Madison the City Business Network

10/14/2026

THURSDAY!!!

Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Parkway Community Center with a Ribbon Cutting at 10:30 am Thursday, October 15 at 601 Reunion Parkway.

The 50,000 square foot Parkway Community Center includes two full-size basketball courts, a youth auditorium that seats approximately 500 people, and an outdoor basketball court with pickleball striping. Upstairs, there are nine classrooms that will provide space for education, discipleship meetings, and community activities. The center also features a large commercial kitchen and dining/ballroom space capable of seating more than 600 people.

10/14/2026

"Just gorgeous!" was the comment most often heard at Tuesday's Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for The Stone Source!

Thank you to all who participated:
- family, friends, staff, and clients of this new business owned by Troy Burnette and Clint Estess
- Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler and Alderman Mike Hudgins
- Business Network Advisory Council members Teri Roddy of Covenant Caregivers, Amy Forsyth of Hometown Madison Magazine, and Mark Doiron of Allstate Mark Doiron Insurance
- Madison the City Mayor's Youth Council with Director Leigha Brewer Nix

The Stone Source is located at 1485 Highland Colony, Suite 130, next to Juniker Jewelry Co. It offers wholesale and retail stone countertops, tile, wood flooring, carpet and rugs.

10/13/2026

Mark your calendars to join us in honoring veterans!

10/13/2026

SHOP MADISON. BID BIG!
Turn Holiday Shopping into Auction Money!

Watercolor Salon & Shoppe is on the Santa Express! Located at 107 Merchant Street, Suite 1-F, this high-end hair care salon and gift shop is donating a Kerastase Gloss Absolu Hydra-glazing haircare system, including the Shampoo, Conditioner, and Gloss Drops, valued at $135, plus a $100 Watercolor Salon gift card for a total value of $235.

To bid on this and an array of other fabulous gifts, simply shop at participating Madison businesses November 1-December 31, save your receipts, and turn the receipts in for Madison Money to spend at our January 9 auction.

Madison businesses wishing to participate in our Santa Express Shop Local Holiday campaign may register at https://madisonthecity.com/shop/.

10/13/2026

TODAY!!!

Everyone is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for new Madison business, The Stone Source, on Tuesday, October 13. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 4:00 pm with the Open House proceeding until 6:30 pm. The Stone Source is located at 1485 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 130 next to Juniker Jewelry.

The Madison location is the second with the original in Brandon.

The Stone Source proclaims "We turn stone into home. The Stone Source has been helping Mississippians create quality spaces of enduring beauty for their homes and businesses for more than 48 years. We stand proudly on our reputation as the most experienced stone fabricator and tile distributor in the state of Mississippi, with a devotion to quality that is second-to-none. Whether you need a granite countertop, marble bath, stone fireplace or outdoor living space, our expertise is reflected in every project we undertake."

The Stone Source offers wholesale and retail stone countertops, tile, wood flooring, carpe, and rugs.

10/12/2026

Welcome to the Business Network!

Everyone is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for new Madison business, The Stone Source, on Tuesday, October 13. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 4:00 pm with the Open House proceeding until 6:30 pm. The Stone Source is located at 1485 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 130 next to Juniker Jewelry.

The Madison location is the second with the original in Brandon.

The Stone Source proclaims "We turn stone into home. The Stone Source has been helping Mississippians create quality spaces of enduring beauty for their homes and businesses for more than 48 years. We stand proudly on our reputation as the most experienced stone fabricator and tile distributor in the state of Mississippi, with a devotion to quality that is second-to-none. Whether you need a granite countertop, marble bath, stone fireplace or outdoor living space, our expertise is reflected in every project we undertake."

The Stone Source offers wholesale and retail stone countertops, tile, wood flooring, carpe, and rugs.

10/12/2026

There's plenty of Scarecrow fun left during October!

This year’s SCARECROW FESTIVAL will take place on Thursday, October 22 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Liberty Park featuring:

- Faze 4 Band
- inflatables
- petting zoo
- cake walk
- face painting
- train rides
- games: Velcro Ax Throwing by Parkway Hills UMC, Spin the Wheel by State Farm, Obstacle Course by Burn Boot Camp, Lemonade, Tea, and Kids’ Combo Cards by Raising Canes
- Madison County Bookmobile
- photo booth
- WAGS and other life-size characters
- first 300 families get a swag bag stuffed with goodies and coupons from Madison businesses
- Food Vendors: A’Ha Bistro, Burgers and Blues, C & C Dye Free Cotton Candy, Frosty Freeze, Funnel Cake Land, Lucy’s Lemonade, Pickles Snoballs, and Pizza Shack

10/09/2026

And last, but certainly not least, is the entry from St. Matthews UMC where Moses is parting the Red Sea! They are located at 7427 Old Canton Rd.

10/06/2026

The scarecrow at the Madison Station Botanic Garden is "Coat of Many Colors! Ode to the legend, Dolly Parton, and her humble beginnings from the mountains/foothills of east Tennessee!" The Garden is located at 2069 Main Street.

10/06/2026

Have you signed up for the Scarecrow Stroll on Saturday?

These folks will be there for sure:
- Grand Marshal Robert Pickenpaugh, Madison's Master Potter
- Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler
- Madison (MS) Police Department Color Guard
- Mississippi Swing! Band playing our favorite Second Line music
- WAGS and the Heavenly Paws Pet Clubs with their own dogs, plus the adorable adoptables from Webster Animal Shelter
- the Madison the City Mayor's Youth Council
- Mrs. Mississippi America and Miss Mississippi For America Strong
- a host of families, groups, and individuals

We have more than 100 signed up, but there is plenty of room for you to put on a scarecrow costume and join us in strolling from Main Street at the railroad track, through The Village at Madison, to the Business Network office at 2023 Main Street. RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN LINE AT https://madisonthecity.com/stroll/.

Stroll begins at 3:00 pm, but don't leave us when it's over. The first 500 people will be the judges for the first ever Scarecrow Tailgate Showdown from 3:30-5:00 pm. You can dance to the music of Adam the DJ, get your fall family pics at our Photo Booth, and enjoy Kids Zone sponsored by The Village at Madison. Awards for the Scarecrow Decorating Contest, Scarecrow Stroll, and Scarecrow Tailgate Showdown will be given at 5:00 pm.