The French Family lives in the Midtown area. Anchored by the University of Central Arkansas, Conway Regional Health System, Conway High School, and the Conway Country Club, Midtown offers a variety of neighborhoods from mid-century moderns and ranches to golf course-adjacent subdivisions.
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Favorite restaurant?
For date night, it’s Mike’s Place; for family night, it’s Xen Ramen.
Favorite lunch spot?
Shorty’s BBQ
Favorite store?
We’re regularly at Academy or Dick’s Sporting Goods.
What is your favorite hobby/activity to do in or around Conway?
Our family loves playing golf together at Conway Country Club; we also regularly play baseball at Conway Station Park, soccer at Centennial Park soccer fields, and basketball at IGN.
What trait do you admire most about Conway?
We love that Conway has the accessibility to all the big city attractions, such as nice restaurants and concerts, but still has the small-town atmosphere.
Favorite event in Conway?
Hands down, Toad Suck Daze.
Favorite thing about Conway?
There are so many interesting and fun people who live here!
What new development/addition in Conway have you enjoyed most?
We love the walking trails.
What do you enjoy most about your area of Conway?
We live in the Jefferson Place neighborhood, which is convenient to almost everything in town!
How did you end up in Conway?
Brad and I both moved to Conway to attend the University of Central Arkansas.
What is one thing for a new Conwegian to know?
Do not be scared or intimidated by the roundabouts; they are awesome!
Community involvement?
Brad is a Haven House Board Member, Conway Public Schools Foundation Board Member, Rotary Club member, and baseball and flag football coach. Lindsey is the Kiwanis Club Vice President and a member and a 2024 Faulkner County Women’s Leadership Academy graduate. Our family attends Summit Church in Conway.
Where do your kids go to school, and why is your family proud to be a Wampus Cat, Bulldog, Eagle, or homeschool?
Our kids attend Conway Public Schools. The Conway Public School system does an incredible job of educating our children, communicating with parents, and keeping our children safe.
When family or friends come to visit, what is a must-do?
When my parents visit, my Mom loves going to the Plant Outlet, and my Dad loves going to Lowe’s!
Where do you work, and what industry do you work in? How does your job give back to the community?
Brad and I both work at Centennial Bank in the banking industry. Centennial Bank gives back to the community by donating to local schools and non-profit organizations.
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