SKT 10K 2011 EX 23.1 (1)

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-80450, 333-91863 and 333-126924) and Form S-3 (Nos. 333-176290, 333-160433, 333-128160, 333-39365 and 33-99736) of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. of our report dated February 29, 2012, relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.