Reduce, Reuse, Rehome: Ellen Bennett and the RIFA Auction Group

Since 2020, Ellen Bennett has served as the Online Sales Manager of Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) and is widely known in the Jackson community for her item listings in the RIFA Auction Group on Facebook. Twice a month, she conducts an online auction with around 80 unique items — all previously donated to the organization — for the public to bid on throughout the week. The proceeds of every auction item go to RIFA, a Jackson-based nonprofit with a mission to fight hunger locally, so item winners get to help provide meals to food-insecure members of the community with their purchases. For each listing, whether it’s a mid-century lamp, a tricycle, or a vegetable chopper, she comes up with a compelling description that’ll have anyone hooked.

Stories, Local, Local BusinessCourtney SearcyApril 7, 2023RIFA, thrifting, jackson tn, local business

Saving Money and Sharing History: A Guide To Jackson's Antique Stores

With the renewed focus on sustainability in our shopping habits, Christmas on its way, and COVID-19 making our pockets lighter, the art of thrifting and antiquing is essential today. Thankfully, we have several locally-owned antique and vintage stores in the Jackson area. The perfect gift for a friend, family member, or yourself is waiting for you right here in the 731. You may find some truly wonderful mid-century modern pieces, handmade local crafts like soy candles or macrame wall hangings, Southwestern blankets, Turkish kilim rugs, used books and vinyl, and more at these locations. All you have to do is be patient and look!

Guides, LocalOlivia ChinNovember 17, 2020antiques, Carriage House Antique Mall, Yarbro's Antique Mall, butler's antiques, The Lost Reserve, The Darn Yankee, Red Barn Antiques, local shopping, gifts, christmas, sustainability, thrifting, vintage, guide, local business