Shivers Creek Catfish House Downtown Jackson Opening 2026 Targets Folk Festival

Shivers Creek Catfish House Downtown Jackson Opening 2026 is now back on track after a stop work order was lifted. The order had temporarily halted renovations at the future restaurant on Capitol Street. The owners now hope to open in time for the National Folk Festival from November 13 to 15.

Shivers Creek Catfish House Downtown Jackson Opening 2026 Back on Schedule

Building owner Kip Gibery said the team worked closely with the permit office. He described the issue as a miscommunication. He thanked Assistant Chief Elliott Holmes of the fire department for being very helpful. Gibery said the opening will depend on an accelerated schedule for the health department.

Gibery owns the building under renovation. He is not affiliated with the ownership of the restaurant. He also owns several other buildings along Capitol Street. The downtown site will be the fourth location for the fish house. The company also runs restaurants in Crystal Springs, Star and Simpson County.

Capitol Street Corridor Draws New Investment

Capitol Street has become a focal point for efforts to attract new businesses, restaurants and entertainment venues. Recent years have brought public and private investment. This includes the redevelopment of historic buildings and new hospitality projects. Festivals, events and retail offerings aim to increase foot traffic.

Downtown advocates welcomed the plan when it was announced earlier this year. It adds another locally owned restaurant to an area with renewed interest from developers. The move also supports downtown Jackson revitalization across the city centre.

An Established Mississippi Brand Heads Downtown

Shivers Creek Catfish House has built a loyal following through its South Mississippi operations and food truck business. It is known for Mississippi farm raised catfish and seafood. Restaurateur Dustin Malley owns the brand. The downtown site places it in one of the largest business districts in the city.

Timing Tied to the National Folk Festival

Jackson will host the National Folk Festival from November 13 to 15. Thousands of visitors are expected in downtown streets for music, dance, food and culture. The free festival will feature performers from across the United States on multiple stages. Capitol Street will serve as one of the main corridors.

A successful opening before the festival would give visitors another dining option. It would also add to the growing lineup of businesses seeking to benefit from higher activity. For now, the timeline depends on finishing construction and securing final inspections and approvals.

Readers can find more details on the official Shivers Creek Catfish House website.

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