Foxy Rebels

Foxy Rebels, located right on Main street, is one of the newer small businesses that have opened in Stockbridge. Started in November of 20

21 by Andrea Place and Amanda Weiss, Foxy Rebels has a little bit of everything.

“Trucks from places like Target, Home Depot and Amazon bring us overstock products,” Owner Andrea Place said. “It’s mostly stuff from bigger name stores that we sell for deeply discounted prices.”

This kind of store is desperately needed in Stockbridge where the only place in town to buy essentials like clothing and pet supplies is the Dollar General.

“One of the main reasons for starting Foxy Rebels was to help people in the community out,” Andrea said. “I love this town, I’ve raised eight kids here, and I just wanted to bring what people needed.”

Along with the business side of Foxy Rebels, the owners also host a variety of fun game nights with the purpose of bringing the community together.

“We offer kids and ladies craft nights and t- shirt parties, just stuff for the whole community,” Andrea said. “We have snacks and stuff for kids after school. We just wanted to offer a safe place for people to come to.”

Plane Food Market

Started by owner Deanna Mcallister in July of 2020, Plane Food Market is a specialty grocery store that sells locally grown food. Planes also sells goods like earrings and soap that are made by people around the community.

“About 70% of the stuff here is local,” Deanna said. “The producers bring their stuff in and set the rates for their products and can pull it out at any time.”

Planes is a consignment store, meaning they offer a place to support local craftsmen. Fresh fruits and vegetables are on the shelves along with handmade items like wreaths, candles and quilts. Planes also sells fresh bakery goods that are raved about in the community.

The food at Plane’s is a little pricier than the average grocery store, but the prices reflect the quality of the items.

“Our eggs are farm raised and brown and range from $4 to $4.50, and they are set at the price the producer sets them at,” Deanna said. “You could go to Costco or Meijer and get them cheaper, but do you know where they come from? These eggs are brought in from 25 miles or closer.”

Rob’s Pizza

Local delicacy Rob’s Pizza has been a town favorite for decades. Started back in 1981, Rob’s has been a staple small business in Stockbridge for 42 years and has accumulated a large following of devoted customers.

“An advantage to having a business in Stockbridge is getting to know the people that you do business with,” owner Robert Beam said. “I’ve made a lot of good relationships that have lasted two thirds of my life.”

As one of the only non-chain food restaurants in Stockbridge, Rob’s has a special place in the community. They have continued to serve their assortment of specialty pizzas, subs and their famous breadsticks to the same customers since the 80s.

“I like the home town vibe,” sophomore Ethan Bradley said. “That’s enough as it is, not to mention the garlic and the butter and the dough. Just everything about it is good.”

This bond is not lost on Rob, who appreciates the continued support that his customers have for him.

“I’ve been lucky to land in a town like Stockbridge,” Rob said. “It’s been great to me and my family, and it couldn’t have worked out any better. Sometimes, fate plays a part in your life, and I think fate is what brought me here.”