Several new businesses are opening in the City of Garnett. Anderson County Development Agency Director, Susan Wettstien, reports that there will be a new combination Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Store on the northeast corner of Park Road and Maple Street. The old Cheese Factory building on the corner will be demolished sometime this month.
Another new business is Troyers 1883, in the building on the corner of 4th Avenue and Oak Street. The building has been transformed by the new owner, Jessica Troyer. It will feature American and Italian food, as well as Street Tacos and smoked meats. There will be a café/coffee shop/bakery on the first floor, with “Grab-and-Go” Breakfast items and a lunch menu. The second floor will also be open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant opening day is still not confirmed, but sometime this month.
Parkwood Day School, Garnett, is slated to open sometime this Fall in the First United Methodist Church, on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Ok Street. Wettstien says they continue to recruit new in-home childcare providers. Three new in-home providers will be potentially opening this Fall in Garnett.
