Terry Commercial Realty (TCR) is proud to announce the opening of Hensley Plaza in downtown Jasper, Georgia, scheduled for March 2025. This historic building, dating back to the 1930s, has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its original charm, including marble tile walls, while transforming into a vibrant community space. Designed to foster connection and celebrate local culture, the plaza will feature open-air amenities like firepits, outdoor games, live music, and a pet-friendly environment. Named in tribute to Hensley's Service Center, a long-time local business owner, the plaza reflects TCR's commitment to honoring Jasper's history while driving economic and social vitality. The first tenant, The Wall Street Barbering Company, will bring Jasper's first luxury barbering experience, with additional leasing opportunities available.
JASPER, Ga., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terry Commercial Realty (TCR) is pleased to announce the opening of Hensley Plaza, a community-centric space located in downtown Jasper, Georgia. Scheduled to open in March, 2025 this project represents the collaborative efforts to create an inviting, welcoming, family-friendly destination for local residents and visitors.
A Community-Centered Space
The building goes back to the 1930's and has been home to a variety of tenants, including the former City Hall and Jail. Extensive efforts have been made to preserve the character defining features of the building, including the original marble tile walls. With Hensley Plaza, TCR aims to provide local experiences where people can gather, socialize and enjoy the charm of downtown Jasper. The plaza is designed to be an inviting, open-air space with a variety of amenities like firepits, entertaining games, outdoor seating, and allow local performers or musicians an opportunity to showcase their talents
"By opening Hensley Plaza, we want to offer two commercial tenants and the community a space that complements the history and culture of downtown Jasper, while also providing an area where people can come together and feel connected," said Dave Terry, President and Founder of Terry Commercial Realty (TCR), who lives in Jasper and is a Member of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation went onto say that "it is a big step towards our mission of legacy-lasting projects and trying to make a positive impact in the community we live in. We want to accentuate the local culture. The location offers majestic views of the North Georgia mountains, opportunities to enjoy nature and creates a great opportunity for walkability in the central business district of downtown Jasper."
What to Expect at Hensley Plaza
Hensley Plaza will offer a variety of simple, welcoming amenities that encourage community engagement and socializing. In addition to mountain range views, the plaza will have live music, historical plaques, a community garden, outdoor games like cornhole, pet-friendly environment, a book exchange, and bike parking. The future phases include murals and artwork on the exterior walls, an EV charging station and recycling program.
A Tribute to Local History
Hensley Plaza is named after Hensley's Service Center, a fixture in the Jasper community and previous owner of the building for over 30 years before retiring. Terry added that "we've been talking to the Hensley's to try and capture their stories and history from their perspective. We've already found empty moonshine bottles in the ceiling panels and old sidewalk bricks that will be repurposed into the landscape."
Terry, who is also President of the Pickens County Small Business Development Council (SBDC), wants this initiative to help other locally owned, downtown businesses prosper as well. Terry said that he understands people are naturally skeptical of change, but wants the space to be an additive that helps other locally owned businesses be more sustainable and drive more foot traffic to their establishments.
Terry said that it "was also important to use all Georgia-based tradesmen and suppliers for the renovations as part of a further effort to invest in local economic development. We wanted to be mindful of the environmental impact as well. We placed an emphasis on the landscape design and streetscape around the plaza to help beautify the aesthetics of the surrounding area. The lot the plaza sits on had become vacant and dilapidated. We hope this type of project inspires other property owners. We are all in this together."
"We are grateful for the legacy of Hensley's Service Center and wanted to honor that while creating something special that can serve the community. We are dedicated to enhancing downtown Jasper, while paying respect and homage to its history by creating spaces that bring the community together in a prospering and meaningful way."
First Tenant to Open in March, 2025
The first of two tenants will be The Wall Street Barbering Company, LLC with an official grand opening in March, 2025. Amy Leake, the founder of Salon 84 in downtown Jasper, is behind the new company and excited about expanding into Hensley Plaza. Leake said, "this expansion aligns with our own community-oriented mission - we can't wait to be a part of Hensley Plaza and offer Jasper's first luxury barbering experience."
Terry went on to say that "Amy is such an amazing ambassador for Jasper. Amy is committed, cares and is the type of tenant we want to partner with and help set-up for long term success."
TCR is actively pre-leasing for a tenant to occupy the approx 2500sf directly connected and integrated to the plaza. Margot Weatherford with eXp Realty at Northgate Station in Marble Hill, GA is leading the leasing efforts and added "this is an incredibly unique opportunity to be in the heart of an emerging downtown district in North Georgia. The location has excellent line of sight, visibility for branding and comes with over 40 dedicated parking spaces as part of the lease. Dave set a high standard during the renovations and the plaza area will offer the right tenant so many opportunities for community socializing and connecting."
Join Us for the Opening
While details have not been announced yet, the community is invited to join us for the grand opening of Hensley Plaza. For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Denisse Sponza
Terry Commercial Realty
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 678-592-6453
Website: www.terrycommercialrealty.com
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About Terry Commercial Realty, LLC
Terry Commercial Realty, LLC (TCR) is a fully integrated real estate owner, developer and investor based in Jasper, Georgia. Founded in 2022 by serial entrepreneur Dave Terry, the company's mission is to facilitate impactful and community enriching projects in the North Georgia area. TCR focuses on real estate opportunities that help revitalize, uplift and sustain local economies. Our rapidly expanding portfolio includes long-term, strategic investments like mixed-use community centers, downtown district properties, short and long term rentals, private-public sector partnerships and supporting small-business growth and expansion.
With a collaborative network and team of industry experts based in Georgia, TCR is uniquely positioned to execute against all types of real estate transactions. We are a proud member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Main Street America, Pickens and Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Georgia Downtown Association.
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