TANNED DONUTS

Tanned Donuts completed a 1,185 sq ft renovation at 2207 Gilmer St. in Caddo Mills, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in September 2025, involved finishing the space for a donut shop. Construction started in October 2025 and concluded with a final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in September 2026.

The estimated cost of $100,000 translates to $84 per square foot. This figure is below the Hunt County median of $112 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The scheduled build window of 102 days is close to the county median of 120 days, indicating a standard pace for this type of work in the region.

Project Details and Design

James Smallwood is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. JAX Design Studio, LLC served as the design firm, while Brandon Mark Quimbey acted as the registered accessibility specialist. The scope of work was defined specifically as finishing out the facility for a donut shop, a role distinct from new construction or major structural alterations.

JAX Design Studio, LLC has registered six other projects totaling $900,000, including locations in McKinney, Cypress, Celina, and Wylie. This project fits within a pattern of mid-sized commercial renovations across North Texas.

Local Context and Area Profile

Caddo Mills is a community in Hunt County with a population of about 10,265 residents, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates for ZIP code 75135. The median household income in this area is $95,428, and the median owner-occupied home value is $289,700. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, reflecting a stable residential base for local businesses.

Third-party online activity indicates local interest in the new shop. A Facebook post by tanneddonuts identified the location as Caddo Mills, Texas, while a post by caddomillstx described the business as officially in the works. Another post by dillydillydonuts referenced the project, noting the owners' intention to start glazing and sprinkling. These mentions confirm community awareness of the development at 2207 Gilmer St., though the TDLR record confirms only the completion of construction and accessibility compliance.

The project status is Inspection Complete, with the final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in September 2026. This confirms that the building meets required accessibility standards and that the physical construction phase is finished. The record does not provide details on business opening dates, hours, or menu offerings, focusing strictly on the regulatory and construction milestones.