- Mark “Yogi” Welborn cuts the ribbon for his new business in downtown Russellville, Five and Dime Antiques, surrounded by Ellis and Willodean Davis as well as friends and Chamber of Commerce representatives.
Antique store opens in Russellville
Published 3:50 pm Monday, August 20, 2018
Five and Dime Antiques and Collectibles is a two-fold business, providing a trip through the past while also giving downtown Russellville a step toward economic progress.
Owner Mark “Yogi” Welborn held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the business Aug. 10. Many community members attended, including the previous owner of the building, Ellis Davis and his wife Willodean.
“This is kind of a continuation of Ellis’ 30-something-year-old dream,” Welborn said.
Davis addressed the crowd and, with teary eyes, expressed his hope for the future of Russellville and his gratitude for businesses like the antique store opening downtown and encouraging people to shop locally.
“I’m so proud of this boy. He’ll carry it on. The people next door will carry it on. This town is coming back,” Ellis said.
Five and Dime Antiques and Collectibles is located across from the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce in downtown Russellville.
