There is a
Lego store next to the
Disney store and Build A Bear Workshop across the hall from that. Rainforest Cafe, Aquarium, and Cliff Jumper restaurants are all owned by Landry. PP mentioned the Dave and Buster. There is also a 50's diner that does burgers, fries and shakes. A train the kids (and adults) can ride that drives down the walkway. You'll find the train near the food court (yes a regular food court on top of the sit downs).
I usually park near the Bass Pro Shop. There is also valet parking available. Don't know the charge. If you haven't been in a Bass Pro Shop, go in and check out the aquarium with river fish. You can not enter the mall through Bass Pro. That was changed when they rebuilt the mall after the flooding in 2010.
As PP mentioned, not everything is outlet. In fact, I didn't find that many when we went on a shopping spree last September. (I've been in past months to the Disney store and a few other shops) Know what you want to shop for and set a budget. Almost every store has BIG sale ads out so it is easy to go overboard. As I tell DD16 when we go, if you don't like that top, there is another clothing store down the way. I do enjoy the VfOutlet store. It carries almost every name brand. And the shoe stores are great! We went into Shoe Carnival (or similar), found a great shoe, but it was not in the right size. Walked down a bit and went into the Shoe brand store and found the shoe. Price was similar.
Wear comfy shoes! There are many sofas and comfy chairs to sit in along the paths. Bring your own stroller, if needed. Even though you can rent them, you might as well bring what you know.
Need a quick snack? Stop at the cookie store. If you order the kids pack, it's about $5. You get 4 small cookies, a juice box and a small toy. DS received a finger puppet.
Final piece of advice for Opry Mills, grab a few of the small paper maps when you enter. Easy to get turned around (DH says it's worse than WDW parks).
And yes, the Opry Hotel is right next door. For all the years we have been here (on and off 7 ), we have never gone inside, but I have seen pictures. There is a boat you can ride in the lobby. There is a fee.
