The Lounge Salon interior at The District — styling chairs and wash stations
Shops & Services

Shop the square

Boutiques, makers, gifts, and beauty studios — a curated reason to stroll downtown Jacksonville, Alabama.

The District creative suites — stone storefronts with Food, Shop, and Boutique signage
A Reason to Stroll

Independent shops, back downtown

The District is bringing boutique retail, makers, gifts, and personal-care professionals back to downtown Jacksonville — and the first is already here. The Lounge Salon, a full-service hair and nail salon, is open now alongside Tulip Café, with boutiques, makers, and gift shops arriving for the Fall 2026 phase. Browse a corner boutique, watch a maker at work, find the right gift, or book an appointment — all on one walkable square.

Every storefront is curated to complement its neighbors rather than compete with them. The result is a shopping experience you can't get from a strip center or a screen: real streets, real character, and a mix of independent shops worth a Saturday afternoon.

The District is also home to Salon Lofts — eight private, turnkey suites for independent hair, nail, lash, brow, and skincare professionals — making the square a destination for looking and feeling your best.

The Shopping Directory

What's coming to the square

The Lounge Salon is open now. The concepts below show the retail and service lineup being curated for downtown Jacksonville's Fall 2026 phase — this directory updates as shops are announced.

For Retailers, Makers & Beauty Pros

Claim a storefront or a suite

Creative Suites with a loft above every unit, larger anchor footprints for established brands, and fully furnished Salon Lofts from $750 a month — there's a right-sized home on the square for your business.