Downtown Jackson’s micro-retail

development and community space.

theLOCAL was created in 2017 as an incubator for entrepreneurs to get a taste of operating their own retail space. By providing micro-retail units with low-overhead (low rent and short lease terms) in the heart of Downtown Jackson, theLOCAL has been a definitive catalyst for growth in Downtown.

theLOCAL Tenants:

202 W Lafayette Street, Jackson, TN 38301

Burn Your Truth

Friday 2-5
Saturday 9-3:30  
Sunday: Appointment Only

Sprinkle Me Sugar

Wednesday-Friday 10-5:30
Saturday 9-4

Grinning Soul Crochet

Thursday-Friday 10-4
Saturday 9-3

theLOCAL Interest Meeting

January 9th, 5:30-6:30 PM, theCO, 541 Wiley Parker Rd.

​Join us for theLOCAL Interest Meeting at theCO, where a panel will address frequently asked questions and provide insights into theLOCAL experience. Current tenant Raina Shults, past tenant Lakyn Bowman, Downtown's Director Beth Ann Simpson, and theCO's CEO Lisa Garner will share their experiences and answer your questions about this unique micro-retail incubato​Applications for theLOCAL will open January 2 and close January 31. Selected applicants will be invited to interviews scheduled for February 3–7, with leases anticipated to start on April 1.

Doing Business at theLOCAL

Want to give micro-retail a try?

  • We’re using the term entrepreneurs but theLOCAL is for artisans, bakers, makers, chefs and more. It’s an incubator or test opportunity for those of you that are thinking you might like to have a larger retail space in Downtown Jackson in the future. theLOCAL is for business owners - not a space for pyramid sellers or network marketers.

  • Rent starts at $600/month and includes utilities and internet. Businesses that would be offering food service and would use more utilities could be subject to a potential increase that would be determined at the start of the lease agreement.

  • Keep in mind the goal of theLOCAL is to test your concept– and then ideally move your business into a longer term space within Downtown. The lease is for one year with an additional one year option.

  • There are three units: one with a water hookup is 220sq. ft and the other two are 280sq. ft

  • Complete the interest form here. When a spot becomes available we will open applications, a committee will review applications, and candidates selected after an in-person interview process.