Broad Street Market temporary tent structure
Shoppers soon will be able to get some barbecue, dog treats and plenty of produce again at the Broad Street Market.
On Friday, market officials shared that seven former brick building vendors, who were displaced by last July’s fire, will open in the market’s temporary tent structure.
The following vendors are slated to open in the tent:
- Doggie Delights
- Fisher’s Deli and Bakery
- Lil’s Pretzels
- Peach Ridge Produce
- Rijuice
- Shawarma and Falafel
- Two Brothers BBQ
The brick building, which has been shuttered since the devastating fire, held about two-dozen vendors, which means that most do not plan to open in the temporary structure. A few brick building vendors have since opened in the stone building and will remain there, according to market officials.
Three vendor spots in the tent remain unclaimed, and market officials hope to fill those soon.
On Monday, some of the returning vendors began moving sinks and other equipment into the tent, which was constructed just across the street from the market.
“I’m super excited,” said Broad Street Market Alliance Board Chair Eric Hagarty. “It was great to see folks last week start to move in some equipment. I think we finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
According to Hagarty, there will also be a few vacant stands in the tent, which may eventually house new vendors.
City officials have shared that the temporary structure likely will open by the end of April or early May.
The city has delayed the opening of the location for several months, due to challenges securing contractors.
Doggie Delights owner Donnie Farner said that, while the opening delays haven’t been ideal, he’s hopeful about where things are headed now.
“We get phone calls from customers asking when it’s going to open,” Farner said. “We are very excited to be back serving Midtown. It will be a good mix of vendors.”
Hagarty said that the board is still finalizing a job description for the director of the market, a position that has been vacant since Tanis Monroy stepped down in February.
In the meantime, Hagarty and other board members have stepped up to oversee day-to-day operations, along with Midtown Property Management, which is providing services to the market, free of charge.
Farner said that board members and vendors have started holding weekly meetings, as well.
When the temporary tent does finally open, Farner hopes to see the community come out and support the businesses.
“I hope we get publicity and can get a buzz happening,” he said.
For more information and updates about the Broad Street Market, visit the city’s website or the market’s site.
This story has been updated to remove Honeybush Raw Smoothie Bar from the vendor list. According to market chair Eric Hagarty, Honeybush owners just informed the market they will not be re-opening their market stand.
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