For years we have dreamt of creating a unique place to serve our Northwest Arkansas community. We saw the potential in a 100+ year old building that originally housed the Centerton Bank. This charming building is full of history and has had many owners since it was first built in 1905. While it has had more than its fair share of wear and tear, we knew the building needed to be saved and transformed into something amazing.

Work began inside and out to renovate the neglected building. We had gas lanterns handcrafted for the exterior lighting, painted the facade and added a beautiful pergola to cover the outdoor patio, which now overlooks a playgarden Dave built for kids to enjoy. The main transformation happened on the inside, where we really wanted a space that would feel like “home”.

The Mercantile is a place where we want our community to pause from the pressures of daily life. We want our guests to feel as though they stepped back to simpler times when they enter inside. We envision families meeting here to gather and shop and play. The goods we sell are some of our very favorite things, and items handmade by artisans and artists we have worked with for years.

We can’t wait to welcome you in!
Dave & Jenny Marrs