I don’t know about y’all, but sometimes I just need a hydration IV drip to feel like my old self again.
That’s why I’m sure glad to report Revive Wellness, a hormone replacement, body contouring and aesthetic wellness center, is coming to Starkville by Feb. 10 at 100 Russell St., co-owner Clifton Scott said.
Scott told me he feels like Starkville is just the right place to offer a range of services, including body contouring, botox and hormone therapy for men and women. Revive will also provide vitamin and hydration drips, which are intravenous therapies designed to help replenish the body with essential nutrients.
“We really liked the college market,” Scott said. “And we feel like there’s a good population of people here trying to live healthier lifestyles that have the ability to do it.”
Scott said the hormone therapy part of the business could be up and running as early as next week and the other services should be offered by the opening date.
“We’re just looking forward to making a big hit in Starkville,” he said. “We’re ready to be there. It’s been a long time coming.”
Moving toward the folksier side of the Starkville, Poor House Homestead Market, located at 2241 Old Hwy. 25 S., is creeping ever closer to reopening under the new management of Luke Sellers, who acquired the market in December.
Sellers said he is waiting on an inspection and will soon put out a more definite opening date.
“I’m waiting on the health department inspection and we will be ready to roll,” he said.
Sellers previously said he plans to keep the family-styled farm market much the same as before and also plans to add a few new vendors to the business. I surely can’t wait for the new takeout barbeque options he plans on putting in there, but we will have to wait and see for the rest.
Moving to The Friendly City, Columbus native Alan Taylor is opening Tatt2ed Voodoo at 115 13th St. S. right across from the Mississippi University for Women.
Taylor said he found a love for tattooing while watching his mother draw when he was just a child.
Taylor has been a professional tattoo artist for four years and works in Pontotoc with his classic American and new-age style tattoos.
“I remember sitting and eating breakfast in the mornings and watching her draw,” he said. “I would go to school and there would be tests, but instead of taking the test or studying for them, I’d be drawing the same things my mom did. Ultimately, those little doodles that I watched my mom draw became a profession for me.”
Taylor expects to open his tattoo shop in early March. At the moment, he still needs to renovate the space before he can turn on the tattoo guns. He plans to reinvigorate the space with historical memorabilia and give it a old-fashioned vibe.
“Even though it’s a tattoo shop, we’re bringing it back to life,” he said. “I want to be able to bring all that and establish history back into that tattoo shop as well.”
Finally, my friends, it’s time to finish some overdue laundry.
The Highland Laundry, a new laundromat at 600 Alabama St. right next to the old Rex’s Foods, is slated to open Saturday, co-owner Garrett Weaver said.
Weaver said the business acquired the building in March 2022 but was delayed starting work on the building because of permitting issues.
Despite the minor setback, renovations began in September and finished earlier this month.
“I’m born and raised in Columbus so this means a lot to me and I’m excited about the opportunity,” Weaver said. “I hope It’s a nice place that everybody can come and use and enjoy, and have a clean and safe facility.”
In celebration of the opening, Highland Laundry will offer free washes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and free burgers and hot dogs.
Well, folks, it’s time for me to hit the dusty trail on this edition of Goings on With Grant. Make sure to check back in next week for more goings on in business.
Dispatch reporter Grant McLaughlin writes about business openings and closings, as well as other unique business news. Send business tips to biz@cdispatch.com.
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