The Made in Tuskegee Creative Courtyard will feature four affordable micro-retail vendor spaces designed for makers, artisans, food producers, small retailers, and farmers looking to test or expand their business ideas in a supportive, flexible environment.

Our goal is to provide low-barrier opportunities for local entrepreneurs to reach customers, build brand visibility, and grow their business within a revitalized historic downtown setting.

• Flexible, affordable leasing
   
• Utilities included
   
• High-visibility courtyard setting
   
• Shared foot traffic from events & pop-ups
   
• Ideal for makers, crafters, food entrepreneurs, and specialty goods
   

Vendors benefit from courtyard activity, including:

• Pop-up events
   
• Markets
   
• Workshops
   
• Cultural programming
   
• Tourism foot traffic
   

Space is available for:

• Local produce vending
   
• Farm products
   
• Small-scale value-added items
   
• Pilot food access programs
   

We welcome interest from:

• Makers & artisans
   
• Soap, candle, and natural goods creators
   
• Cottage food producers
   
• Local farmers
   
• Micro-retailers
   
• Craft and design entrepreneurs
   
• Specialty food vendors
   
• Sustainable goods brands
   
• Seasonal vendors
   

Our vendor mix will reflect local talent, locally made goods, and Black Belt entrepreneurship.

Micro-spaces keep overhead low and allow you to test ideas before scaling.

You’re surrounded by other makers and entrepreneurs.

Markets, workshops, and courtyard gatherings draw consistent visitors.

Become part of Tuskegee’s revitalization and attract new customers.

Perfect for emerging businesses, rotating vendors, or seasonal brands.

Vendor leasing is expected to begin after construction phases are complete.

Projected Timeline:

• 2026–2027: Construction & build-out
   
• 2027: Vendor onboarding & soft opening
   
• 2027 and beyond: Rotating and seasonal vendor opportunities
   

Interested businesses can join the interest list now.