Belz Factory Outlet World – Pigeon Forge
Hosts World's Largest Outlet Extravaganza

Pigeon Forge, TN (December 4, 2001) – Belz Factory Outlet World - Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and Tanger Factory Outlet are all participating in the World's Largest Outlet Extravaganza, sponsored by the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism. The fun-filled event will be held from Thursday, December 6th through Saturday, December 16th and will feature fundraising, prize giveaways and specially-marked-down merchandise.

To kick off the event, Belz Factory Outlet Mall and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall will host tent sales from Thursday, December 6th through Sunday, December 9th, during mall hours. Shoppers will be able to find exceptional bargains not found inside the outlet malls.

Throughout the promotion, the Boys and Girls Club of America will have complimentary hot chocolate and beverage stations at each location. Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., shoppers who make a $3 donation to benefit the youth group will receive a goodie bag filled with coupons from each of the malls, a $10 "bounce back" coupon to be used during Winter Savings Fest (January 5th through January 20th) and will be registered to win a five-day trip to Eagle's Ridge Resort. The trip giveaway includes restaurant, theater and attraction tickets, as well as a $300 shopping spree ($100 from each mall.) The winner will be announced on Friday, December 21st.

Adding to the fun will be daily prize giveaways at each of the participating locations. Shoppers can register to participate at the mall offices until 3 p.m. daily.

"We encourage everyone to attend the outlet celebration, not only to purchase holiday gifts at amazing prices, but also to support this worthy cause," said Andrew J. Groveman, President of the Belz Factory Outlet Division.

Located at 2655 Teaster Lane in Pigeon Forge, Belz Factory Outlet World – Pigeon Forge is home to famous name manufacturers such as Angel's Dolls & Gifts, Burlington Brands, Fuller Brush and Royal Doulton – all participants in the tent sale. Buster Brown, Caribbean Traders, Carter’s and Mad Hatter will also display reduced merchandise.

The Belz Factory Outlet World – Pigeon Forge store hours are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.

With headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Belz is a leading developer and manager of factory outlet malls nationwide. In addition to Pigeon Forge, Belz Enterprises developed and manages Factory Outlet Worlds in Lakeland, Tenn., Las Vegas, Nev. and Orlando, Fla., where the company also operates Belz Designer Outlet Centre. The company recently opened a Belz Factory Outlet World in historic St. Augustine, Fla. and is developing the first enclosed factory outlet mall in Puerto Rico. Belz developed and operates the 100 Oaks Mall in Nashville, Tenn., as well. Belz also owns and manages a group of premier hotels including the flagship Peabody Hotels in Memphis and Orlando.