By: Noah Kim
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An energetic nightlife culture provides bar goers with a sense of relief after a stressful day. However, bar districts often find individuals questioning their own safety.
This is why multiple establishments on Dickson Street label themselves as “safe places”.
Cody Yancey, owner of Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, has taken the initiative to purpose his business as a refuge for the nightlife crowd. Yancey said he wants to serve as a positive role model for the Dickson Street culture at-large.
Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs
Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, founded with GI Bill benefits, provides a safe space with phone chargers, Uber assistance, and life-saving medication, naloxone. Cody Yancey’s commitment to safety reflects in his preparedness to address opioid overdoses.
Businesses That Stay Open
While Dickson Street bars close at 2 a.m., Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe offers refuge until 3 a.m. on Thursdays to Saturdays. Yancey notes that those needing help often linger between 3 to 4 a.m., emphasizing the importance of late-night establishments for attendee safety.
Police Department
Concerned bar-goers seeking law enforcement support can visit the local police station at W Rock St. and S Church Ave. Fayetteville Police Department emphasizes public engagement, welcoming citizens to report concerns and emergencies. Immediate dangers should prompt a call to 911, while non-urgent issues can be directed to 479-587-3555.
Fire Department
Fire Station 1, at S Locust Ave. and W Center St., is the closest fire department to Dickson Street. The Fayetteville Fire Department prioritizes optimal community service and offers emergency medical services. For non-emergencies, residents are encouraged to reach out to other public safety agencies.
The landscape of Dickson Street changes on a daily basis, and Yancey hopes safety is kept in mind moving forward.