Folks can get their java juice at a new coffee shop coming to Starkville.
7 Brew plans to open a location in front of Ace Hardware, east of Newk’s. According to City Planner Daniel Havelin, the site plans and architectural review have both been approved and the company should be receiving its building permit soon.
7 Brew first opened in 2017 in Rogers, Arkansas. Originally offering seven coffees, hence the name, the menu and company have since expanded, offering energy chillers, teas, lemonades, lattes, mocha, chai lattes, smoothies, shakes and more at its more than 530 stands.
“Our secret sauce is not a flavor. It’s a feeling,” according to the company’s website. “… We believe people are priceless, so we treat them like it. Our goal is to make your visit the happiest part of your day.”
I reached out to 7 Brew but unfortunately did not hear back by press time. According to the architectural plans, the 510 square-foot prefabricated building will be a drive-thru only location with no interior or exterior dining components.
It is with great sadness that I update readers on the Harbor Freight location we expected to come to Starkville. About a year ago, the tool and equipment retailer filed a building permit with the city, with plans open at the former Home Store Furnishings on Highway 12. Well, it appears those plans aren’t making it off of paper.
“I can confirm we do not have any immediate plans to open in Starkville, Mississippi,” Donna Walker, public relations and corporate communications representative for Harbor Freight, sent in an email. I won’t give up hope, though. It’s bleak, but we could all use another place to buy tools for projects we have no business attempting ourselves.
More unfortunate news, Disc and That at 1107 Stark Road is officially closing. Four years ago, Andy Hunt opened the disc golf store, fulfilling his dream. I hate to see the store’s closure, so if you have time, thank Hunt for his business. He helped a lot of people gravitate toward the sport and was always willing to spend time chatting.
“Thank you Starkville and the disc golf community,” a social media post from Hunt reads. “After four years, Disc and That is closing. Although closing this chapter is bittersweet, I can’t wait to start the next chapter. To the disc golf community, thank you for all the support. It has been a pleasure getting to know y’all through this awesome sport.”
Heading over to Columbus, a new creative space has opened its doors for crafters of all ages. Mary Dona’s Fibers and Fonts, 2401 Hwy. 45 N. Suite 2, opened this week. I spoke with owner Dona Porter a few months ago when she announced the new shop for fibers, project bags, personalized stationery and more. She first fell in love with needlepoint in the 1970s as a Girl Scout, even tagging along with her mother and grandmother to a small needlepoint shop in Tunica. Now, she has opened the same small shop, hoping to provide that same passion to generations.
Easy to master with practice, Mary Dona’s provides all the equipment necessary to get the ball rolling. Check out the new space 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. Beginner and intermediate needlepoint workshops will be announced at a later date. Keep up with Mary Dona’s on social media.
Hitting that third point of the triangle, we’ve got news cooking at Shady Acres.
More than a year ago, I spoke with the mother-son duo owners Marcus Swentkofske and Gail Thompson. Shady Acres has been a family farm for them since 1966 and more than a year ago, they started selling ethically-raised beef. Well, things keep moving for that small, family farm. Shady Acres Farms announced on social media plans to open a retail space in Columbus. Details are coming soon. They plan to open a shop at 122 Hwy. 50 W. in Columbus. They don’t have an opening date yet, but keep up with all the good news at Shady Acres Farm on Facebook.
I’ll see y’all next week!
Former Dispatch reporter Mary Pollitz writes weekly about interesting business news. Have a tip? Send it to [email protected].
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