Downtown Franklin is seeing some big changes that include a closing of a store on Main Street and a few openings coming soon. We put together a list of what’s opening & closing in downtown Franklin in 2016.
Main Street Toy Shoppe
On Friday, Main Street Toy Shoppe posted the following message on their Facebook page. “It is with great sadness and disappointment we announce that after over 10 years in downtown Franklin, Main Street Toy Shoppe will be closing its doors. Due to circumstances beyond our control we were hit with an almost 50% increase in rent just prior to our lease renewal in September. We knew immediately that the business could not support such a huge increase. Our proposals and attempts to work out something we could afford were turned down. We were able to sign an increased short term 6 month lease in order to stay open through the holidays for our customers benefit and be able to pay our vendors back. We were informed at that point that another tenant, who was unaware of the details of our situation, was found and we were to be out at the lease end. We support our friends in their new endeavor and wish them well.”
“This store has meant more to our family than anyone will ever know. I came to work here in the summer of 2011 just a few months after the passing of our middle son from a brain tumor, and took over as owner one year later. I have often said it has been “therapy money could never buy” and I was right. This store has never been about the money for us, it was about the people we’ve met, the friends we have made and the smiles on the faces of children that walk into our front door every day. It has been about giving and not greed. We love you all greatly and thank you for sharing your families with us. Thank you for your purchases, kind words, encouragement and support through this very hard time.We have been blessed!”
Mimi & Dotti/JONDIE
JONDIE, a locally owned women’s clothing and accessories boutique, has just announced plans to move into a new larger space on Main Street and will be opening a new boutique, Mimi and Dottie, in their current retail space. JONDIE will be renovating and restoring the historic building at 412 Main Street (Main Street Toy Shoppe) and moving their studio and design space into the offices above the retail space. Their current location at 407 Main Street has been home to JONDIE since 2010. Mimi and Dottie will be opening in April at 407 Main Street which is JONDIE’s current retail space.
Mimi and Dottie is the namesake of JONDIE owner Rebecca’s line of handmade jewelry that has been available exclusively at JONDIE. The line will be expanded and the Mimi and Dottie boutique will carry more of Rebecca’s one-of-a-kind and unique handmade pieces as well as other interesting fashions and accessories.
Read the entire story about JONDIE’s Expansion here.
Walker Stalker Fan Fest
Construction delays caused their opening to be delayed a bit but an awning just went up this week announcing the storefront. Expect the opening to take place in a couple of weeks. Learn more Walker Stalker Fan Fest store front and what else they will be offering here.
Seersucker Candy Company
Sister company of Olive and Sinclair, Seersucker Candy Company will be moving in on Main Street right next door to Jamba Juice. We will have an update soon with an opening date. Seersucker recently received a mention by Food and Wine magazine. Read more about it here.
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