What to know: GSP’s TRIP 🚧

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport announces new Terminal Roadway Improvement Project, TRIP

Welcome to GSP. | Photo via gspairport.com

Ready to go on a trip? Before you do, you should know about TRIP, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport’s new Terminal Roadway Improvement Project.

Kicking off this month and projected to finish in late fall 2024, the project aims to:

Improve vehicle traffic flow
Reduce congestion
Enhance safety for airport visitors

gvl_gsp trip project all phases_jan 23 — All phases of TRIP at GSP. | Map via gspairport.com

What’s changing?

TRIP will be carried out in three phases — Phase 1 (split into A and B), Phase 2, and Phase 3 (split into A and B). Each is estimated to take between three and 12 months to complete.

Some of the changes include:

Phase 1A: Extension of terminal curbside roadway (into Terminal Parkway) to GSP drive, wrapping around Garage B and Daily Parking
Phase 2: Reconstruction of existing curbside roadway
Phase 3A: Construction of two roundabouts at both intersections of GSP Drive and Aviation Parkway (on either side of the fountain)

Pro tip: Check out GSP’s TRIP timeline for a breakdown of every phase and all the projects to be completed in each.

How will it affect me?

While much of your experience entering and exiting GSP will remain relatively unchanged in the first part of Phase 1, travelers can expect impacts in Phases 1B, 2, and 3, including:

Phase 1B: The valet station will move into Garage B.
Phase 2: The existing curbside roadway will be closed — traveler pick-up and drop-off will be at the extended roadway (also applies shuttles and ride share services).
Phase 3: The terminal curbside will be accessed via the newly extended Terminal Parkway.

How can I prepare?

Given ongoing construction and future changes to traffic flow, there could be unexpected traffic delays. GSP recommends arriving to the airport at least two hours prior to your departure time.

This is just a high-level look at the changes and impacts forthcoming at GSP. Click below for more details on the project and a list of FAQs.

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Monday, Jan. 16

REEMGVL’s King Day Forum on Economic Justice | Monday, Jan. 16 | 6 p.m. | Phillis Wheatley Community Center, 40 John McCarroll Way, Greenville | Free | Join the Greenville Racial Equity & Economic Mobility (REEM) Commission for a town hall focusing on income and wealth through the lens of housing and economic justice in Greenville.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Tapas and Trivia Tuesday | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 Riverplace, Ste. B, Greenville | Free | Treat yourself to tapas from Lazy Goat while you test your knowledge at Trivia hosted by Parmejon — max of six per team.
Community Blood Drive | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza Valet Circle, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free | Get up to $70 in eGift cards when you donate at this quarterly blood drive with The Blood Connection at Camperdown Plaza.*

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Symphony Insight with David Gross | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville | Free | Pianist David Gross has crafted a guided tour to introduce Saint-Saëns with demonstrations from the piano.

Thursday, Jan. 19

CampFire Cocktails: A Gathering for Small Business Owners | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | CampFire Bramlett Business Park, 1105 W. Bramlett Rd., Greenville | Free | Enjoy complimentary cocktails, conversations with local business owners, and guest speaker Adam Impson of Social Cigar Lounge.

Friday, Jan. 20

49 Winchester with Drayton Farley | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7-11:30 p.m. | The Foundry at Judson Mill, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | $18-$26 | Join the Professional Bull Riding after party with Appalachian country soul band 49 Winchester and country artist Drayton Farley.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Jazzy Trinity | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 6-11 p.m. | Hoppin’ GVL, 120 N. Markley St., Ste. 102, Greenville | Free entry | Grab a drink from the self-pour taps and hear Tj Edwardz and the Jazzy Trinity band live.

Sunday, Jan. 22

The Travis Smith Project | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 1-4 p.m. | Eagle Mountain Winery, 2330 Hwy. 11, Travelers Rest | Free entry| Indulge in Sunday funday and listen to live music by The Travis Smith Project.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Greenville’s favorite foodie-approved, good-cause BBQ fest is back

A close-up photo of ten plates of artisanal BBQ.

Our mouths are watering. | Photo by Sergio Loaiza

Get excited, Greenville — renowned pitmasters, musicians, and chefs from around the country will flock to Travelers Rest’s Trailblazer Park on Saturday, April 15 for one thing: home-grown, mouth-watering BBQ.

Tickets just launched for the second annual Southern Roots Reunion BBQ Festival, which raises funds + awareness for kids with Kleefstra Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Here’s what to expect:

Chefs + pitmasters split into teams to create 15+ unique, all-you-can-eat dishes
All-inclusive brews + drinks
Live music

Last year’s festival raised over $40,000 — cheers to raising even more this year.*

DETAILS + TICKETS THIS WAY

Weather

59º | Mostly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Open

Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint (19 Augusta St., H) opens today, Monday, Jan. 16. This location marks the VA-based burger restaurant’s second SC location — the first being in Columbia. Come hungry for 12 different burgers and fried treats like fries and Oreos, and thirsty for ~100 bottled and canned beers. 🍔 (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Sports

Clemson Football Offensive Coordinator Brandon Streeter was fired Thursday, Jan. 12. Coach Dabo Swinney said in a news release, “After evaluating our offense in-depth, I felt it was in the best interest of our program to seek new leadership at that position.” Coach Streeter will be replaced by Texas Christian University Offensive Coordinator Garrett Riley. (Greenville News)

Biz

Upstate Warrior Solutions’ Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd.) is on track to open in less than a month. The 40,000-sqft center was announced last year and will serve as a hub for veteran services, featuring a real estate office, law firm, cafe, and gym.

Eat

Here’s some happy news. Lewis Barbecue (214 Rutherford St.) is now hosting happy hour Monday-Friday from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy 50% off all house cocktails, $5 off all pitchers, and $5 bites (read: Loaded Fries, Mini Nachos, and Brisket and Queso). 🍹
Skip the meal hassle with Sunbasket, a meal kit delivery service that makes healthy eating beyond easy. Sunbasket offers 10 different meal plans that work for those with dietary preferences and specific restrictions (think: paleo, gluten-free, veg, diabetes-friendly + more). Bonus: Sign up for $100 off your first four deliveries. 🥕 *

Kids

Registration is open for Girls on the Run Upstate SC’s spring season. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program for girls in third through eighth grade. The Girls on the Run elementary program or Heart & Sole middle school program both start Monday, Feb. 6. 👟

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars for Common Thread — a pop-up concert by award-winning classical pianist and Steinway Artist Henry Kramer — on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at RingoFire’s main campus (1105 W. Bramlett Rd.). Read more about the artist, RingoFire agency, and purchase tickets. 🎹

Job

Upstate Forever, a land and water conservation nonprofit, is seeking a Land Stewardship Coordinator for its Land Conservation program. This full-time position can be based out of Upstate Forever’s Greenville office (507 Pettigru St.) with an optional hybrid remote schedule and travel across the 10-county Upstate region. 🌳

Arts

ReCraft Creative Reuse Center (525 Haywood Rd.) is hosting a Trash Fashion Design Challenge with Greenville County Schools for K-12 students. The challenge? Make something to wear made entirely out of found, repurposed, and recyclable materials. Entries are due by Friday, Feb. 17. ♻️

Drink

Going dry this month? Give it your all with Athletic Brewing Company’s non-alcoholic craft beers. From IPAs to goldens, they have brews for whenever + wherever works for you. Subscribe to get 50% off your first month (terms + conditions apply). *

Seasonal

If you’ve got sticker shock from your winter energy bills, it’s time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*

Correction

Last week we shared that Greenville ranked No. 14 on the New York Times list “52 Places to go in 2023.” We also said Greenville was the second-ranked US destination on the list, but it is the third-ranked US destination on the list, behind AZ’s Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and CA’s Palm Springs.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day

Volunteer with Mill Village Farms. | Photo via @millvillagefarms

Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January — today, Jan. 16. The theme for this year is “Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems,” according to The King Center — a nonprofit founded by MLK’s wife, Coretta Scott King, to continue Dr. King’s legacy.

If you have time to dedicate to our community, here are three local volunteer opportunities:

United Way of Greenville County | Find meaningful volunteer opportunities that change lives and move Greenville County forward.
Loaves & Fishes | Reduce hunger in Greenville County by volunteering on the rescue route, event committee, or by providing administrative and office support.
Mill Village Ministries | Help out this Greenville institution’s collective with food share, farming, and youth programming.

Looking for other ways to get involved? Click below to check out more local volunteer opportunities.

MORE WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle.

Editor’s pick: If you’re like me, you wait until the very last minute to get to GSP for your flight. Be sure to bookmark today’s conversation and our guide to GSP to be the savviest flyer in your group.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Read more about Greenville in the New York Times’ list, “52 Places to Go in 2023.”

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