Midtown

johnson has joined the team of interdisciplinary professionals tapped to implement Fertile Ground, a $1 million public art project funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Specializing in vintage clothing and accessories, especially from the 1980s and 1990s, the shop held a grand opening on April 20.

The project, founded by Millsaps College’s ELSEworks entrepreneurship program, began as a simple sketch in 2012 by ELSE student analyst, Russell Morrison.

Despite the growth, “The core has not changed — it’s local, it’s authentic, it’s delicious and it’s delivered,” Rob Peeples, co-owner of Feast, says.

“I love living and working within the best two neighborhoods – Fondren and Midtown – in Jackson,” he says.

Featuring a coffee drive-thru, sweets, well-loved books, beer and wine, the shop will be located across from Millsaps College on West Street.

Known for his glass arts at Pearl River Glass Studio, Young says, “My life sort of focuses around the gardening, if you really want to know the truth.”

“We are advocates for dramatic prison reform that would focus on therapeutic methodology, rehabilitation, and opportunity,” says Big House Books.

“Brewing beer is like learning to cook,” says Lucky Town’s Lucas Simmons, “There’s a recipe, and you just have to follow instructions.”

“We want to be known for boutique, modern, original design,” contractor Paul Purser beams. “And we want to do that in Jackson.”