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Olive Branch Old Towne is Our Town

September 25, 2014

Olive Branch, MS - One of the fastest growing cities in the nation and the perfect hometown.  Find out why Grant & Co. has chosen to build new homes in 9 neighborhoods in Olive Branch by reading this article that appeared in the September issue of At Home Memphis & the Mid-South.  The article was written by Margaret Hicks. Olive Branch boasts of being the fastest growing community in Mississippi and new chain businesses like Panera Bread, Corky’s Barbecue and Target all prove this point. Still at the heart of Olive Branch, however, is the local historic shopping district called Old Towne. Centered around Pidgeon Roost Road, Old Towne is an eclectic collection of businesses and prides itself on being purely Olive Branch with buildings dating back to 1912. Shoppers can find everything from baked goods to antiques to bridal wear in Old Towne; it is a treasure of unique experiences which has attracted a new generation of shoppers of late. “Local places, local businesses. You’ve got to be part of the history if you want to be part of the future. We don’t want Old Towne to be a generational treasure,” says local pastor and Old Towne regular Ben Williams. Anchored at one end of Pidgeon Roost Road, Old Towne Bakery is an Olive Branch staple famous for their custom cakes, wide variety of breads and owner Becky Frost’s original creations. Her elegant wedding cakes have become an Olive Branch tradition in the 13 years that the bakery has called Old Towne home. Team pride cakes featuring bulldogs and rebels are another Old Towne Bakery favorite for graduation or game-day parties. One of the shop’s best known creations is the hamburger cake, creatively iced with all the works right down to pickles and lettuce. Read more by clicking here.