The owner of the New Orleans-style restaurant Oby’s (previous coverage) today sent a letter to the Tupelo Redevelopment Agency said he has every intention of building in Fairpark.
About a year and half ago, Oby’s bought one of the prime lots on Main Street, across from the Hilton Garden Inn. Construction has been delayed due to architectural problems and management turnover. And, it’s put Oby’s in a bit of a bind. In the majority of Fairpark contracts, TRA included a two-year time period, meaning that construction had to be in progress – at the latest – by the end of the two years.
But, David Calhoun, who also owns the Oby’s location in Oxford, wrote a letter to TRA today, which was read at the organization’s meeting at 4 p.m. The letter said he planned to move forward with the restaurant.
“We want to assure you and the committee that we are fully committed on putting an Oby’s restaurant in the Fairpark District,” the letter said.
However, no timeline was given. TRA Chairman Chris Rogers, who retired at the meeting, said he expects work to start this fall or winter. For more about the meeting, read tomorrow’s Daily Journal.
The full letter:
haven’t they wanted to build for like 5 years now?
about a year and a half(second paragraph)
thanks for reading.
Do you have to be an ass all the time Wooly?
Farley – We’ve been meaning to post something over on the Van, especially after Gregg’s column. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that we at the Buzz are thinking about your family. Let us know if we can do anything.
yes, farley. it makes it more entertaining for me. just know its all in fun. i love each and every one of you.
Thanks guys.
Here’s the link to the Oby’s story in today’s paper:
http://djournal.com/pages/story.asp?ID=276849&pub=1&div=News
Here’s the link to the story about Chris’ retirement reception:
http://djournal.com/pages/story.asp?ID=276850&pub=1&div=News
Can ya get us free food in Tupelo, Oxford, Pontotoc, etc? I can be a guest food critic.
Sounds like you might need to have a chat with our colleague over at the Journal’s food blog
But in the meantime, check out http://tupelo.net/go%2Dtupelo/
It has quite a few coupons for restaurants in Tupelo.
Good thing that we are getting a better selection of places to eat in downtown. The more the better I say. I am just glad there is not going to be another law firm or financial firm moving in down there. I would just like to see more shops like department stores and things of that nature.
We’ve added a copy of Oby’s letter to the post. Click on it to make the image bigger.