A $9.28 million commercial building permit issued July 23 clears the way for a massive family entertainment center inside Haywood Mall, converting 83,688 square feet of ground-floor anchor space at 700 Haywood Rd. into an experience-driven destination. The project is among the largest single-permit interior build-outs recorded at the Greenville mall in recent memory.
What the Permits Show
Permit 2500003614, filed as a commercial alteration and now carrying an "Issued" status, authorizes a full interior tenant finish-out within the mall's anchor footprint. The scope of work includes demising walls, new flooring, and a sprinkler system installation throughout the 83,688-square-foot space. The permit lists Tf Greenville SC LLC as the property owner and Twin Shores Management LLC as the contractor overseeing the build-out.
At a stated valuation of $9,277,736, the project reflects a substantial investment in repurposing what was once traditional big-box retail square footage. The permit comments reference a "family entertainment center" but do not specify the brand or operator that will occupy the finished space. The work covers a single ground-floor level of the anchor bay, suggesting the operator plans a large, open-format venue rather than a multi-tenant subdivision of the space.
Why It Matters
The permit adds to a broader pattern of enclosed malls across the Upstate pivoting away from department-store anchors toward entertainment, dining, and experiential concepts that generate repeat visits. At nearly 84,000 square feet and more than $9.2 million in construction value, this project represents a major commitment by both the property owner and the incoming tenant to Haywood Mall's long-term viability. For surrounding retailers and restaurants, a family entertainment center of this scale could boost foot traffic in a way that a vacant or underperforming anchor space does not. The involvement of Twin Shores Management LLC as the general contractor and the size of the investment suggest a timeline that will be closely watched by commercial real estate observers throughout the Greenville market.