UPDATE: Movie Theater to Furniture Store

So just how much does it cost to turn a movie theater into a furniture store? Evidently, about $1.2 million. A few days ago, Bassett furniture got a building permit in that amount as work begins to convert the former Carmike Theater at the Mall of Acadiana into a furniture outlet.

The movie theater closed earlier this year. Bassett Furniture is currently located across Johnston in the former Target building. No word on how long the work will take.

Bassett Furniture Moves to Former Theater

I've gotten multiple tips about Bassett Furniture moving into the old Carmike movie theater across from the Mall of Acadiana (I still have hard time calling it that). I am waiting on mall management and Bassett officials to get back with me to confirm - but tipsters say this is a done deal. Bassett currently shares the old Target building on Johnston with Hobby Lobby.
I can't imagine a furniture store using that entire space - but the Bassett store in Baton Rouge looks big so I'll see what I can find out.

No word on what will take Bassett's place. That shopping center already has vacancies with the former Circuit City and Office Max sites open.