Perfect partners: Toymaker right at home in Children’s Museum at fairgrounds

Business news story for The Commercial Appeal

December 6, 2009

In a move that officials say could help efforts to redevelop the Mid-South Fairgrounds, the Village Toymaker has opened a new store in The Children’s Museum of Memphis.

The specialty toy store, which has three other area locations, celebrated its grand opening Saturday.

“Our customers have been asking for a Midtown location but nothing was ever a good fit, and then (Children’s Museum CEO) Dick Hackett started talking to us just a few weeks ago and it sounded like this could be a good fit,” said store owner Pat Monz.

The store is a welcomed addition to the fairgrounds, which is undergoing a $175 million redevelopment … (read more)