The interior today as Black Friday Deals.
Athens Skate Center 2012 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN
Galaxy Skate 2012 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN
Galaxy Bowling and Skate Center 2012 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN
Rolling Ridge 2012 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN
Galaxy Skate 2012 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN
Galaxy Bowling and Skate Center 2012 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN
Rolling Ridge 2012 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN
Yes, there were four names for this rink: Athens Skate Center, Galaxy Skate, and Rolling Ridge. They were at 2012 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tennessee. Did they have many ownerships exchange hands several times?
Galaxy Bowling and Skate Center opened in 1997 then it became Athens Skate Center was opened 2004. I was unable to find information on Rolling Ridge Skating Rink. But note this that the Google Map showed it was Galaxy in 2008. Something was off. When any of you know the actual dates, please let me know. Thank you! Likely Rolling Ridge Skating Rink opened in 1979.
It is currently a business called, Black Friday Deals. That is a home improvement discount store.
The Interior.
I do not know what floor they had but the interior for Black Friday Deals clearly showed they have bare Steel wall without insulation.
The Exterior.
It is an L shaped building that has 2 main entrance. The Black Friday Deals added their garage doors. The Google Map showed it was Galaxy Bowl and Skate Center that has unique or fancy half barrel arches for canopies made with Black canvas on Gray Steel Walled warehouse-like building.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: N/A. Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: 33,600 SF. Built: 1979. Demolished: Still standing.
Type of Building: Free-Span Steel Truss Steel-Walled Warehouse - like Building.
Roof: Gable.
Acres: 1.4000 Acres.
Operated: (Overall)-- 1979 to mid-2010s.
Athens Skate Center: 1997? to N/A.
Galaxy Skate: 1997? to N/A.
Galaxy Bowling and Skate Center: 1997? to N/A.
Rolling Ridge: Likely 1979 to 1997.
Reason for Closure:
Athens Skate Center: N/A.
Galaxy Skate: N/A.
Galaxy Bowling and Skate Center: N/A.
Rolling Ridge: N/A.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at [email protected]. Thank you.
Sources: Rink Time - Galaxy Skate Center; Crexi - Real estate; Loop Net - Property record;
Manta - Athens Skate Center;
Date of issue: 27 March 2021.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:16.
Galaxy Bowling and Skate Center opened in 1997 then it became Athens Skate Center was opened 2004. I was unable to find information on Rolling Ridge Skating Rink. But note this that the Google Map showed it was Galaxy in 2008. Something was off. When any of you know the actual dates, please let me know. Thank you! Likely Rolling Ridge Skating Rink opened in 1979.
It is currently a business called, Black Friday Deals. That is a home improvement discount store.
The Interior.
I do not know what floor they had but the interior for Black Friday Deals clearly showed they have bare Steel wall without insulation.
The Exterior.
It is an L shaped building that has 2 main entrance. The Black Friday Deals added their garage doors. The Google Map showed it was Galaxy Bowl and Skate Center that has unique or fancy half barrel arches for canopies made with Black canvas on Gray Steel Walled warehouse-like building.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: N/A. Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: 33,600 SF. Built: 1979. Demolished: Still standing.
Type of Building: Free-Span Steel Truss Steel-Walled Warehouse - like Building.
Roof: Gable.
Acres: 1.4000 Acres.
Operated: (Overall)-- 1979 to mid-2010s.
Athens Skate Center: 1997? to N/A.
Galaxy Skate: 1997? to N/A.
Galaxy Bowling and Skate Center: 1997? to N/A.
Rolling Ridge: Likely 1979 to 1997.
Reason for Closure:
Athens Skate Center: N/A.
Galaxy Skate: N/A.
Galaxy Bowling and Skate Center: N/A.
Rolling Ridge: N/A.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at [email protected]. Thank you.
Sources: Rink Time - Galaxy Skate Center; Crexi - Real estate; Loop Net - Property record;
Manta - Athens Skate Center;
Date of issue: 27 March 2021.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:16.