Applications Open Through 10/31/25
Pop Local at Carriage Crossing | Collierville, TN
Edwards Realty Company is offering one entrepreneur or small business owner 6 rent-free months to test their products or services in a premium retail storefront at Carriage Crossing in Collierville, TN, plus up to $5,000 to help bring their dream to life!
Program Details and Benefits
Free Storefront
If selected, participants will receive 6 rent-free months to a storefront at Carriage Crossing and up to $5,000 to make their vision a reality.
PR & Marketing Approach
Including promotion on Carriage Crossing's social channels (13,000+ Facebook and 6,000+ Instagram Followers), E-blast to 28,000+ customers and a robust media relations platform.
Program Timeline*
October 31: Applications Due
November 13: Finalists Announced
December 12: Finalist Interviews
December 13: Finalist Showcase Day
January: Winner Announced
Spring: Winner Grand Opening
*Subject to Change
Applications Open Through 10/31/25
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@shoppoplocal.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We are looking for an innovative and original retail concept that complements the existing businesses at Carriage Crossing.
The selected business will be required to obtain all necessary business licenses and permits from the Town of Collierville and State of Tennessee (when applicable).
Employees of the Carriage Crossing, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers, and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Contest.
Businesses will be judged, and finalists will be selected based on four main criteria:
- Responses to Application
- Finalist In-Person Interviews
- Finalist Showcase Day
- Social Media Voting.
For more information on the selection process, see our Terms & Conditions.
Yes! The winning space can be utilized for other aspects of operating your business (wholesale, internet sales, etc). The main requirement for the winner is that the business be open to the public 7 days a week during normal center hours.
The winning business will be expected to maintain regular hours of operation for Carriage Crossing businesses. These hours are currently:
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Monday-Saturday
Noon - 6 p.m. | Sunday
Finalists will be contacted at the end of the Application Period (around October 29–November 5) through the email and phone number provided in the Application to confirm their participation as a Finalist.
Being named a Finalist is a significant achievement on its own. It means your business was selected over all other applicants as being ready to become a Pop Local Winner.
Finalists will be expected to participate in all elements of the Program. This includes:
- In-Person Interviews with Carriage Crossing staff (December 12)
- Finalist Showcase Day at Carriage Crossing (December 13)
- Sharing Finalist status on their social media pages and linking to social media voting page
- Media interviews as made available
- Any other promotional opportunity that becomes available during the course of the contest
The Finalist Showcase Day on Saturday, December 13, is your opportunity to show off to the public, media, & judges what your business is all about. It is your chance to shine and promote your business to the tremendous Carriage Crossing audience.
Showcase Day will occur live, on-site at Carriage Crossing and be open to the public. Exact timing details are TBD and will be shared with Finalists when selected.
The Pop Local program is designed to help new businesses open at Carriage Crossing. As such, it is our hope and intention that the Winner of the contest will continue on as a tenant for many years to come.
Exact details about future rent and lease terms will be shared with the Finalists during the in-person interview process.