Jackson officials ‘looking forward’ to redevelopment of old Sears site Updated Dec 31, 2020; Posted Dec 31, 2020 The floorplan for five new storefronts that will be built within the former Sears in the Jackson Crossing Mall. Hobby Lobby is scheduled to open in late spring 2021. (Courtesy of Ignite Funding) Facebook Share The city’s Neighborhood and Economic Operations Department approved the development agreement last week, Jackson Public Information Officer Aaron Dimick said in response to an inquiry from MLIve/Jackson Citizen-Patriot late Wednesday. “The city is looking forward to seeing this property redeveloped and working with the developer,” Dimick said. Interior construction can start immediately at the new Hobby Lobby at Jackson Crossing. Jackson issued a permit for the interior construction for the old Sears site about a week ago, according to Dimick.