Slim's Frenchtown Mercantile

Oh, l’m never gonna be the same again Now I’ve seen the way it’s got to end
Sweet dream, sweet dream
Strange magic.
“Strange Magic” - ELO

In early March we will celebrate the seventh anniversary of our acquisition of a structure that was once home to an iconic BBQ diner - Slim’s Barbecue. A popular gathering place, constructed in 1947 in the vernacular of a southern BBQ joint, this building was vacant for over 20 years, and then, in 2017, was scheduled for demolition.

That same year, we had just completed a lengthy restoration of a 1930 filling station (now @frenchtownstation) just next door to Slim’s.

Demolition day for the old Slim’s BBQ drew near, but we had a dream to save and restore this place and reimagine it as an upscale mercantile.
After more than a year of intense restoration, we opened Slim’s Frenchtown Mercantile in July 2019.

Now, seven years since acquisition, Slim’s continues its journey as a very special and unique shopping experience. We have one awesome block of restored goodness in @paducahcreativecity, and we work hard to fill these shops with interesting and captivating items for your consideration.

Since opening shops in 2017 and 2019, respectively, our Frenchtown block has been honored and recognized by @southernlivingmag, @styleblueprint, @goodgritmag, and @onlyinyourstate. We’re proud that both shops have welcomed visitors from across the country. It’s the kind of strange magic that comes from following a dream.

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