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- The City of Madison Board of Aldermen has approved the site plan and architectural design for The Gallery.
- This $60 million mixed-use development will feature entertainment, dining, retail, and office space.
- The project will be anchored by a 120,000-square-foot family entertainment center called Spinners.
- Iconic Jackson barbecue restaurant Pig & Pint will open its second location within The Gallery.
- Developers expect much of the work on the privately funded project to be complete by Fall 2026.
The arts and entertainment district known as The Gallery passed its latest test before a board in Madison on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
The City of Madison Board of Aldermen gave The Gallery a vote of approval for site plan and architectural design for all six buildings of the development. The Gallery is a privately funded, mixed-use destination that will include entertainment, dining, retail and office space in a designed community.
Work has begun on the Madison development project, located off Galleria Parkway on 17 acres visible from I-55 North.
A local development group on April 22, announced intentions to build a $60 million arts and entertainment district for Madison. Ground has been broken on the economic development project, and now the city has given its blessing.
“This approval comes almost a year to the day after we first presented our conceptual vision to city leaders,” Chad Phillips, senior VP, president of Bellamare Development Services, Bellamare Development, told the Clarion Ledger. “Bellamare is incredibly proud of the collaboration between our team, city officials, and community partners. The City’s final approval marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Madison’s growth story.”
Phillips said he expects much of the work will be complete by the fall 2026.
“The Gallery is a testament to what can be achieved when a community’s voice shapes the vision,” said Sunny Sethi, president and CEO of Bellamare Development Services, Bellamare Development. “Every aspect of this development — from its entertainment venues to its dining experiences — was inspired by the hopes and ideas shared by Madison residents. We’re deeply grateful for the City’s final approval and honored to bring this shared vision to life.”
Iconic barbecue restaurant is opening second location at The Gallery
An iconic Jackson restaurant is adding a second location, and it will be at the Gallery.
Pig & Pint, which opened in the Fondren District of Jackson in 2014 and has become one of the signature barbecue restaurants in all of Mississippi, recently announced it will become a part of the Gallery.
“At The Pig & Pint, we’ve always been about chef-driven barbecue and craft beer, served with a side of nostalgia and true Southern hospitality,” said Scott Jackson, founding partner of The Pig & Pint. “Madison has such a strong sense of community, and we’re excited to be part of it with our second location.”
Bowling alley and fun for kids
At the heart of the project is Spinners, a 120,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor family entertainment center featuring bowling, skating and other games. While there is another Spinners location in Florence, Phillips told the Clarion Ledger the new location is much different and larger in scale.
“As always, Madison does it right the first time, and we are excited about this venue coming to our city. Very soon we will see some very happy children,” said Mary Hawkins Butler, Madison mayor.
Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at [email protected] or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter @GreenOkra1.
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