have a coffee shop and give people a place to
have that same fellowship with one another,
share stories and slow down and enjoy each
other’s company.”
started the business three years ago to make
good on a love of coffee she learned from
Grandpa Jerry.
“I would sit on his tire swing and drink coffee,
and he would tell me stories about Oxford,
and his stories would come alive,” said Sparks,
who pointed out that Southern Girl’s logo, a
tree with a tire swing, is straight from her childhood hill. “I wanted to develop a company and
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As of now the shop sells blends only, which
Sparks says have had a lot of success not only
as personal purchases but as gifts around the
holidays, but she plans to develop into a coffee shop where customers can have a seat and
drink coffee in-store, and she wants to host
live music on the stage built behind the store.
More than anything, Sparks wants to show appreciation to the community as her business
continues to grow.
“We’re very thankful for the community and
family and friends that supported us,” said
Sparks. “Without them none of this would be
possible.” ✤
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