Remnant Church Buys Former Rookies Fun Center Site on Great Escape Drive
The old Rookies family entertainment center at 2929 Great Escape Drive closed its doors in early October after the owners cited health reasons. The property, which had operated as a restaurant, bar, arcade, and party space with a large cinema screen, did not stay empty for long. The Remnant Church, the local congregation currently meeting at 130 M Street under Pastor Justin Duncan, has purchased the site. Church leaders have described the move as an answer to growth needs. Sunday mornings already include fellowship time with coffee and donuts before the 10 a.m. service, children’s church, and a Wednesday evening gathering that draws middle and high school students. A larger, freestanding building with existing parking and open floor space offers room the M Street location has not. Rookies itself had a short run in Bedford. It opened with arcade games, sports simulators, golf sim…
Read more →