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Small Business Owners to Turn Shipping Containers into Pop-up Shops

Shab Chic Marketplace


Shipping containers will double as pop-up shops in a lot near Monroe and Marshall across from the newly-opened Edge Alley beginning in late November.

In partnership with the Memphis Medical District Collaborative, Shab Chic Marketplace at The Edge will provide rentable retail space to start-up and small business owners to open boutiques, art studios, and more to create a “creative market and social hub.”

Interested business owners can apply for a retail space through Friday, Oct. 27.

Shab Chic Marketplace

The concept is centered on “the belief of inspiring innovation and creativity, promoting music, art, and above all, the businesses that comprise the marketplace,” according to the vendor application.

The aim is to be an “outlet for small businesses to try their hand at running a small business shop in a nontraditional way.”


Ideal vendors are “hip, unique, and trendy” business owners.

Vendors will be selected by Nov. 1 and the shops will open to the public on Nov. 18.