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.
