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'Hard Hat Popup Market' debuts today

By Lightning Reports, Published: February 10, 2024

As the Seventh Avenue Streetscape construction progresses, businesses in the affected area are joining together for the Saturday ‘Hard Hat’ Popup Market.

Running 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday, starting on Feb. 10 at the Historic Depot Plaza at 650 Maple Street, weather permitting, the market is a way to connect with beloved local businesses, including Underground Baking Co., Homemade Pasta Noodles and Mini Batch Bakery. (Hard hats not required!) The market aims to bolster support for the local business community during the street closure, which is expected to last until May.

In addition to the Popup Market, businesses along Seventh Avenue continue to operate, some with adjusted hours and offerings to accommodate customers during the construction. Additional updates on business hours and events can be found on the business's individual websites and social media.

• Underground Baking Co: (348 7th Ave E) Although not hosting regular retail operations, Underground Baking Co will have its bread available at the Hendersonville Community Co-op on Wednesdays and Fridays around 2:00 PM. 

• Independent Bean Roasters: (346 7th Ave E, parking accessible on Maple Street and Alley accessed from Maple) Current hours: Wednesday - Saturday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. 

• Homemade Pasta Noodles: (719 Maple St, parking accessible on Maple Street and behind building) Current hours: Wednesday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Check the website for details on upcoming classes and events.

• Mini Batch Bakery: (404 7th Avenue East, parking accessible on Maple Street by the Historic Depot) Current hours: Thursday-Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Pre-Order Valentine’s specials until noon Feb. 12. Call 828-595-4895 or emailMinibatchbakery@gmail.com 

• Claywood: (317 7th Avenue E, parking accessible from Grove/7th and Alley during construction.) – Current hours: Wednesday-Thursday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sunday Brunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM menu, Sunday Dinner menu 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Valentine's Day Prix Fixe - week of Feb. 14, reservations recommended. Old Forester Distillery Whiskey Tasting Event - Feb. 20, see website for details and reservations. 

• M&T Distilling: (711 Maple St, parking accessible on Maple Street and behind the building) - Current hours: Thursday-Friday 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

• Marcos Pizza: (310 7th Ave E, parking accessible at Grove & 7^th) - Current hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 

• Daddy D's Suber Soulfood: (411 7th Ave E, parking accessible on Maple Street and behind building) - Current hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Thursday-Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

• Art on 7th: (330 7th Avenue E, parking accessible by Maple Street Alley) - Open for appointment only, online store for additional purchases.  

• Old Lab Designs and Mercantile:  (730 Locust St, parking accessible on Locust Street and parking lot next to building) – Current hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

• Sycamore Cycles: (743 Locust St, parking accessible on Locust Street) – Current hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.