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I got a chance to check out TigerTown yesterday and definitely agree with you, it’s a fantastic shopping center with practically everything (even a GameStop and a vacant RadioShack lol). It’s technically in Opelika, but it’s obviously the #1 location in the area and is perfect for travelers. And I’m sure it has areas that would avoid any ICEing at TigerTown.I'd still rather eat at somewhere in TigerTown vs. the dead mall. Also, TigerTown is on I-85, as opposed to 10-15 minutes off the interstate.
Off the top of my head, TigerTown has a BurgerFi, Taziki's, Newk's, BW3, CFA, Moe's, Jersey Mike's, Chicken Salad Chick, Olive Garden, El Patron, Arby's, Longhorn, MK Asian Kitchen...and there's a Target and a Kroger. Much better than the mall. Upside is the only thing ICEing charging stalls at the mall are tumbleweeds.
Edit: Not off the top of my head, there's also a Which Wich, Waffle House, McDonalds, Chipotle, Panda Express, Cook Out, Full Moon BBQ, Brick Oven Pizza, Kabuki Japanese steakhouse, Zaxby's, Subway and two Starbucks.
Electrify America also has a location in Auburn, closer off of I-85 and at the Walmart Supercenter but with a similar offering otherwise. Though to be fair, the Tesla Supercharger is really 5-10 minutes off the interstate (but still out of the way as you said).