Flowood, MS is growing, a fact easily recognized by driving along the retail district on Lakeland Drive (Highway 25 North).

The final quadrant of Flowood's shopping mecca, Market Street, is slated to open in March of this year. Store anchors will include J.C. Penney's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and Michaels. Numerous smaller stores will fill the remainder of the facility.

Market Street will have more than 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

Cheddar's Restaurant opened recently at the intersection of Old Fannin Road and Lakeland Drive. Food there is highly recommended and the portion size is generous.

The other three corners of Old Fannin and Lakeland are home to Dogwood Festival Market and Promenade. Anchors along the north side of Lakeland Drive (the Promenade) include Kroger Supermarket, Stein Mart and Target.

Belk's Department Store, Border's, and Pier One are located southeast of Lakeland Drive (Dogwood Festival Market).

Restaurants including Back Yard Burger, Up the Creek, Zaxby's, McAllisters, and Chick-Fil-A are plentiful along the corridor, as are a number of banks.

Lowe's Home Improvement and Hobby Lobby anchor the northwest corner along Lakeland Drive and Lakeland Commons.

Flowood, MS is one of the fastest growing cities in the state and is home to Jackson International Airport, River Oaks Hospital, and numerous hotels and businesses.

Written and Published by Pat Starnes, McIntosh and Assoc., LLC