In case you missed it, here’s a look back at a few business highlights for the past week.
Return Engagement – Second annual ‘City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair,’ returns to Medina, April 26-28
The highly anticipated second annual City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair presented by The Venue at White Oak Farms – which is located about three miles from downtown Medina on Highway 152 East – returns, April 26-28.
Curated vendors exhibiting a wide variety of antique goods, vintage wares, jewelry and handmade selections will make up the Fair, which begins with a ‘First Shop of the Fair,’ early buying and party event at the 4,800-square-foot facility – scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday.
Stephanie and Josh Alexander, own The Venue at White Oak Farms, and they are the first licensees of the City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair, which was founded by Kim and David Leggett in Franklin.
“Kim and David Leggett’s City Farmhouse Pop-up Fairs have gained a reputation for their festival-like atmosphere, shopping, entertainment, and an array of local food trucks,” Stephanie Alexander said.
“Designers, private collectors, and the occasional celebrity are known to pepper the Pop-Up Fair crowd in Franklin, making up the thousands who flock to the event seeking those one-of-a-kind finds the City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair is heralded for.”
Stephanie said The Venue at White Oak Farms is looking to duplicate what was accomplished in its inaugural Pop-Up Fair in August, 2017.
“Josh and I are thrilled to welcome the City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair to our venue for the second consecutive year,” Stephanie said. “We are so excited to have the opportunity to host so many wonderful vendors and shoppers April 26, 27 and 28.
“Being selected as the first City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair licensee was a huge honor, and we cannot wait to host this event again – right here in our own backyard in Medina.
“Being able to bring events like this to West Tennessee was part of our vision when we decided to build The Venue at White Oak Farms.”
The City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair at The Venue at White Oak Farms is a three-day celebration, which begins with a ‘First Shop of the Fair,’ from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday.
(NOTE, Thursday’s event is SOLD OUT)
Friday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., general admission, $10.
Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., general admission, $10 – a two-day pass for Friday and Saturday is $15.
For more information about the Pop-Up Fair, call Stephanie Alexander (731) 487-6447, or visit
http://www.whiteoakfarmstn.com/pop-up-fair/
DIRECTIONS
From Jackson: When you reach Medina, take the exit on the right, and drive into downtown Medina. Turn right on Highway 152 East, drive three miles and The Venue at White Oak Farms is on the right.
The Blacksmith re-opened following renovations
It’s taking one day longer than anticipated, but The Blacksmith Bar & Grill, 216 N. Shannon St., re-opened, Thursday.
Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
An upscale American restaurant, The Blacksmith Bar & Grill, opened October, 2017.
The restaurant was named The Blacksmith, because the 5,000-square-foot building was originally a blacksmith shop.
The restaurant offers steaks, chicken, a selection of gourmet burgers, some stuffed with various ingredients, a selection of crafted salads and baked potatoes, along with hand crafted sandwiches.
Tacos 4 Life on schedule for late May opening on Vann Drive
Tacos 4 Life Grill remains on schedule to open on Vann Drive in late May.
MG Construction of Jackson is building the 3,900-square-foot facility, which is located next door to Robinson Toyota.
Headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, Tacos 4 Life Grill offers a unique concept – 22 cents of each taco sold goes toward feeding the hungry around the world.
Founded in Arkansas, franchises are located in Conway (2), Fayetteville, Little Rock, Benton and Searcy.
Besides Tennessee, the company is expanding into Texas and North Carolina.
REAL ESTATE – 5 most expensive homes for sale – by price – in Jackson-Madison County
According to the Multiple Listing Service, here’s the five most expensive homes listed for sale – by price – in Jackson-Madison County.
1) 150 Mason Road, $2,995,000
2) 95 Bridlepath Drive, $1,295,000
3) 500 Edenbrooke Farms Road, $875,000 – off Highway 412 (Ed Woods Road)
4) 946 Highway 138, $825,000
5) 50 Millie Park Drive, $799,000
REAL ESTATE – Market report for Jackson-Madison County
According to the Multiple Listing Service, new homes for sale in Jackson from January 1 through March 31, stood at 34, compared to 41 for the same period in 2017.
New construction homes sold – January 1 through March 31 of 2018 was 24, compared to 27 for the same period in 2017.
The number of homes on the market, which includes all of Madison County, stands at 292, compared to 378 for the same period in 2017.
Average days on the market – January 1 through March 31 of 2018 is 70.
The average sales price for a home in March 2018 was $158,140.
Mam’selle opens in Thomsen Farms
Mam’selle, which offers clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry for women, is now located at 1348 A Union University Drive, in Thomsen Farms.
Mam’sell first opened in Jackson in 1973, relocated from 907 Vann Drive, into a new 12,000-square-foot facility next door to Mulligan’s.
“We opened in Thomsen Farms, March 6,” owner Emily Hathcock said. “We occupy about 2,800-square-feet, and our store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.”
(PHOTO: Tacos 4 Life, Vann Drive)
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