Yep, the mall would be cool, I've walked around in that ghost town in the last year or so. The only reason the owner doesn't tear it down is because the JC Penny's on the end of the building has a lifetime lease.
On a side note, I'm working to bring an event to Cookeville in September, it's a go as soon as it gets law enforcement approval (which shouldn't be an issue)
That's all I can really say right now though...