Jackson Jambalaya

259 Calhoun Parkway, Gluckstadt

I've always been impressed that Callaway's stayed open for this long.

The Gluckstadt is doomed.

Will the last one to leave Gluckstadt please turn out the lights?

never shopped there

Surely this is in jest -- he was just planning expansion. Perhaps this is a marketing ploy like the High Street jeweler who keeps a "going out of business sale" going on for 25/30 years now.

Why build out a new store and retire? Makes no sense

Long time ago weren’t they by Westland plaza? Large 1970s

Give Hutto’s a try after Calloways’ clearance sale. Worth the drive.

Damn....

I wonder why they don't sell the business?

No way. This is a shame.

I wouldn't touch Hutto's with a 100-foot pole.

I remember going to Callaway's as a kid when it was off of North State St. (kind of behind Primos). There was this nice man who worked there that only had one arm. Kind of freaked me out, but he could do more with that one arm than most of the other people in there. Sad to see them go.

Hutto's is a better option, though a little out of the way. Unlike Callaway's, Hutto's people are top notch.

D Noblin Furniture has purchased the Callaway property.

True but the location is the problem. Bad area.

It’s because the crime in gluckstadt is out of control. The culture in gluckstadt just cannot be saved. The last person out of gluckstadt, please turn off the lights.

Hutto's is a Mississippi institution. Billy Hutto, Jr., is such a friendly and knowledgeable proprietor.

Industrial Suppliers is also closing. Today.

KF please use your filter and save us from these little piss-ant troll comments like 10:30 (2X) & 10:49... same person no doubt

I believe that @10.44 AM was referring to Hutto's being in a bad area - not Callaway's. Hutto's is on Bobby Rush Blvd near the intersection with Hwy 80.

Hate to see them close but understand them wanting to retire.

And yes, Hutto's is very good store.

Huttos is the best I had to redo my entire yard for the past two years. I have tried them all around the area...

Gstadt will be pearl in 4 years

Billy is one of the most kind and generous men I've ever known. It's unfortunate his boys have no interest in continuing that business. His only drawback is his location.

I lived in NE Jackson for many years and went into that location a few times. I always wondered "who can afford $5,000 wicker furniture for there back yard"

Surely this is in jest -- he was just planning expansion. Perhaps this is a marketing ploy like the High Street jeweler who keeps a "going out of business sale" going on for 25/30 years now.
May 28, 2026 at 10:55 PM

"Yall Come On Down To Carter's Twice Annual Flood Damaged Going Outta Business Forever Sale"...

But make sure you are packing.

City just approved a Taco Bell at the entrance of the Red Oak Plantation neighborhood. Madison taking over would be the best possible scenario from r the residents of Gouckstadt. Mary Hawkins would never let this shit happen.

D Noblins!!! that suxs. that was the last thing they needed in Gluckstadt to go there. A recliner and mattress store?

The Callaway’s are top notch people. For the “know it all’s, this makes no sense crowd,” the property appreciation (no thanks to the classless speed trappers running Gluckstadt) and equity accumulation could have easily been more than enough to justify selling the location alone, then enjoying retirement.

Best of all to the Callaway’s.

For various family reasons, they are retirement age and closing.

Yes! They want to enjoy time with their grandchildren. Alison moved late last year to be close to her daughter. I have known the family for 60 years.

Go sit down somewhere

I’ve known Brent Callaway for 35 years and he has always been a professional in all forms. I remember when he owned Reliable Rentals when he first began near the Metro and then when he moved to his location on 51 in Ridgeland. I have always admired his business sense and his hands on way of being with the customer. I wish Brent and his family the best. He obviously has an escape route out of this crazy economy and I don’t blame him in the least for “Go on, take the money and run”….Brent has worked his ass off and I will hand it to him that he made a good run. I know him as a friend and a business man and I will say he showed me a few things. Thanks Brent! Enjoy life and Salute!!

For those of you who are old enough to remember, the elder Mr. Calloway who started Calloway's (now deceased) was the principle of Liberty Grove consolidated 1-12 county school which became Watkins Elementary School when Northside Drive and Watkins Drive area were annexed and became part of Jackson. The Calloways are good people. I am sorry to see that they are closing but it is probably the best thing for them.

I've never had a problem with Callaway’s.
They are a top notch family... and had great stores during Jackson's golden age!

During high school (1979/80), I applied for a job at their "then new" County Line/Pear Orchard store.

Callaway’s didn't hire me, but an upstart competitor across the Pearl River did. That little venture was named Lakeland Yard & Garden Center.

Working at a garden center was hard but fun.
Anytime Callaway's ran a sale, Lakeland Y&G and Hutto's would team-up to counter their "deals".

I drove one of LYG's trucks from Lakeland Drive to Ellis Avenue
all day ...moving everything from potted plants, concrete fountains and patio furniture.

Healthy capitalist competition at it's best !

Callaway"s is just what you've been looking for that's what callaway's is

That’s a cool memory. Thanks

I’ve bought from Callaway’s quite a bit through the years but not much recently. About 20 years ago I found Hutto’s and even retired and 70 miles away, I drive there with a list to buy a couple times a year. Everyone at Hutto’s seems to know their stuff and are extremely helpful. Billy and company are great, I recommend them to my neighbors often.

Family businesses when sold don't have to sell their " name" along with the business. I think it's smart not to do that and I thank them for their years of helping us keep our yards beautiful and help us bring " some of the outside in" so we can enjoy it all year long.

City did approve a Taco Bell within 200 feet to a Residential NH contingent on the ARC approving the exterior rendering - that was dumb. Those who voted for it -- well lets just say they made a mistake. They should have NEVER considered a food business that close to homes. Was told one board member was very disrespectful at the end of the discussion to a few citizens before they left the room. Time will prove when after Taco Bell is open.... when the residents take complaints to the city AND noise, loud music, food orders and a nasty dumpster close by. Re: Madison city -- Mary doesn't let sh** happen. If I have it right, Mayor Mary does not vote in regular actions but cna veto an action. Same with many cities in metro area. The city, like all cities have policy. IF a business doesn't meet those criteria most times they will not pursue, but please understand they can still make a request.

Well, you just had to put that earbug in my ear, eh? I will miss the old jingle. https://youtu.be/K5c4C1hk6NE

@6:52 it's a shame you've known him 35 years and didn't realize his name is spelled "Brint." I kid. ;-)

I worked at the Pear Orchard location as a 'grunt' (a/k/a "carryout') in the early 90's, and there were some true legends there at the time. Mr. Ed. Mrs. Carolyn. And of course, the one and only Dick Pepper. That was a hard job for a young guy, and the pay was barely min. wage, but I've been forever grateful for my time there...even though they never let me drive the forklift.

RIP Callaway's!

This might not be relevant, but, of late, I have noticed that of the 32 packages delivered to our house by various carriers every week, at least 16 of them are marked, "LIVE PLANTS'.