After more than 20 years as the place for teachers and homeschool parents to get educational supplies, The Learning Circle, located on South Church Street in Murfreesboro, is closing its doors. They have begun their closing sale. More Business News
The store has made a point of having everything needed for any classroom. Now, everything must go, including educational supplies, toys, games, classroom décor, racks, displays, and so much more. As they move through their final months, they want to continue serving as many classrooms and families as possible, however they will not be reordering inventory, so once an item is gone, it will not be restocked. They welcome customers to stock up on their favorite resources while supplies last.
Beginning of Store Closing
“As we begin our store closing,” says their Facebook page, “we want to thank the teachers, parents, homeschool families, and [other] customers who have supported us through the years. Your loyalty and friendship have meant more than you know.”
Beginnings of Business
The Learning Circle was founded by Lori Thomas, a former teacher, in 1997, and sold to Mary Esther Reed, current Mayor of Smyrna, in 2001. Reed served as a teacher at Smyrna Primary and John Coleman Elementary Schools before sharing her passion for education as the new owner of The Learning Tree.
Reed’s mother Esther Victory was a physical education teacher, and the store is the result of a career that placed education high on her list…