Fort Smith welcomed a popular new coffee drive-through to town as 7 Brew marked its local grand opening with a festive “Swag Day” celebration, giving away free shirts to customers who came out to check out the newest addition to the city’s dining and beverage scene.

The opening generated plenty of community buzz, with residents turning out to experience the brand’s signature fast, friendly service and wide menu of specialty drinks. 7 Brew has built a loyal following across the region, and Fort Smith fans finally have a location to call their own.

The grand opening event is part of a broader wave of positive economic momentum in the Fort Smith metro. According to Talk Business & Politics, manufacturing and tourism job numbers are both trending upward in the area — a sign that the local economy continues to attract investment and opportunity for workers across multiple industries.

Building permit values in the Fort Smith metro also surged nearly 48% in August compared to prior periods, according to Talk Business & Politics, reflecting strong private-sector confidence and ongoing construction activity throughout the community. Together, these indicators paint an encouraging picture of a city on the move.

Whether you’re a coffee lover eager to try 7 Brew’s colorful lineup of energy drinks and lattes, a job seeker eyeing the growing manufacturing and tourism sectors, or simply a Fort Smith resident proud to see your city thriving, there’s plenty of reason to feel good about what’s happening in the River Valley right now. Stop by 7 Brew and celebrate — free shirt or not, the good vibes are definitely on the house.

Sources: swtimes.com, Talk Business & Politics, Talk Business & Politics