Way OT but a somewhat iconic Metro area business

[thatsbaseball]

is closing after 72 years in business .

Callaway’s Yard & Garden ending third-generation run after 1954 start

A longtime family-owned garden center in Madison County is preparing to close its doors after more than seven decades in business.

www.wapt.com

hate to see this but our credit card monthly balance should go down a bit.**

 

[Msdeltareb]

is closing after 72 years in business .

Callaway’s Yard & Garden ending third-generation run after 1954 start

A longtime family-owned garden center in Madison County is preparing to close its doors after more than seven decades in business.

www.wapt.com

hate to see this but our credit card monthly balance should go down a bit.**

Great store. Really hope the location remains a lawn and garden spot and someone tries to carry on the tradition.

 

[Howiefeltersnstch]

I think they are gonna build a dispensary with a check cashing store next door

 

[Shmuley]

I think they are gonna build a dispensary with a check cashing store next door

Mexican Restaurant. Or chicken-based chain.

 

[patdog]

That sucks. Was one a prime location for a business like that. Not so much now.

 

[OG Goat Holder]

Did they used to be on County Line Road?

 

[ababyatemydingo]

wonder if the one in Gluckstadt is also cloing. that's a fairly new store and building

 

[o_fredgarvin]

is closing after 72 years in business .

Callaway’s Yard & Garden ending third-generation run after 1954 start

A longtime family-owned garden center in Madison County is preparing to close its doors after more than seven decades in business.

www.wapt.com

hate to see this but our credit card monthly balance should go down a bit.**

That was my first job in high school (the one off of N. State). It was hard work, especially unloading a peat moss truck that had just driven through a rainstorm.

 

[baddmann007]

wonder if the one in Gluckstadt is also cloing. that's a fairly new store and building

That is their only location. They moved there from County Line.

 

[Darryl Steight]

Did they used to be on County Line Road?

Yes, but it's been closed and vacant for a while now.

 

[patdog]

That is their only location. They moved there from County Line.

Ah. I remember that now. I suspect they’re in process of looking for a buyer. And it should sell in the Gluckstadt location.

 

[615dawg]

They are sitting on eight prime acres. I think they got a multi million dollar offer to sell the land.

 

[OG Goat Holder]

Yes, but it's been closed and vacant for a while now.

Just like everything else along County Line. Damn shame.

My wife used to work that Rhea Lana shlt in the old Toys R Us twice a year or so. They had to have friggin security for it, I could not believe it had gotten that bad around there.

 

[skip dog]

County line has been closed for about 5-7 years now, maybe more.....the son built and opened the location in Gluckstadt, and, based on the dynamic of running a retail garden center, was probably doomed from the start when they built and developed a new piece of property. Retail nursery business is not as easy as one would think, and Gluckstadt is on the outer edge of money spenders that would frequent a full service garden center, and if you have been through Gluckstadt as of late, it's a traffic nightmare, and a prime example of how NOT to develop a community.....so unfortunately for a good family, they made a bad decision (imo) to put so much into Gluckstadt

 

[Hugh's Burner Phone]

Mexican Restaurant. Or chicken-based chain.

Any answer that doesn't include a Dollar General just can't be taken seriously. Maybe two of them.

 

[Darryl Steight]

County line has been closed for about 5-7 years now, maybe more.....the son built and opened the location in Gluckstadt, and, based on the dynamic of running a retail garden center, was probably doomed from the start when they built and developed a new piece of property. Retail nursery business is not as easy as one would think, and Gluckstadt is on the outer edge of money spenders that would frequent a full service garden center, and if you have been through Gluckstadt as of late, it's a traffic nightmare, and a prime example of how NOT to develop a community.....so unfortunately for a good family, they made a bad decision (imo) to put so much into Gluckstadt

My guess is (as someone else mentioned) they got a good offer on that prime retail spot. Maybe they're not so unfortunate. I don't know, but if I were them I wouldn't sell without a really good offer for that land.

 

[thatsbaseball]

Mexican Restaurant. Or chicken-based chain.

^^^Knows Gluckstadt ^^^

 

[615dawg]

Some inside info: They were planning an expansion not too long ago.

Someone (D Noblin Furniture) made them an offer that the family could not refuse. They were doing pretty well in that location.

 

[HotMop]

is closing after 72 years in business .

Callaway’s Yard & Garden ending third-generation run after 1954 start

A longtime family-owned garden center in Madison County is preparing to close its doors after more than seven decades in business.

www.wapt.com

hate to see this but our credit card monthly balance should go down a bit.**

Perfect place for a Dollar General.

 

[thedoubledeuce]

So what are some of the oldest retail stores left in the Jackson area that are still at their original location? Play Pen is the first thing that comes to my mind.

 

[dudehead]

That was my first job in high school (the one off of N. State). It was hard work, especially unloading a peat moss truck that had just driven through a rainstorm.

Ha, that sounds like the perfect summer job for a young fellow to get in pre-season shape for his upcoming high school football season.

 

[vhdawg]

So what are some of the oldest retail stores left in the Jackson area that are still at their original location? Play Pen is the first thing that comes to my mind.

I cant believe Hutto’s is still on Ellis Avenue

 

[ababyatemydingo]

So what are some of the oldest retail stores left in the Jackson area that are still at their original location? Play Pen is the first thing that comes to my mind.

I know the guy that owns playpen. He got in on the internet sales in the infancy of it. And does a huge business in online baby stuff sales with several domains he owns. That store in Jackson is a small fraction of his income. Got several large warehouses

 

[Howiefeltersnstch]

I wonder why businesses keep moving farther and farther from Jackson ?? I'm sure there is a common denominator

 

[tbaydog]

That is their only location. They moved there from County Line.

Were they not on Lakeland Drive?

 

[SoJxnVol]

Were they not on Lakeland Drive?

That’s Lakeland yard & Garden. Hate that place, I feel like I’m in Oxfart every time I go there.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

He got in on the internet sales in the infancy of it.

Ha.
ISWYDT

 

[ababyatemydingo]

Ha.
ISWYDT

glad somebody caught that

 

[skip dog]

So what are some of the oldest retail stores left in the Jackson area that are still at their original location? Play Pen is the first thing that comes to my mind.

Hutto's
Buffalo Peak
Campbells bakary

 

[skip dog]

I cant believe Hutto’s is still on Ellis Avenue

Hutto's is treasured by all, and they don't overstock their perishable inventory.......and all income levels, races, ethnicities.....love "mamma hut's dirt. I grew up somewhere at some point on Ellis Ave every weekend (original Sam's location, several great restaurants, Eliss Isle Cinema, holiday inn for sundae lunch), lot's of family memories in that area.......and it makes me sad to see the destruction that a poorly run city can allow to happen.

 

[skip dog]

Were they not on Lakeland Drive?

Lakeland yard and garden original owners were at Callaways at one time

 

[skip dog]

That’s Lakeland yard & Garden. Hate that place, I feel like I’m in Oxfart every time I go there.

Well, the bulk of the people that work / own Lakeland yard and Garden are State folk.....Alot of good folk work there.

 

[thatsbaseball]

Well, the bulk of the people that work / own Lakeland yard and Garden are State folk.....Alot of good folk work there.

The Hutto's are too I believe .

 

[ZombieKissinger]

Just like everything else along County Line. Damn shame.

My wife used to work that Rhea Lana shlt in the old Toys R Us twice a year or so. They had to have friggin security for it, I could not believe it had gotten that bad around there.

Can’t stop criminals from showing up when there’s that many Geoffrey Bucks being thrown around

 

[skip dog]

The Hutto's are too I believe .

I frequent both....... admittedly a little annoying for someone to say when they are at Lakeland they feel like they are in Oxfart..... if anyone spends a hour there you kinda realize that is a very stupid comment......... so does that make him a "Karen".....

 

[ZombieKissinger]

glad somebody caught that

Idk joke was formulaic

 

[She Mate Me]

I don't get over there often anymore, but Hutto's is still top notch at what they do.

Actually source and sell tons of vegetable plant starts that aren't overpriced crap from Bonnie's. Very rare these days.

 

[She Mate Me]

Is Greenbrook Flowers still operating on North State? They've been around a long time. Probably 100 years.

 

[She Mate Me]

Also, Cowboy Maloney on Harding Street has been there a long time.

 

[skydawg1]

The Rogue on I-55 has been there for years. Across the street, Lemuria Book Store has been in Banner Hall forever. Carter Jewelers on High St.