Downtown Brookhaven

Terry Pappas called my attention to well-preserved old signage located under the tin facade at the old Bargain Center building. (click on photo for larger image).

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There will be a downtown open house from 5:00PM to 6:30PM on Thursday May 13th. Most of the activity will be on West Cherokee Street and Whitworth Avenue. Click for map

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The Daily Leader had an interesting article yesterday ( and yes, I finally have a subscription! ). The article discussed a meeting with city government and a “city planning expert”. I found a few quotes interesting and hope you will too. The full article is well worth the read. He said people love certain cities [...]

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Shared Moments Coffeehouse Cafe is now open. Located across the street from the Haven Theater, it is a warm, friendly place with free wireless internet and great coffee and more. Proprietor Kathy Adams tells us that she is open at 7:00am, closing hours are flexible but they are open Friday and Saturday evenings and will [...]

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The downtown Brookhaven walking tour / Tour of Homes, with food and live music will be on December 6, 2008 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Curious about the what those newly renovated Loft apartments and businesses look like from the inside? Come see for yourself! Music students from the Mississippi School of the arts will be [...]

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For those out of town viewers that have not seen the renewed Haven theater, here are a few photos!

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Attractive “period” lighting is now going up downtown. I like it. The area along Railroad ave side of the parking lots looks very nice at this point.

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The second weekly downtown farmer’s market looks like a success. This Friday morning market is becoming quite a social event, too. Produce was abundant, quality high, and prices were reported to be very reasonable.

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As a re-planted Brookhaven resident, born right downtown in a house long moved, I see anew the potential for it’s re-birth. A downtown community is started to form once again. Here is a place for discussing and passing on the happenings in this community. Onward!

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