Dear Editor,
Located on Highway 51 North in Millington is a 75,000-square foot wonderland of vintage, antique, consignment, tailor made, and more items for anyone in search of treasure.
Abandoned Antiques is one of West Tennessee’s largest antique and consignment stores serving Shelby and Tipton County, along with those who travel or are passing through.
The store has been in business meeting its first annual anniversary September 18. The anniversary was celebrated with sales, events, food vendors, bounce houses and a myriad of community-based offerings for all ages. Jim Williams, owner of Tiger Realty and Abandoned Antiques has overseen the growth of the store and its upward success starting with 30 vendors, to a record 200 vendors in one years’ time.
Manager Judi Peery said people come in and do their best to succeed, and as they grow, Abandoned Antiques grows as a whole. With the business vision from Williams, and the amazing staff, the store has been able to provide a diverse and unique customer experience.
Peery also remarked on how the right people and opportunity mark for a successful endeavor.
Peery added when Abandoned Antiques opened the doors a year ago, the staff did not know the expanse that would develop within this building — the climb from populating the main store area to developing other locations within Abandoned Antiques as a whole. With the initial vendors who began in the early stages gave opportunity to bring in customers and visitors hoping to catch their eye on a vintage or antique item in mind. As time passed more and more furniture, clothing and other various items continued to cycle through leading to the increased desire for more vendors as space provided.
Many vendors feel the same way about the staff of Abandoned Antiques unique way of not only supporting vendors business, but helping grow, maintain, and keep each booth looking sharp, clean, and professional from floor to ceiling.
George Stanfield, who maintains a Southwestern-style booth with many items stemming from America’s Southwest region, said it’s like a close-knit family there. The staff is willing to do just about anything to help each of us be successful.
An overall feeling of community seems to be the ‘glue’ that holds Abandoned Antiques and it’s family of vendors and businesses moving daily to serve the local Millington community and beyond. Along with finding vintage, antique, and consignment treasures, there are local businesses within the walls serving in various ways. Within Abandoned Antiques you’ll find non-profits helping the local community and Memphis area along with a full stage venue located in the Barn where Kick’N Pony can be seen performing every Saturday evening. A full-service photography studio named Studio51 sits in a 45-foot space providing family, wedding, portraits and more. You can also find the right bouquet for any occasion at Becca’s Blooms located in the Boutique portion of the store.
With too many options to speak of, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Abandoned Antiques.
Doug Bedford
Millington
