The Market

Gifts & Home Decor at the Market...

 
 Vintage Chair $200   Green floral $45     Yellow Floral $67    Crate & Barrel dishes

 
Pillowcase dress $24   Applique $16   Tutu's $20    Bundle-a-baby $30

  
Ballard Designs $25    Mini-wreath $6.50  Side table $85   Table Lamp $49
 

Charms $4.25    Music Box $12.95    SHS Flip-flops Marie Osmond Purses 
 
  
Crate & Barrel Variety of Dishes    Handcrafted cards $3.00  Glass Charms $13.00+

We are adding new merchandise each week.  Visit The Market Tues-Sat 10am-5pm or on FaceBook.

Download Merchant Agreement here: Download 2010.aug.merchantcontract.v1

Produce, produce? Where for art thou produce?

I disagree with the Town of Smyrna regarding their interpretation of a zoning ordinance that prevents the return of our weekly produce vendor.  Respected unnamed Town Officials agree with me that this ordinance is flawed.  If you would like to see produce return to downtown, please let your feelings be known by contacting the Town Planner, Town Manager and/or any Town Council Member.  Hopefully, this will expedite amending the ordinance. 

Take a look at all our new goodies...

Such great stuff - and more to come.  Many of these items are one of a kind. When they are gone, they are gone.

We've received great feedback today.  My favorite comment, "It feels good. You've got good ju-ju in here."

 






 

Visit the Market daily Tues - Sat, 10am until 5pm! 

The Market

27 S. Lowry Street

Smyrna, TN 37167

Download Merchant Agreement Download 2010.AUG.merchantcontract.v1  

We're ba-a-ck.......

Starting Saturday, August 21st - The Market is open daily Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm.  We are ready to welcome both customers and merchants.  This Saturday is a soft opening, as we'll continue to add merchandise over the next couple of weeks.

Once I feel like we've settled in, I'll plan a grand re-opening for the new daily store.  Be sure to bring cash or a check for the time being.  I don't have a credit card machine, yet.  That's on my "to do" list this week.

Here are a few pics to whet your appetite for the change.  I'll post more later this weekend.  Better yet, come see for yourself!!

Download the Merchant Agreement. Download 2010.AUG.merchantcontract.v1

Call or email me if you have questions.

Launch Date Postponed One Week

The launch date for The "new" Market is August 21st.  I'm fairly confident we won't need to adjust this date again.  The remodel is taking a bit longer than I planned, so instead of making myself and everyone around me crazy - we're taking a deep breath and moving at a steady pace towards our new re-open date of 8/21/10>

I'll try to post pics after the weekend so our fans can get a sneak peek.  You are gonna say "WOW" when you see it. 

Potential Merchants may contact me next week for appointment times to bring merchandise and sign their agreements.  Can't wait to see everyone!...rpa

CLOSED FOR REMODEL - Until 8/14/10

The Market will be open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm effective 8/14/10.

Fresh Produce and BBQ will be there while we remodel.

We'll have the same merchant/merchandise only you can buy it daily instead of Saturday only. We're expanding our inventory to include home decor and accessories.

Come see The "new" Market on August 14th!

Happy Independence Day! Update for 7/03/10

The following merchants will be at the Market on Saturday 7/03, 9am-4pm:

• Fresh Produce - Mr. Sellers
• T&L Honey - A Pick Tennessee Product
• Higher Vibe Jewelry
• The Bra Lady - Lee Witte www.myessentialbodywear.com/braladylee
• Candles and More by Donna Dixon
• Keep it Simple Gifts - Dot www.keepitsimplegifts-decor.com
• Stone Horse Jewelry by Merry Adams www.stonehorsejewelry.net

No BBQ this week, but Big Willie's Grill will be with us next week and through the end of July.  Everybody raves about his smoked cabbage!

Keep your eye open for updates about the "Market makeover"...

We'll be transitioning to a daily retail store sometime in August (my goal is the 14th).  You'll be able to shop a variety of merchants all during the week.  We're recruiting merchants for the new store now, so send them my way.

Promotional pricing on booth space will continue through July at only $20 per week.  Download a reservation request form here:  Download 2010.jan.reservationrequest.rev8

The Market is located at 27 S. Lowry Street, Smyrna, 37167.  We are directly across the street from Tire World and in the same building as the Donut Palace.  Follow the Market on Facebook.

Have a safe and blessed holiday.  Remember Smyrna's community fireworks display is Saturday night at 9pm.  My best...rpa

Rhonda Allen

615.207.6826

Nice variety of Merchants 6/26/10, 9am-4pm

The whole back room is reserved for The Pit Crew BBQ tomorrow.  Marty is offering a couples grilling class in addition to his regular menu.  This class is for couples and it is by reservation.  I think he may have a few spots left.  Call him for details, Marty Dillard at 615.308.2137.

• The Pit Crew BBQ
• Fresh Produce
• Italian Ice will be with us for the first time
• Del Sol - Clothes, hair clips, nail polish that change color in the sun - first time at The Market
• Puddin Pop Designs www.puddinpopdesigns.blogspot.com
• T&L Honey
• Faded Rose Home Decor
• Keep It Simple Gifts and Garden www.keepitsimplegifts-decor.com
• Stone Horse Jewelry by Merry Adams www.stonehorsejewelry.net
• T&L Honey by Loretta Ewing a "Pick Tennessee Product"
• Gram's Attic by Carolyn Myatt www.gramsattic.com

Take a look at last week...

See even more photos in our FaceBook Albums.

Promotional pricing for booth space will continue through July.  All booths are $25 per week.  Download Reservation Request Form for more information.  Download 2010.jan.reservationrequest.rev8

Keep an eye out for The Market Makeover coming in August.  (Now recruiting merchant participation).  The Market will be open Tuesday-Saturday each week.  Our hours will be 10am-5pm.  Merchants will have a full-time retail store to sell their merchandise and will no longer need to be present to participate.

Details are still coming together, but this is the direction we're headed.  If you have ideas for us or interest in participating, please contact me.  My best...rpa

Rhonda Allen

615.207.6826

The Market is located at 27 S. Lowry Street, Smyrna, TN 37167 - directly across from Tire World and in the same building as The Donut Palace.  Follow The Market on FaceBook.

Vendors for 6/12/10

The following vendors will attend the Market this Saturday, June 12th, 2010:

• Fresh Produce by the Sellars Family - Smyrna's ONLY Saturday Farmer's Market
• Two Sister's Sewing
• (First time ever) Gold Canyon Candles
• The Pit Crew BBQ & Marty's Grill Shop - ask about his cooking class at The Market on June 26th
• Faded Rose - Antiques by Jerri Paoletti
• Keep It Simple Gifts - Decor by Dot Wright www.keepitsimplegifts-decor.com
• Stone Horse Jewelry by Merry Adams www.stonehorsejewelry.net
• T&L Honey by Loretta Ewing
• Gram's Attic by Carolyn Myatt www.gramsattic.com
• Higher Vibe Jewelry by Stephanie Powers http://highervibestore.webs.com/

Our hours are 9am - 4pm, Saturday only. 

The Market is located at 27 S. Lowry Street, Smyrna, TN 37167 - directly across from Tire World and in the same building as The Donut Palace.  Follow The Market on FaceBook.

Promotional booth pricing will continue through June.  All booths are $25 per week.  Download a Reservation Request Form here: Download 2010.jan.reservationrequest.rev8

I love what we do, but am exploring a change in how we do it.  I would love to hear your feedback on how you think the Market experience would change if we transitioned into a retail shop, open daily.  Instead of having the vendors attend each Saturday, they would rent space and The Market would function as a retail shop selling their inventory on a daily basis.  You would lose the personal interaction with the individual who handcrafted an item, but you would gain by being able to buy from them any day of the week.  You would also have access to a larger selection of merchandise because more merchants could participate if they didn't have to be present to sell their wares. Send me an email or post your comments on our FaceBook page.

Take a look at The Market from last week...

 

This week at The Market - 6/05/10

Last week we were packed with vendors and their wonderful merchandise - this week is a little lighter, but still amazing merchandise and wonderful, fresh, local food.  Take a look at who is here this week:

• The Pit Crew BBQ & Marty's Grill Shop - ask about his cooking class at The Market on June 26th
• Faded Rose - Antiques by Jerri Paoletti
• Keep It Simple Gifts - Decor by Dot Wright www.keepitsimplegifts-decor.com
• Stone Horse Jewelry by Merry Adams www.stonehorsejewelry.net
• T&L Honey by Loretta Ewing
• Fresh Produce by the Sellars Family
• Awesome Ice Cream by Cindy West

Below is a sample of the merchants from last week...

 





The tomatoes are coming!!! The tomatoes are coming!!!  I am thrilled to be offering fresh produce in downtown Smyrna on Saturdays!  The selection will continue to grow as the crops come in.

I am in the process of researching a new business model for The Market.  I love what we do, but am exploring a change in how we do it.  I would love to hear your feedback on how you think the Market experience would change if we were open daily.  Instead of having the vendors attend each Saturday, they would rent a space and we would function as a retail shop selling their merchandise on a daily basis.  You would lose the personal interaction with the person who handcrafted an item, but you would gain by being able to buy from them any day of the week.  You would also have access to a larger selection of merchandise because more merchants could participate if they didn't have to be present to sell their wares. Send me an email or post your comments on our FaceBook page.

The Market is located at 27 S. Lowry Street, Smyrna, TN 37167 - directly across from Tire World and in the same building as The Donut Palace.  Follow The Market on FaceBook.

Promotional booth pricing will continue through June.  All booths are $25 per week.  Download a Reservation Request Form here: Download 2010.jan.reservationrequest.rev8