Sodie’s – Fort Smith

As the craft beer scene in Fort Smith continues its upward trend (see recent Times Record article), a new participant begins preparations to take the city by storm. The dirt work for Sodie’s Wine & Spirits has begun in the Leigh Avenue Business Park at 5401 Phoenix Avenue (corner of Phoenix and Leigh Ave) and is planned to open prior to Thanksgiving of 2014.

In November of 2012, Fort Smith resident, Scott Clark, purchased Drive In Liquors on Midland Avenue and changed the name to Sodie’s. Scott’s plan was to learn the operations of a liquor store at the current Midland Avenue location, knowing that one day he would transfer the permit when he found the perfect location. After speaking with Scott about the new setting and all of the services that will be offered, we say “mission accomplished!” Scott’s primary focus is to become a destination location due to the future location’s uniqueness and fun atmosphere. Once a cleverly orchestrated idea, Sodie’s is quickly becoming an astounding r

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