Demolition of former Goody’s space begins at NexusPark

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Demolitions begins on the former Goody’s site to make way for the fieldhouse at NexusPark in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.
COLUMBUS, Ind. –  Demolition of the former Goody’s building at NexusPark began this morning.
Renascent Inc is handling the demolition for Force Construction. Force is the main contractor on the NexusPark fieldhouse.

In 1998, a Goody’s Family Clothing Store opened at Columbus’ FairOaks Mall. Now, more than 20 years later, the ex-department store and one-time office space for Cummins, Inc. is coming down to make way for an athletic fieldhouse.

For more on this story, see Tuesday’s Republic.