HIGHLAND VILLAGE NEWS
Highland Village Welcomes Upscale Nail Treatment and Personal Grooming Boutique
The Nail Lounge to offer nail treatment and personal grooming services in chic, relaxing setting complete with full-service beer and wine menu
JACKSON, Miss., Highland Village is excited to announce the opening of a unique, upscale nail treatment and personal grooming boutique to open early 2017. The Nail Lounge will offer a host of services in an ultra-chic, relaxing setting complete with a full-service beer and wine menu. Offerings will range from deluxe manicures and pedicures to pristine nail, cuticle and eyelash treatments to waxing services.
The distinctive boutique’s 1,900 square foot open concept floor plan includes bar and bench height stations, where customers may enjoy some much needed pampering alone – or with a group of friends. The Nail Lounge will be located between Maison Weiss and Red Square near the north-facing end of the Highland Village property.
“The Nail Lounge will be an upscale pampering experience like no other in this region, “ said Son and Jane Nguyen, the boutique’s owners. “Our inspiration for the concept stems from a trip to Miami, Florida, where we noticed the lengths personal grooming boutiques were willing to go in terms of delivering quality services in gorgeous settings, using only premium products. With The Nail Lounge, we are bringing that vibe to Mississippi, and we think customers are going to be blown away.”
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Son and Jane moved to Jackson with their parents approximately 20 years ago. They estimate the boutique will employ between six and ten experienced grooming technicians.
“The fact that Son and Jane, longtime Jackson residents, approached us first with this entirely unique and upscale concept speaks volumes for our reputation as one of Mississippi’s premier go-to destinations for ‘first-and-only’ retail locations,” said Masa Liles, Highland Village General Manager.
“The Nail Lounge will be an ideal next-door neighbor, and we cannot wait for them to open their doors,” said Ken Szilasi, Maison Weiss President. “What could be better than a convenient shopping and pampering excursion? I feel certain our customers will love this new addition.”
The Nail Lounge store hours will be 9a – 7p Monday – Saturday and 12p – 5p on Sunday. Both appointments and walk-ins will be accepted.
Highland Village Welcomes Deep South Pops
Popular provider of handcrafted ice pops, gourmet ice cream, coffee and craft beer to open second location in southeast corner of center’s recently renovated courtyard.
JACKSON, Miss., Deep South Pops, a popular provider of handcrafted ice pops, gourmet ice cream, coffee and craft beer, is opening its second location in the southeast corner of Highland Village’s recently renovated courtyard in October.
Since opening its first location in June 2015 at 1800 North State Street, Deep South Pops has evolved into a popular stop for loyal customers of all ages: business professionals wanting coffee in the mornings, college students needing a place to study or relax and visit, and elementary and high school students wanting an after-school treat.
Deep South Pops’ Highland Village location will serve pops made at the North State Street location and feature the same menu, including up to 16 choices of ice pops in flavors such as Creole Cream Cheesecake, Grapefruit Rosemary and Watermelon Lime Mint, and gelato and sorbet manufactured by Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. in Clarksdale.
The menu will also include coffee roasted by Mississippi Coffee Co. in Flowood, European-style pastries from La Brioche in Jackson, and craft beers from throughout the Southeast. Deep South Pops will also offer nitro coffee — cold-brewed coffee that is infused with nitrogen and served on tap.
Jake Franklin, who opened the original Deep South Pops with his wife Kristy, said Highland Village was selected as a second location because it is a high-traffic area during the day, including a built-in customer base of 500+ employees between retailers and offices on-site, and a different environment from the North State Street location, which is in a more residential area.
“The opportunity to be in a retail setting and a location with free WiFi and easy access to a large courtyard made Highland Village a great fit for us,” said Franklin. “The courtyard is beautiful, and a perfect setting for relaxing with friends or enjoying live music and other family friendly events, such as bingo night, which we will host on a regular basis.”
“We’re delighted to welcome Deep South Pops, as gourmet pops are the rage right now,” said Masa Liles, general manager at Highland Village. “For Highland Village, this is about providing the trendiest and highest demand shopping experience possible to our customers. Deep South Pops has a feverish following of loyal customers of all ages. There are days when they have sold more than 1,000 pops. We’re so excited to bring this locally-grown merchant and their trendy vibe to the center.” Ms. Liles said Deep South Pops will be the first of several pop-up merchants coming to Highland Village in time for the holiday shopping season. They have signed a lease through January 31, 2017, and will have the option to extend at that time.
Deep South Pops store hours will be 7a – 9p seven days a week, with the schedule subject to adjustment as needed.
The District at Eastover Developers Acquire One Eastover Center
JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 7, 2016 – OEC District, LLC – led by the development team behind The District at Eastover – has acquired One Eastover Center, the signature Class A office building and parking garage anchoring the leading-edge mixed-use development taking shape in the heart of Metro Jackson.
OEC District purchased the space from Eastover Jackson, LLC, and terms of the deal were not disclosed. OEC principals Breck Hines and Ted Duckworth orchestrated the deal, and financing was provided by Origin Bank.
Completed in 2015, One Eastover Center is home to the Baker Donelson law firm, Ross & Yerger insurance, and Cosmich Simmons & Brown law firm, and includes 115,000 square feet of office space on five floors, and an adjacent 400-space parking garage. It is located on the north end of The District at Eastover.
“We are excited to bring One Eastover Center back into the ownership purview of The District at Eastover and our related ownership entities,” said Hines. “By doing so, we are able to ensure the long-term quality of operation and experience at One Eastover matches that of the entire development. The location and visibility of the building are unsurpassed in the Metro-Jackson marketplace, and as a result is nearly 100 percent leased by a great roster of tenants who have made long-term commitments to this building and The District at Eastover.”
In addition to this acquisition, the developers and their affiliates recently opened a Residence Inn by Marriott at The District at Eastover. Other cornerstone developments under construction are The District Lofts, The BankPlus Building, and 115,000 square feet of ground floor retail and restaurant space, which will be completed in 2017.
About The District at Eastover
The District at Eastover represents the best of mixed-use urban revitalization in the heart of Mississippi’s capital city. Conveniently located between Jackson’s historic Eastover and Fondren neighborhoods and adjacent to the I-55 corridor and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, The District offers a transformative destination characterized by boutique shopping, acclaimed restaurants, thoughtfully planned office space and luxury residential living opportunities. Learn more about The District at www.thedistrictateastover.com
Piccadilly Cafeterias in Jackson Undergo $1M Upgrade
Piccadilly Cafeterias is investing $1 million in its two Jackson stores – the flagship property in Lefleur’s Gallery on the Interstate 55 North Frontage Road, along with the Robinson Road Shopping Center location in south Jackson. The upgrade includes new décor, customer-flow enhancements and the addition of televisions, including one as part of an audio-visual system for the newly created meeting room. Read Mississippi Business Journal story here: http://msbusiness.com/2016/09/piccadillys-jackson-undergoing-1m-upgrade/.
Where is LeFleur East Exactly?
LE is easy to describe to friends and neighbors. Basically, it’s the area along I-55 from LeFleur’s Bluff State Park to Canton Mart Road, all the way back to the Pearl River. If you’re within those borders, chances are you’re in LeFleur East. So spread the word about Fondren’s neighbor to the east! Forward this email to friends & neighbors and encourage them to patronize our many great retailers, restaurants and more!
Join The Conversation on Nextdoor
If you’re not familiar with Nextdoor, now’s the time to check it out. Nextdoor is a social media and sharing platform designed exclusively for neighborhoods where neighbors can…
- Facilitate neighborhood watch activities
- Ask & answer neighbors’ questions
- Post items for sale (or FREE items!)
- Put the word out about lost or found pets
- Share interesting information and much more
Interested? Simply visit Nextdoor to enter your address and sign up for your FREE account. You can also download their smartphone app form the Apple App Store or Google Play.
LE’s website features an area map that corresponds with Nextdoor, and the Foundation is now working with Nextdoor to correct and refine its neighborhood designations. So watch this space for more information as we receive it.
