Belhaven Town Center officially opened its doors to the public with the opening of Campbell’s Craft Donuts. Developers are Dr. Reed Hogan, Dr. Reed Hogan III, Ruffin Lowry, and David Turner.
Located in Belhaven Town Center, Campbell’s Craft Donuts is open for business, with Spectrum Sip and Elvie’s Restaurant prepping for a January 2020 opening. David Turner Companies has served as the construction manager and general contract of the project.
The developers unveiled plans for a food truck courtyard, a brewpub, and open-air market as part of the ongoing development. Both Hogans, Lowry, and Turner all have ties to the neighborhood and want to create a place where community is made stronger. “This corner is where the neighborhood begins,” says Reed Hogan III. “The thought is that eventually you’ll have everything you need right here within walking distance.”
Campbell’s Craft Donuts is owned and operated by Chef Mitchell Moore, owner and pastry chef of Jackson institution, Campbell’s Bakery in Fondren, as well as Campbell’s Bakery in Madison. Campbell’s Craft Donuts brings hand-crafted donuts, breakfast tacos, and gourmet coffee to the area.
The first of the year will bring Elvie’s Restaurant to Belhaven Town Center, with Chef Hunter Evans at the helm. Elvie’s, an all-day café, will serve seasonal fare showcasing the goods from Southern farmers. Spectrum Sip will be a go-to spot for healthy shakes, loaded teas, pre/post workout fuel, and children’s hydration.
“We have sought out tenants and businesses that are invested in the idea of a community hub,” says Lowry of the restaurants, cafes, and office tenants that will make up Belhaven Town Center. “We have been careful to find owner-operators that really get the soul of Jackson.”
Located at the corner of Belhaven’s North Jefferson and Manship Streets, Belhaven Town Center is built upon the principles of the Urban Magnet Theory, which is based on structuring a place around key planning, land use and design approaches that appeal to activity-oriented people in a community.
“Our idea behind this development is about much more than just architecture,” says Turner. “It’s about activity.”
