Tyler and Lindale residents have new retail and entertainment options with the recent opening of three local businesses and the return of a seasonal store. A new indoor golf venue, a vintage furniture shop, and a scuba diving supply store have opened their doors, while Spirit Halloween has again established its seasonal presence in Tyler.
ParTee Golf, an indoor golf and entertainment venue, recently opened at 7906 S. Broadway Avenue in Tyler. Owned by JB Farris and Tim Hazen, the facility features golf simulators, a bar, and spaces for gatherings. The simulators allow players to virtually experience thousands of golf courses, including international destinations such as Pebble Beach in California or St. Andrews in the United Kingdom, though some courses are restricted by copyright. The technology also provides analysis of swings and tracks performance metrics, catering to both casual players and those seeking serious practice. Rental clubs are available, including left- and right-handed options, with free use for children 12 and younger.
ParTee Golf aims for community involvement, developing partnerships with The First Tee of Greater Tyler and local assisted-living facilities. The venue plans to host events, including cornhole tournaments, and offers a private room for meetings or other activities. Farris stated the business intends to be a fun place for golf and a general gathering spot for families. ParTee Golf operates Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., accepting card payments only.
In Lindale, Lisa Baker has opened Furnished, a new business specializing in furniture from estate sales and vintage pieces, located at 18513 U.S. Highway 69 North, Unit E. Furnished operates as a sister business to The Random Emporium, an antique and vintage mall. Baker started Furnished in response to customer demand for moderately priced furniture that her existing mall's smaller booths could not accommodate. She noted a trend among young people for "Grandma Core" items, which evoke a nostalgic feeling. Baker, who often manages estate sales for clients downsizing or clearing homes, assesses pieces based on submitted photos to determine their age, condition, demand, and potential selling price, aiming for accessible pricing.
Currently, the store offers furniture alongside eclectic and vintage items. Baker plans for Furnished to evolve into a vendor mall, hosting several vendors offering a range of furniture styles, including custom-made, homemade, new, vintage, and reimagined pieces. Each vendor will be required to have between three and five furniture pieces in their displays, in addition to other merchandise. One vendor is currently in place, with another expected in October. Baker, a history major, seeks to preserve the character and history of older pieces and shares the stories behind the items with buyers. The positive reception since opening highlights the growing appeal of the Highway 69 corridor in Lindale as a destination for antiques and vintage goods. Baker noted the highway serves as more of a retail corridor than a walking district for the area. Furnished also sells rugs, lamps, housewares, and artwork. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Tyler now has a new option for scuba enthusiasts with the opening of David’s Diving, owned by David Fry. The shop provides equipment sales and servicing, along with air and specialty gas fills, and certification courses. David’s Diving fills a void in the local market, as Tyler previously had two dive shops that have since closed. One shop, Scuba Center on Highway 31, closed at the end of 2025 following the passing of its longtime owner. Scuba Steve’s Dive Shop had also previously closed its retail storefront.
Fry recognized the need for a local dive shop, noting that local diving is common, particularly in East Texas lakes such as Lake Tyler, where divers practice skills before traveling to destinations like the Caribbean. The shop offers air fills, visual inspections, and nitrox and trimix fills, in addition to servicing regulators and buoyancy compensators. Fry, an instructor for two years, also teaches recreational and technical scuba courses, including beginner open-water certification, advanced scuba diving, and nitrox. He emphasized the importance of continuous training for divers. Fry’s primary advice for new divers is: "Never hold your breath." The shop is currently open for business while remodeling and inventory building continue.
Spirit Halloween has made its annual return to Tyler for the fall season. The seasonal store has opened in the former Pier 1 Imports location at 4516 South Broadway Avenue. It offers a selection of costumes, decorations, accessories, and other seasonal items. The store's operating hours are Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
