Teaching music came to Alice when she was at home with her two children, who were 1 and 6 at the time. “I was just looking for a way to get out of the house and meet other families with kids my age,” she said. “And I have always had a background in nannying. I have a background in singer-songwriting. I just kind of married the two as far as classes go.”

Year after year, new talented tenants thrive in the space at theLOCAL — and this year is no different. Get ready to grab a delicious baked good, a refreshing juice, fresh flowers, and even get a custom hat made, all in one fell swoop! 

There are currently four businesses operating at theLOCAL. Keep reading to learn more about Gylden Bake House, Sonder Finery, Atelier Hats, and Loaded Juice. 

I feel like if it wasn't for theCO I wouldn't have even moved back to Jackson to even start this.  Because it would've taken years for me to obtain all the information on my own.  So they have been a very big catalyst for my journey and Soul Collective is right there, hand in hand with them.

Lisa Tucker is a Memphis-based entrepreneur and business coach with years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Her expertise has helped many restaurants and food businesses scale strategically and confidently. 

Setting out to start a business was not what started Arnika’s journey, but rather finding a way to improve her health. Dealing specifically with skin and gut issues, she began to look into juicing, purchased a juicer, and began making juice. Not only did she love making and drinking the juice, she also saw the positive results it had on her health.