From left, Alderwoman Sarah Carter-Smith, Tate Taylor, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson, Alderwoman Valencia Hall and John Norris celebrated the signing of a lease for the historic train depot on Broadway Street on Wednesday. Norris and Taylor plan to restore the depot and make it into a farm-to-table themed restaurant and entertainment venue. (Sabrina Roberston | The Natchez Democrat)

In April 2021, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and local filmmakers Tate Taylor and John Norris sign a lease for the historic train depot on Broadway Street Wednesday while Alderwoman Sarah Carter Smith looks on. (Democrat file photo)

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson, right, hand over the keys to the historic train depot on Broadway Street to Tate Taylor on Wednesday while Taylor’s partner, John Norris, and Alderwoman Sarah Carter-Smith look on. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)