Lauderdale County residents have a new place to shop for antiques and collectibles after Artis Antique & Vintage cut the ribbon Friday on its new location.
The new storefront, located at 2217 Highway 45 N, features an array of dishware, clothing, collectibles, antiques, knick-knacks, artwork and more.
Owner Otis Artis said the business had outgrown its previous location, and moving to a larger space was exactly what was needed. The move let him clear out his garage and other areas where antiques and vintage items had collected.
“Thank you all for coming out. It means a lot to us, and we’re so grateful God blessed us with a bigger space,” he said.
Artis said he also wants to thank his family for their support in opening the new location as well. The change would not have been possible without them, he said.
Helen Sims, membership director for the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation, which organized Friday’s ribbon cutting, said Artis is the one who reached out to the chamber looking to get involved. Taking the initiative shows how committed the new business is to being a part of the community, she said.
“When I have entrepreneurs that decide they want to invest in our city and then they want to invest in their community by joining the EMBDC, I think that is definitely something to celebrate,” she said.