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Franklin Lifeway Store celebrates grand opening with special events

October 10, 2018

By Aaron Wilson

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The newly redesigned Lifeway Christian Store in Franklin, Tenn., will celebrate its grand opening this month with a host of activities and events, Oct. 15-27.

The Franklin store’s new concept design is unlike any other Lifeway Store in the nation, featuring:

  • The Well, an in-store coffee shop and café that uses its profits to create sustainable solutions to global poverty
  • A dedicated workshop and Bible study area
  • The BackYard, a screen-free, interactive kid’s area
  • The Journey Wall, featuring resources for major moments in a Christian’s life
  • Proverbs 31 Ministries and Passion stores within a store

“We wanted to create a place where people can explore, discover and connect,” said Shawnna Simpson, director of store experience. “The new Franklin store has many interactive spaces that provide guests opportunities to grow and connect with one another and in their faith.”

The following events are planned for the month of October to celebrate the grand opening:

Monday, October 15

Free coffee from The Well (9-10 a.m. only)

Proverbs 31 prayer event (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, October 17

Before-hours pastors’ breakfast with The Well coffee, pastries and Chick-fil-A (8 a.m.)

Saturday, October 20

Family Day (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) – Offering face painting, story time, The Well popsicles, coloring activities and $10 gift cards to the first 25 guests

Monday, October 22

Free coffee from The Well (9-10 a.m. only)

Tuesday, October 23

Lisa Harper in-store book signing (6 p.m.)

Wednesday, October 24

Before-hours pastors’ breakfast with The Well coffee, pastries and Chick-fil-A (8 a.m.)

Thursday, October 25

Mandisa in-store signing (6 p.m.)

Saturday, October 27

Family Day (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) – Offering face painting, story time, The Well popsicles, coloring activities and $10 gift cards to the first 25 guests

Lifeway will also give free “Fearfully & Wonderfully Made” totes to the first 25 guests to arrive at the Franklin Lifeway Store each day from Oct. 15-27.

Located at 1725 Galleria Boulevard near J. Alexander’s, the store is open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Lifeway Christian Stores are closed on Sundays to give store associates time for worship, family and rest.

In operation for more than 90 years, Lifeway Christian Stores is the nation’s largest Christian bookstore chain with more than 170 stores throughout the U.S. The stores are owned and operated by the Nashville-based Lifeway Christian Resources.

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Aaron Wilson is a writer for Lifeway Christian Resources.

The newly redesigned Lifeway Christian Store in Franklin features a screen-free, interactive kids area. The store’s grand opening Oct. 15-27 will feature special activities and events for the entire family. Photo by Randy Hughes
The Lifeway Christian Store in Franklin has partnered with local coffee shop The Well to provide an in-store coffee shop and café that uses its profits to create sustainable solutions to global poverty. Photo by Randy Hughes
The Lifeway Christian Store in Franklin is designed to provide customers space to explore, discover and connect. The Journey Wall features resources for major moments in a Christian’s life. Photo by Randy Hughes

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