Marcus Cheatham’s Downtown Restaurant Revival

Marcus Cheatham, who recently ran for city council, is set to open a new breakfast and lunch spot downtown in the former Taste of the Island space — part of his ambitious three-property revitalization plan on East Capital Street. Though new to restaurant ownership, Cheatham will handle business operations and analytics while delegating the kitchen, aiming to launch within six months. The neighborhood is buzzing with change: nearby Shivers Creek Catfish House is also opening, while others like Remo’s Cafe have closed — but hopeful signs include the upcoming Planetarium reopening, chef Nick Wallace’s Hen & Egg, and future plans for a vegan restaurant and bookstore. Downtown Jackson is evolving fast, blending fresh energy with ongoing renewal. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74007f0538761441