The Carriage & Jack-O-Lantern Farms
If you are as big of a fan as I am of The Carriage and Jack-O-Lantern Farms in
downtown Florence, then the two weeks they were closed in April to renovate and
reopen their new store at 121 East Mobile Street was as hard for you as it was
for me. I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed The Carriage’s high quality wine
selection, fine cheese, fresh flowers, and overall chic atmosphere, as well as
Jack-O-Lantern Farm’s delicious produce and homemade goodies until I couldn’t
have it. However, it was well worth the wait for the new space they opened at
the beginning of May. Since their grand opening, these two unique Florence
shops haven’t skipped a beat—frequently filled with patrons eager to relax and
socialize with friends and a nice glass of wine, or shopping for their weekly
groceries, it’s a wonderful place to run into familiar faces and unwind after a
long day at work.

Owned by Jason Allen and Caleb Banks, The Carriage opened their doors in Fall of 2014 in Court Street Market, and has since blossomed into a staple of the Shoals area. Now, at their new location on East Mobile, their wine and market is a larger space that has plenty of room to sit and drink a glass of wine at the bar, or on the couch and chairs in the lounge area. The ceilings are adorned with carriage wheels entwined with twinkle lights that create a cozy, enchanting atmosphere for that romantic date night or after-work retreat. Besides their impressive wine selection, they also sell fine cheese, fresh flowers, and kitchen accessories. Their goal is for customers to feel comfortable, as if they are enjoying a glass of wine in their own kitchen chatting about the events of the day.

If you haven’t visited The
Carriage and Jack-O-Lantern Farms, you’re missing out on one of the highlights
of the Shoals area. This wine and neighborhood market is here to stay and is an
essential piece to downtown Florence. You will always find the highest quality
of service, beverage, and locally grown food, and the jovial atmosphere will
brighten your week. So, go ahead and plan on visiting these two little shops
that have a whole lot of life and prepare yourself to “wine a little and laugh
a lot!”
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