Ringgold Downtown Partners president Raye Brooks stands beside a tree in downtown Ringgold. Brooks is working to start fundraisers to plant trees throughout the city in tornado ravaged locations.
Photo by Katie WardRinggold Downtown Partners is trying to spur more interest in shopping locally.
“That’s what businesses should do; help each other stay open,” said RDP President Raye Brooks, who co-owns Ringgold Art and Frame Gallery with Richard Stinson. “Ringgold Downtown Partners welcomes businesses from all over Ringgold to become members. We all work together to support each other.”
Brooks said she would like everyone to know that downtown Ringgold boutiques and restaurants are open again for customers.
“All the downtown historic Ringgold businesses are open,” she said. “Don Lo Los, Richard’s Restaurant, Caffeine Addicts and Courthouse Grill have all re-opened. Gregory’s Antiques, Ringgold Art and Frame Gallery, Kutzu Interiors, United Gift Shop, Uniktings, Cozy Boutique, Cottage Treasures Gift Shop and Ringgold Wedding Chapel are all open too.”
She said in the Alabama Highway area Aunt Effie’s Restaurant, Cracker Barrel and Los Reyes are open as well.