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Recently opened Jacksonville coffee shop offers a community vibe

A 2,000 square feet mural painted outside reads, “Love thy neighbor," welcomes everyone in the community.
Credit: Jessica T. Payne/ Tyler Morning Telegraph
A large mural has been painted on Neighbors Coffee in Jacksonville by local artist Odessa Helm. The coffee shop said they wanted to spread a message of unity in the community.

JACKSONVILLE, Texas — A recently opened coffee shop in town offers a new place to get a cup of java and serves as a community gathering place.

Neighbors Coffee in downtown Jacksonville on Wednesday had a ribbon cutting after opening its doors in mid-January.

With a mural that covers about 2,000 square feet painted on an outside wall that reads, “Love thy neighbor,” and several scheduled gatherings such as a weekly story time and an upcoming daddy/daughter date night, Neighbors Coffee is serving up a community vibe.

Read more from our CBS19 paper partner, Tyler Morning Telegraph

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