NEW AND NOTEWORTHY — THE FACTORY AT COLUMBIA | PART 2

By Katie Baker

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

The Factory at Columbia has emerged as not only a major retail mainstay for Columbia but a destination retail experience for out-of-town visitors as well. Located on the corner of North James Campbell Boulevard and Santa Fe Pike, the 67,000 square feet industrial building is now home to twenty retail and restaurant tenants. In 2018 the building was converted from a former shirt factory into a retail community by Darrell and Kim Lynn and in January 2023 sold to Dwell Boutique owners, Chris and Christy Poche, and John and Ashley Pomeroy.

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Late 2022, the ball was set into motion when the partners at Dwell Boutique decided the Factory at Columbia was the perfect fit for their new business venture and possibly even more. At that time, the Lynns were ready to pass the torch to the next owners, and they knew the group of four owners at Dwell Boutique had the energy and vision to finish the development of the Factory at Columbia.

Under the direction of new ownership, the plan is to invest in aesthetic improvements to the building with an emphasis on an elevated industrial style. “We are excited to merge concepts of luxury with the industrial nature of the Factory building. Our goal is to create an inviting space where people will want to spend time,” the new owners said. Shoppers can make a day of it starting with breakfast at B’s Goodlicious coffee followed by a fitness class at Lotus Rising Yoga or an adjustment at Boyce Chiropractic to shopping for an original piece at Art at 101, and then take a well-deserved break to enjoy lunch at one of the eateries such as Circle and Stars Pizza.

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The Factory has a place for everyone at the table with a variety of food options to choose from. Hungry visitors looking for lighter fare can pop into B’s Salty and Sweet for healthy baked goods and a café menu. Next door to B’s is Nashville Tea Co which is a modern tea house with an expansive tea and lunch menu. Around the corner is the Loco Lemon, a teenage entrepreneur’s multi-flavored lemonade stand with decadent grilled cheese sandwiches on the side. The Factory also recently added Asylum Kitchen, a Latin cantina wildly popular for its street-style tacos.

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Shoppers can even plan to spend their day at the Factory at Columbia strolling the hallways in search of the perfect item for their home or closet. Columbia Antique Marketplace houses over 8,300 square feet of antiques that are both locally sourced and curated from as far away as the famous Texas town of Round Top. Wear it Well boutique, an upscale women’s resale shop offers shoppers a selection of well-known name-brand clothing, shoes, purses, and accessories and with each purchase donates a percentage to a clean water project for charity. Patrons can shop head to toe in the Factory and even find gorgeous handmade sandals from Southern Polished, a sister company to YouTube sensation, Potter & Sons cobblers.

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If home décor is what someone is looking for then Mountain Ash Home & Design specializes in custommade wood furniture, interior design, and beautifully handcrafted goods. Across the hallway Vintique, Lynn’s former European antique business, shares space with the Dwell Boutique showroom that houses a tasting of what’s to come with gorgeous light fixtures, enviable accent tables, and luxurious bedding. Looking for a unique gift? Try Fork of the South, a general store where shabby and chic meet southern.

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As the new owners move forward with business plans and renovations, the building is available for private events, and be on the lookout for more monthly events. Recently the Bridal Expo was held in January, makers markets, food trucks, and more are all in the works. As Columbia’s largest indoor retail shopping destination, the Factory at Columbia has set the bar high for what locals and visitors can expect when shopping in Maury County. “We opened our business in the Factory because we believe in the building, the concept, and the community. The fact that we bought the building just increases our belief in those same things,” explained the new ownership. The Factory at Columbia has created a community of locally-owned businesses that are excited to welcome guests through their doors.

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As the Factory at Columbia continues to grow there is limited retail space available. For leasing inquiries contact the Katie Baker Group at (931) 388-9400 or for event rental inquiries contact the Factory at Columbia office at (615) 499-1292. Follow the Factory on social media at @factoryatcolumbia to stay up to date on what’s happening.