This family (the Sharps) are class acts and run a fine establishment. I mean what is the big deal. Reminiscent of a French country bistro, the intimate dining All listings are informational only. PartyCache and PartyBook are trademarks of ForTheFairest,LLC. QB, I got those documents last night but haven't had time to read them.

But I have a sneaking suspicion that a black-owned restaurant with a predominantly black, working-class clientele would not be allowed by the larger neighborhood community to operate in the same location as the Fairview Inn, and that's what's wrong with spot-zoning. Let's be honest, there is alot of trash talking on this board. Lovely stay at the Fairview. event fairview jackson inn ms Post Office Box 22548 | Jackson, Mississippi 39225 | P: (601) 948-7575 | F:(601) 352-5539 |contact@greaterjacksonpartnership.com I did, however, write about it when it seemed no one else was talking about it, and as a result some people learned about it who didn't seem to know, or at least so they said. Out of line. It is like having an extra kitchen and dining room that you never have to clean up for those days that you don't feel like it! It's 100 +/- feet from North State not like in the middle of Belhaven. "It would have a very negative effect on us," Sharp said. i hope you are implying the zoning change should should favor the sharps. But without having read it, I'm guessing that the neighbors must be basing their arguments on something; I have seen in the past (before current owners) "unruly and disruptive" crowds there, but I can't know now. Any new word on what Barrett-Simon has been able to accomplish in her advocacy for the Fairview? Their examples of that type of behavior are directly related to the plaintiffs' own attempts to shut down the allegedly "high density commercial uses." }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); if (d.getElementById(id)) return; and i'll agree with stuart that there could have been a larger focus on the more recent history of the inn - including the efforts the sharps have put into making it what it is today. They picked the easiest target - the restaurant - in an effort to shut the whole operation down. In the meantime, Sophia's Restaurant at the Inn will remain "in full operation," Sharp said. i've seen worse assumptions made on this board. Fairview Inn & Restaurant It's a beautiful inn. No hard and fast answer, Belhaven.

Hell, there's more traffic there for a wedding than any given day of the restaurant. Fairview is mentioned in the book as are several Jackson landmarks.I'm kinda an ambassador for Jackson now (always was though). We journalists have to learn that quickly. It must be blind. This bar offers perfectly cooked prawns, steaks and fish listed on the menu. It's fine to mention Simmons, but why not add more information about the Sharps, who are wonderful folks. How do you sustain a wait staff and a kitchen staff on that type of revenue?". So them's the rules. It's spot-zoning, and spot-zoning is an invitation to redlining. Meantime, this is where this argument ends. A smart compromise is needed, and efforts to strengthen the law in a fair way that doesn't play favorites. I am pro-local business, but I am also pro-peaceful neighborhoods. This all comes to down to their not wanting cars legally parked on their street. User agreement and privacy statement. My suggestion here is not to take sides too easily. My parents have stayed at the inn countless times and love it. Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pmDinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pmSunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:00pmLibrary Lounge:Monday - Friday: 4:00PM - closingSaturday: 12noon-closing. Change the law and if that doesn't hapen - obey the law.

Take your money, your passion, and your degree, and do something GOOD for our city! Add Business | Privacy Policy | Return/Refund Policy | About PartyCache Hospitality Web Solutions, About PartyCache Hospitality Web Solutions. Visit Website Point made. And QB, you're way over the line about the opposition to the restaurant. It is.

I don't live over there any more so I can't speak to how it is now. Chef Gary Hawkins selects fresh, regional ingredients and prepares them with his own eclectic flair, emphasizing local fresh seafood. I know all too well how allegations can damage a life (or multiple lives). If you should happen to lose this thing, would you consider a trade? Fairview Inn & Restaurant The Ledger and the local tablogs have little beyond personal attacks in their comments, so go there if that's what you're into. Donna, Patio Dining, Fireplace, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Bar Seating, Smoking Area (patio), Brunch, Bar (Full), Private Rooms, Lounge, Smoking Area, Wine, Beer, Private Spaces. "Many of those people did not know it was the same Simmons who ran the Citizens Councils of America, which helped lead boycotts on any business that didn't go along with segregation. "We still support Fairview in terms of the bed-and-breakfast," Mark Modak-Truran said. If you answer in the affirmative, I would like to hear a little more about that if you are willing to share.

125 S. Congress St. #1324 * Jackson, MS * 39201, Luckett, DuPree Push Education, Business Help. A good number of people told me they didn't know about his past when they had supported the inn in the first place until they read my comments about it. It's one of those rare issues that really does seem to have two solid sides to it, and I see them both, and don't believe either side should be demonized: the Sharps or the Modak-Trurans. A friend asked a few weeks ago if it was okay to put up the granddaughter of the Warner Brothers clan at the Fairview Inn, and I said absolutely. Class act. But I can't speak to it recently either way. js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; But that's not relevant, I guess. i sure hope they get to stick around. They could have withdrawn the appeal at any time; they could have failed to submit a brief; they could have failed to appear at oral argument. I do hope it works out well for everyone, though. why call him/her out? Your entire argument is premised on the assumption that the plaintiffs merely want to overturn the City Council's allowing the Fairview to operate a restaurant.

Enjoyable service is something that visitors note in their comments. Google users like Fairview Inn: it was rated 4.8 stars. and don't tell me they didn't have to submit a brief, show up for orals, or otherwise put effort into continually pursuing this. There are two solutions to this problem: 1. I'm guessing Ward will follow up. they aren't asking that the zoning law be changed. Sorry. I don't think Jackson can afford this kind of NIMBYism.

I see no reason to assume that the neighbors have evil intent or are lying. Donna writes: Pay fair prices for eating at this bar. Instead, they are people who don't want to live across the street from a B&B, spa, event facility, and restaurant. My assumptions are due to my experiences with this type of situation. Lots of problems with the manner in which the City of Jackson enacted the Fairview Inn Amendments. Actually, I'm not saying one way or the other.

The Fairview Inn Amendments greatly expand the use from a small bed and breakfast with a sporadic social event into a full scale restaurant (not the "small restaurant" being blogged about). There are bigger issues in Jackson to fight against (or stand up for) Mr. Truran. Over the negative recommendation of the City of Jackson's Planning Board, the City Council of Jackson pushed forward on legislation that favored one business over all others. Also, are you insinuating through your comment, that you "broke" this material, and were responsible for the core group of supporters awareness of same? i'm no legal expert, but couldn't they have had this dropped, or pushed for jackson to create that special zoning. Thanks, 2599. For me it doesn't matter what the plaintiffs' motives are and I certainly have nothing against the defendants; I ate at the Fairview for the first time Sunday for brunch.

Indeed, all of zoning law is based on protecting the residential zones. i just hate for some of our "backwards thinking" jacksonians tying that to the Sharps, present day. OK behave. My point is not against the Sharps; it is saying to rally the community to lobby to get the laws more friendly to mixed-use zoning if that's what you want to see, rather than relying on special favors. Sophias offers full bar service and an extensive and affordable wine list.Before or after dinner relax with a small plate and craft cocktail at the Library Lounge. "I always put up my colleagues from other universities there when they're coming into town. 2014-2022 ForTheFairest,LLC. And we often wouldn't be able to park in front of our own house due to traffic there, and that was before the restaurant. I disagree with you there. For a good example of what happens when selective zoning is used to control which businesses and organizations can operate in a given community, we need look no further than the Madison mosque controversy. A full scale restaurant operation is incompatible with an R-2 designation. So I'm pretty much where I was then: There are two sides to this, and there is probably a compromise to be found. yes, it brings a different crowd into the neighborhood, but so do weddings (where many have been drinking when they leave AND add to the traffic issues.) This is the kind of business that earns the City's last slogan of "Best of the New South." Not sure on Barrett-Simon, yet. Share: Actually, another poster made the statement and I was was trying to defend him. Like I said, this was predictable, and I agree with the Modak-Trurans that it's unfortunate that the Sharps inherited the problem the Simmonses created. No representation is made or warranty given as to their content, correctness, or usability. Peter Sharp, who owns and operates the Belhaven bed-and-breakfast with his wife Tamar, said today that attorneys representing the Inn and the city will likely ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision. because it should. I understand this. var _mnisq=_mnisq||[]; "My point is not against the Sharps; it is saying to rally the community to lobby to get the laws more friendly to mixed-use zoning if that's what you want to see, rather than relying on special favors. ladd, you said that you no longer lived there so you couldn't speak of the current state of affairs, but i heard the number there saturday was over 300, and i was there toward the end. It's kinda basic. i didn't see litter, illegally parked cars, or anything else that was out of the ordinary or disruptive. They did inherit the problem--which seemed to come about in the first place from an innkeeper who was used to getting his way in Jackson. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; The law does need to be changed to allow the Fairview Inn, but not as a special case. It probably involves a change in zoning that allows certain kinds of businesses and the regulation and community-response period that goes along with that. That's it exactly, GLewis. I guess this is where the argument comes from (with all due respect). Those of us who "know" the Sharps are passionate about protecting their interests and what they contribute to the city. You've clearly taken sides. It is they, not Simmons, who are adversely impacted by this ruling. When we shared that information then, it gave pause to many of the people who were trying to get them a special permit." (function(b,d,a,c){b.getElementById(d)||(c=b.getElementsByTagName(a)[0],a=b.createElement(a),a.type="text/javascript",a.async=!0,a.src="http://www.greaterjacksonpartnership.com/Content/Script/Ads.min.js",c.parentNode.insertBefore(a,c))})(document,"mni-ads-script","script");

Many of those people did not know it was the same Simmons who ran the Citizens Councils of America, which helped lead boycotts on any business that didn't go along with segregation. Reminiscent of a French country bistro, the intimate dining room has a romantic atmosphere, with a garden-like setting and its own private entrance on the west side of the Inn.

So let's be clear, the Modak-Trurans and the Bakers have no problems at all with the Bed and Breakfast and are not trying to put the Fairview Inn out of business. It was as if there was a media blackout on it. In any case, it looks like Margaret Barrett-Simon will push to pass appropriate ordinances to allow the continued operation of the Fairview. Nestled in the Belhaven District of Jackson, Peter & Tamar Sharp invite you to experience Sophias Restaurant. Play like an adult or move on. Wonderful. We haven't been invited to participate in the process. "Unruly and disruptive patrons" of the Fairview? Modak-Truran said that he regrets the tension the case has caused and that he feels badly for the Sharps. "It seems like the Simmonses tried to use more political influence on the city to get them to use this alternative procedure," Mark Modak-Truran said. Good wine or delicious beer are waiting for you at Fairview Inn. All who have addressed the problem understand it's legal ramifications; however, it is so unfortunate for the now owners who have spent so much time and money into making Fairview a class act. That law is unconstitutional. Instead of it being "Fairview Inn", the Welcome Sign would read, "Welcome to the INNS of Fairview." I mean the thing is four star upper upscale.Whose propety values aren't going up in that block. That's about all there is to share about it. OK that said, all of my friends and biz associates know I am from Jackson and all of them are reading that book. In sum, bloggers may not like our position, and that I can respect. It's petty, and it's beneath most of you. The restaurant does bring a different type of commerce to the street than the B&B does and, of course, the neighbors should have a say in whether or not they want that there. _mnisq.push(["domain","www.greaterjacksonpartnership.com"],["context",299],["member",3618],["max",5],["rotate",1],["maxWidth",480],["maxHeight",60],["create","mn-banner"]); ;-) Sadly, I don't think this issue is really about NIMBYism*; I think it's pretty straightforward a law problem. If QB had said "in my opinion, this looks like", would he have been in the right then? "They inherited it.". User assumes all risk of use. fairview inn into tuck hangout neighborhood lounge library We recommend the Fairview Inn Bed and Breakfast to business guests and family members.

;-) And I know you understand the importance of history, considering what you do, and know that mentioning the history of a building and the person who created the issue in the first place is not a reflection on the current owners. 2. Thank you 2599. If you made it out to Saturday's open house/picnic, you would have seen first hand what a gem the Fairview AND Sophia's (and nomispa) is to Belhaven and Jackson, MS. It's one of those rare issues that really does seem to have two solid sides to it, and I see them both, and don't believe either side should be demonized: the Sharps or the Modak-Trurans. And we'd have big buses burning exhaust in front of our place sometimes then. Well, please read their opposition to the city's motion to reconsider. I have never eaten at the restaraunt there but have attended a few functions and it seems the parking for guests is relatively unobtrusive. My whole point is that I have not taken a side, and am open to all sides to the extent that I have time to think about this. It is a legal issue, pure and simple. (The plaintiffs' [mis]characterization of the Fairview). provisions The Plaintiffs' comments in this article made my argument. I also like that it provides a nice restaurant venue in a residential area -- mixed use, if you will. That's not right. 1. Point of inquiry, Donna: are you claiming that supporters of the Fairview actually contacted you personally, told you that you were the first person to tell them about Bill Simmons' political past, and that those people then were conflicted over your information?

They've made it clear that they're not against the B&B you do not have the right or standing to speak on their behalf and make accusations you can't know are true.

I'm passionate about the Fairview because I see a couple here who came from Florida, and shortly after, lost their son to cancer, and have pushed and thrived and made this beautiful place what it is. It would be like saying David Duke used to stay there when he visited Jackson (and I'm not implying he ever did, just using that as a point). A smart move. Civil War- themed room with large antique tables. Ms. Barrett-Simon never wanted our input, and refused to meet with us despite repeated attempts. The bottom line is that the zoning probably needs to be changed, rather than just seeking special exemptions. They purchased the inn knowing that there was litigation pending. It sounds like you're doing just that, Stuart.

Take personal responsibility for your own posts, please, and self-regulate that kind of stuff out if you want to post here. (*For those who don't recognize the NIMBY term, it stands for Not In My Back Yard, and is usually used in cases of well-to-do people not wanting social services in their communities because they don't want their property values to fall or be around "those" people. What you said that I quoted three posts above is not stated as opinion; it's stated as fact.

I was in New Orleans the other day, and commented to my friend who lives there that the most wonderful thing about the city was no matter where you lived, you could just walk outside, take a few steps, and in no time be enjoying dinner somewhere. They picked the easiest target - the restaurant - in an effort to shut the whole operation down. yes, s/he and i see this from the same point of view, but i don't see any contentious behavior. To clear up any misunderstanding by fellow bloggers, our position is as follows: On Thursday, the high court ruled 6-3 that a 2004 city zoning amendment allowing a public restaurant at the inn constituted "spot zoning" and was thus illegal. As someone who used to live across and just down the street from it, I was very relieved when it was sold. That way lies redlining. and it's one the sharps are unfortunately having to fight for. As for events there, it always depended on the crowd itself. "Unfortunately they didn't create this situation," Modak-Truran said. 5.

What does that have to do with anything??? The Plaintiffs in this case aren't some crusaders of justice who will file suit to enforce zoning laws and prohibit spot zoning. We had to pick many beer bottles up out of our yard when we lived over there after weddings and parties at the Fairview. 2599, I'll answer that. They should have been informed that there was a very good chance that we would win. If it can't be, then no, spot-zoning is just as wrong if the owners are nice and the food is good and the neighbors don't mind. QB, it sounds like Barrett-Simon has her head on straight and it trying to deal with this without demonizing the neighbors of the business. opinions, substantiated or not, are going to be shared, no? You don't seem to understand the meaning of "trash talk" as I'm using it, and seem unwilling to examine why the statement I called out of yours is different from others here, including your other statements. Otherwise, as I've said, I'm neutral. I'll tell you why if you respond to my inquiry. but couldn't they now push for the sharps, and put their muscle behind doing something positive for jackson?

I am not involved in this dispute in any way other than what I already disclosed - the Fairview has been generous to a nonprofit of which I am a board member. This is is a zoning issue. At the time they did it, Simmons ran it, and I sure didn't feel he was owed any favors. They responded like "wow"it's real. www.fairviewinn.com, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Will continue returning over and over again! You could get it dropped if you wanted to. And I rather doubt you help the Sharps any in the public eye by acting out like that, and it is not welcome here.

I can also sympathize with the defendants, and the practical advantage of having a restaurant there, and just wanting to stay in business. A restaurant at the Fairview Inn on Fairview Street could close to the public if a recent ruling by the Mississippi Supreme Court stands. Four neighbors of the Inn, Anita and Mark Modak-Truran, and Daniel and Katherine Baker, then sued the city, arguing that the changes were "spot zoning" aimed at changing zoning rules for a single property, without regard to the surrounding community. t doesn't look to me that they feel too bad, though, or else they wouldn't continue to push this. I personally believe that every side in the debate has the interests of the city at heart. Then, in early 2004, at the request of the Simmonses, the City Council unanimously passed two zoning amendments. Great service, great food, beautiful and comfortable rooms. This is a tough situation. So don't use this site for that kind of trash. I don't know the Sharps and I don't know much about the Sharps. They started being more neighborly after that.

;-). Adjacent to our library, this private room is perfect for business meetings and family celebrations. They have built the Fairview into something that all Jacksonians can be proud of. Now, let's examine the issue from the stand point of homeowners who never in their wildest dream would imagine a full scale restaurant in their front door. The inn's zoning classification allowed for "social gatherings," and the owners argued that serving dinner to guests who had made reservations fit that description.

They are very committed to the Jackson community, moving here from Florida to invest, literally, in Jackson. That's not the same as opinion; and saying it is your opinion that it's true is not a defense. As for "feet from" North State Street, recall that the Fairview Inn and its environs take up most of that block. Leave it to Mississippi to come up with a "NIMBY" project that involves an upscale restaurant! I won't let anyone say that kind of stuff about you, unsubstantiated, either, for the record. It's a matter of opinion. The city initially warned the couple that their restaurant violated the inn's zoning, but after meeting with the couple, city officials changed their tune and said that "social gatherings" could include a dinner reserved ahead of time. i hope you are implying the zoning change should should favor the sharps. Point taken. "I feel bad for themthey inherited this." But we are entitled to protect our home, and we are doing so within our legal rights. That doesn't mean that history is tied to the Sharp family, of course. ok, fair enough for context. That is over the line, and the childish fingerpointing about stuff you've supposedly "seen" here is irrelevant. Had one issue and their service recovery efforts were on point!

The four, all of whom are lawyers and representing themselves, then appealed to the state Supreme Court. Thus, please do not try to continue this side argument, as future posts will be deleted without comment.

From what I hear, the two complaining couples are practically alone in this - the Belhaven neighborhood Association supports the restaurant. Recently opened, the Library Lounge offers small plates, micro brews, wine flights, and craft cocktails in a relaxing environment themed around Mississippi's literary legends. I know you're an attorney; are you involved in this in any way? Truran says his concern centers around "serving alcohol in a residential neighborhood"? "We knew the suit was pending, but we didn't think that it was going to go this way," Sharp said. I'm in a the business of knowing the difference. Yes, justjess, it sounds like a bit of Iroquois Talking Sticking is in order. I know one of the plaintiff couples, and they are good people. Pick any house on that street and tell me the residents have never come out of their PRIVATE home after a drink or two and driven. but let's look at who is playing both sides here. Part of our user agreement, if you will note, is that we do not allow complaints about the moderation to derail conversations on another topic (such as this one about the Fairview).

site by ChamberMaster. Attorneys have 10 days to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider. because it should. a curious side note about Belhaven: The law does, however, and that's the issue here. Luxury rooms.

In addition to owning the Inn, Bill Simmons was national director of the Citizens Council, a precursor to the pro-white Council of Conservative Citizens, for many years.