BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Black Metal Mercantile Opens in Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown Manassas has yet another new – but familiar – face in Black Metal Mercantile. Owned by Deron Blevins, who along with partner Pete Evick owns neighboring candle shop Shining Sol, Black Metal Mercantile is a vintage general store with a modern twist selling everything from food and drinks to toys, “dude gifts,” and home décor.
The store opened in April at the 1,300 square foot retail space at 9082 Center Street previously home to Knock on Wood. Blevins had long been interested in bringing the general store concept to Downtown Manassas and jumped on the rare opportunity to secure a retail location in the heart of the City.
“With Shining Sol having so much success across the street, I jumped on the opportunity to bring a concept that would match the lively atmosphere of Downtown,” says Deron Blevins, a Manassas native. “Black Metal Mercantile’s slogan of ‘Purveyors of the unique & distinct’ and inventory for literally anyone, is a great compliment to the City’s Historic Heart and Modern Beat.”
Join Community Engagement Sessions on Olde Towne Inn Site
Following its acquisition of the Olde Towne Inn, the City of Manassas will be holding a number of community engagement sessions to discuss the future use, space, and design of the site. The community conversations will help guide the City’s efforts to redevelop the 1-acre City block that housed the Inn since it was built in the 1960s.
The two community conversations will be held June 8th and June 13th from 7 to 9 pm at CenterFuse (9071 Center Street in Historic Downtown Manassas). If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, please RSVP to Heidi Baumstark with the City of Manassas Economic Development Department at hbaumstark@manassasva.gov by June 6th, 2023, or call 703-257-8305.
Nestled amongst the City’s largest employers like Micron and Lockheed Martin, the former Minnieland Academy Daycare building at 9511 Technology Drive is a prime opportunity for office use or a new daycare business to set down roots in the City of Manassas.
Built in 1988, the 6,384 square foot building sits on 1.11 acres zoned I-1 for light industrial use. The building is currently built out as a daycare facility with seven large classrooms, kitchen, reception area, and various offices. The site also has a large, fenced outdoor play area.
The property is currently listed for rent at $18 per square foot or for sale at $1,900,000 (or $298 per square foot). For more information, visit the property website listing from R.L. Travers & Associates here or visit our property database at ChooseManassas.com/available-property.