The city of Clinton issued the following statement.
Atlas Greek Down South and the City of Clinton announce their first stand-alone restaurant at
732 Clinton Parkway (former Fuzzy’s Taco location).
Relocating
from Cultivation Food Hall in Jackson, this will be Atlas’ first
stand-alone restaurant. Atlas Greek Down South is famous for its blend
of Greek and southern dishes that feature Greek
staples such as gyros, hummus plates, and salads, each with a Southern
twist. Unique to the menu are their Atlas fries; crispy potato spiral on
a stick with a side feta comeback.
“I
am very pleased that Atlas chose Clinton as its first location. It
speaks well of the City’s economy. I look forward to seeing them succeed
and prosper,” stated Mayor Phil Fisher.
The
new location will strive to continue the tradition of serving the
freshest and tastiest Southern-style Greek platters. The restaurant will
consist of
a full functioning bar. Atlas Greek Down South will bring new jobs and first of its kind Greek concept to Clinton.
“I
am really excited about bringing our American Greek Down South
restaurant to Clinton right off the Parkway. We feel like Clinton is an
amazing
opportunity to be part of the community. We want you to support us as
we support you,” stated owner Chad Segrest.
Chad Segrest is a veteran in the restaurant industry in the Jackson metro area for close to eleven years.
In
the works for several months, Atlas Greek Down South was recruited to
Clinton by Economic Development Director Gabriel Prado and Mayor Phil
Fisher. According to Segrest, Mayor Phil Fisher and Gabriel Prado were
important advocates in the recruitment to make this new restaurant a
reality.
“We
are very excited about coming to Clinton, we think that there are a lot
of opportunities. The Mayor and the Economic Director have been
wonderful,” stated
Mr. Segrest.
“It
is a privilege to have Atlas as a new restaurant in Clinton. For them
to choose our city over other markets in the metro area is a testament
of our economic strength and the amazing team
that helped make this happen. Clinton is situated for more economic
success in the near future,” sated Gabriel Prado, Director of Economic
Development.
Clinton officials believe that the location along Clinton Parkway is ideal for the success of the new business and a prime location for the future growth of additional businesses to the community.
Note: Clinton is also getting a Sonny's BBQ.
25 comments:
Leaving Cultivation Hall for Clinton. That’s a kick in the gut.
I'm sure they will be opening at the same time as the Steak N' Shake on Hampstead Blvd announced in January 2020...
Alright! Sonny's will do real good in Clinton. That's the story.
Interesting that another tenant is leaving the upscale mall food court at The District. Clinton has a far better police department & lower crime rate than Jackson, lower taxes too, no doubt.
Great news for Clinton !
I'll stop and eat a gyro next time I'm passing through.
I love a good gyro !
" Leaving Cultivation Hall for Clinton. That’s a kick in the gut"
Perhaps someone learned a marketing lesson.
The dumb ass investors didn't spend two hours researching Jackson, Mississippi before they wasted millions of their inheritance.
@ 5:15 & 5:32
Interesting? It’s the whole concept of an upscale food hall. The whole purpose is to be a restaurant incubator. If you go to NOLA, you will see a bunch of restaurants with stickers in the window that says “As Featured at St. Roch Market.” St Roch is the model that the food hall here followed. That’s why the options are 3,6, 9, 12 month lease. It’s the way you build a following and work out your menu
Man, I'll drive all the way from Pearl for a good Gyro!
The food hall has been overpriced and underwhelming. Last time I passed by there were only 3 food vendors that had reopened after the shutdown.
Press releases for fast food joints are not a selling point for a community unless you are appealing to folks who are 5’4 and 240, which describes most “ladies” in fast food joints.
Hope it's all you can eat. I'm gonna put my Stretchie britches on and eat til I'm full. Eat your heart out skinnies.
6:39....let me get your attention....this is not New Orleans. Don't base your restaurant opinions on New Orleans if you are talking about Jackson metro. Even the gangs in NOLA appreciate cuisine.
Clinton is not only the only bright spot in Hinds County, it has more attributes that every other city in the metro-Jackson area.
@8:29pm - Except it’s still in Hinds County.
I'm ecstatic! I can do my shopping at Home Depot, Tractor Supply and Kroger, then swing by the new restaurant for some takeout Greek salad, gyros, or whatever else they have on the menu before I head home.
Clinton is a nice little town. Byram is still suffering from growing pains but it is expanding, too. There are few reasons for me to visit Jackson these days which is sad. And since The Fresh Market's produce has gone downhill since March, there are few reasons to visit Ridgeland or the strip malls of Madison.
@7:23
Excuse me I am 5' 4" and 240. I have you know I am NOT overweight, however I am UNDER TALL!
Fuzzies tacos closed after 1 year at that location. This greek spot won't work there either.
why would I eat in a food court when there’s two regular restaurants right across from cultivation?
continental tire started growth in Clinton. both of these fit the middle class dining market just fine.
Tomie Green is still your Senior Circuit Judge.
8:13. clinton resident. fuzzy taco was awful. people didn’t go because there was a mexican restaurant right across the street that was 10x better and a few dollars cheaper...
Fuzzy's got decent reviews, but there are many reasons why restaurants close locations or move. 60% fail in year 1, and 80% fail before year 5. It's a tough business to be in. Clinton has other choices for Mexican food -- bring on a Greek concept.
Cultivation Hall is supposed to be an incubator for new restaurant concepts. The goal is to have restaurants start there and eventually they move out to bigger and better things.
Clinton is an odd town. If you are one of them, the town can be very good to you, but if you are an outsider, you better hope you grow on them or you will definitely be on the outside looking in. I would be reluctant to start a restaurant in this climate in Clinton, however I hope that this new venture is successful.
Hopefully the tax revenue from this place and Continental can get them to fix Arrow Drive. It feels like driving in Jackson on that road.
" Clinton is an odd town, If you are one of them, the town can be very good to you, but if you are an outsider, you better hope you grow on them or you will definitely be on the outside looking in "
They're no different than any other small town within the United States.
I've done many business deals in Clinton, and everyone I've dealt with has been beyond nice, welcoming and accommodating.
Clinton, Mississippi is a gem !
@1:02 P.M.
On the same night that the Mayor announced the restaurant, he announced that Arrow Drive would be paved in 2021.
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