There’s a new food truck at Main St. Station in historic downtown Benton. Named after the owner’s son, Li’l Bub’s Grubs and Coffee has been open since the end of January at the former gas station turned food truck lot. Anna Cosgrove and Timithy Singletary are serving up coffee (of course), smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, lunch […]
Downtown Benton Third Thursday planning big comeback March 18th
2020 was a letdown for a lot of event planners and the ongoing Third Thursday street festival in downtown Benton was no different. But 2021 is a new season and the first date for celebrating downtown is March 18th, with title sponsor Everett Chevrolet and junior sponsor Malvern National Bank. Jennifer Donnor, President of the […]
Take a guided tour of the story of Christmas in downtown Benton through Dec 31
Benton First United Methodist Church is hosting a guided walk-through of the story of Christmas. Scan the QR code at each station and watch a short video related to the story. The event will last through the end of December. The church is located at 200 N. Market Street in historic downtown Benton.
Royal Theatre presents “A North Pole Tour” Dec 17th-19th
The Royal Theatre presents “A North Pole Tour” for two weekends in historic downtown Benton. Delight in the Magic of Christmas with a journey to the North Pole. Wear your favorite pajamas & enter through the doors of the Royal Theatre at 111 S. Market Street and with a few short steps you are in […]
Downtown Benton businesses bring back Third Thursday for November 19th; shopping specials, live music, food trucks
The Downtown Benton business owners are bringing back Third Thursday fun for your shopping experience on November 19th. The party starts at 5 p.m. with downtown stores open until 8:00 p.m. each one having specials to kick off the holidays. See all the shop specials in the list below and look them up on Facebook. […]
Local entrepreneur switches gears to open Wild Boutique in downtown Benton
Written by Krystle Goodman A brand new boutique is opening just in time for holiday shopping, and let me tell you, it’s gonna be a one-stop-shop for every woman on your Christmas list! 2020 has been an insane year, but if you’re looking for positives, small business owners are working their tails off, and KILLING […]
Build a movie scene for the “Cinematic Christmas” at Downtown Benton Farmers Market
There’s going to be something special at the Downtown Benton Farmers Market this holiday season. Benton Parks is looking for groups to design and build a holiday-themed movie set at the Market. Email [email protected] for questions and registration and to get your movie selection approved. This is limited to eight spots. Construction Guidelines: Background structure […]
If you didn’t recognize the “Vote Here” building, this may be why
In a recent article about the 2020 General Election, I used a photo of the Voting Center in downtown Benton. One reader asked where the building is located. I had to wonder if that person was new to town, but then it occurred to me that I drive by there every day and most of […]
International artist paints dragonfly mural in historic downtown Benton
A local family business – Jones Heating and Air – commissioned a mural artist, to come paint a dragonflies on a brick alley in historic downtown Benton. Kelsey Montague is an internationally known mural artist, based in Nashville, Tennessee. She painted a large dragonfly and a small one in multiple colors, and with stargazer lilies […]
Vinyl & Vintage is the theme for the new shop coming to Benton
Do young people these days know what vinyl is? Yes, they do. Because everything old is new again – or at least that’s the thought I cling to when I look in the mirror. But enough about me and more about vinyl and vintage things. There’s a new store coming to downtown Benton called Retro […]
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