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New life for an old mill

The Mill at Fountain Inn’s food hall opens soon

May | The Mill at Fountain Inn opened, and you wanted a sneak peek.
Photo by GVLtoday

Two years ago, entrepreneurs Bryan Beal and Nate Tomforde toured an old mill in Fountain Inn. Now, they’ve broken ground with plans to bring new life to the historic site.

Meet The Mill at Fountain Inn. Located at the corner of Ellison and Wall Streets, this future development is just steps from Fountain Inn’s Main Street.

GVL_GIF_The_Mill_Fountain_Inn_MAR2023 — A glimpse at the future | Photo and rendering via Perfect Pitch Productions

The property — which is on the National Register of Historic Places — houses three tin-clad wood structures. Bryan and Nate say they’re excited to take something old and make it new again.

The goal: Restore the buildings, preserve the history, and repurpose as much original material as possible in the process.

Plenty of room for bites and brews. | Rendering via Perfect Pitch Productions

The Ellison Flour Mill

This three-story, 5,000-sqft building will house a new brewery concept from Nate (think: Double Stamp Brewery and Southernside Brewing Co.). Guests will be able to grab one of the ~15 brews, or wine and cocktails, at the bars — yes, plural — with service offered on both the first and second level. The second story will be available for private events.

The auction house

The middle building (2,830 sqft) will offer more indoor seating with access to a green space. Get ready to watch movies and sporting events on the outdoor big screen and listen to live music. Milling equipment left on the property, along with historic photos, will be refurbished and put on display to pay tribute to Fountain Inn’s textile history.

The repair shop

A 6,000-sqft food hall featuring six local restaurants will take over the former repair shop building on the far side of the property. As for which eateries will be taking over the booths… stay tuned.

The Mill at Fountain Inn is expected to open in early 2024. Click the button below to see all the renderings.

COMING SOON

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Thursday, March 2

2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament | Thursday, Mar. 2-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $15 | Catch the SEC in action on the court all weekend long.
Oscar Shorts | Thursday, Mar. 2-Saturday, Mar. 4 | Times vary | Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $12 | The Peace Center presents screenings of the Oscar-Nominated short films in the Animated, Live Action, and Documentary categories.
March Madness Cocktail Class | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 7 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $65 | Craft three cocktails with the help of an expert mixologist.

Friday, March 3

First Friday | Friday, Mar. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Locations vary, Greenville | Free | Navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public.
Afternoon Explorations | Friday, Mar. 3 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $0-$5 | Continue learning adventures throughout the school year in some of your favorite spaces at Roper Mountain as part of the Afternoon Explorations program.*

Saturday, March 4

March Sketch | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 10 a.m. | Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free | Join Urban Sketchers Greenville, a drawing group, to practice on-location drawing while meeting fellow architects, artists, and drawing enthusiasts.
9th annual Joy DuBail Relay For Life Comedy Classic | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Greenville Shrine Club & Event Center, 119 Beverly Rd., Greenville | $25-$35 | Support the American Cancer Society while listening to live music and comedy acts.
Jon Langston | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 7 p.m. | The Blindhorse Saloon, 1035 Lowndes Hill Rd., Greenville | $18-$70 | The GA-native country music artist takes the Blindhorse Saloon stage after ONE EYED JACK.

Sunday, March 5

Music in the Galleries | Sunday, Mar. 5, Sunday, Mar. 26 | Times vary | Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St., Greenville | Free | Browse art around the museum and listen to the Hey for Four band play with elements of old-time stringband reels, Irish jigs, Ragtime, and waltzes.

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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The end of an era

Before and after | Photos by the Upstate Business Journal

The Coca-cola mural on the side of the old Greenville Army Navy Store (at the corner of River and Main Streets) has been removed as the historic downtown building undergoes a restoration and renovation.

We first told you about plans to take down the mural back in August 2022. Developers will patch the stucco on the side of the building, which required removal of the old mural.

Developers are planning to paint a new mural on the side of the building and restore the Greenville Army Navy Store sign facing Main Street.

Click the button below for more on the project from the Upstate Business Journal, including what it will look like when it’s done.

SEE THE RENDERINGS

Weather

74º | Showers | 50% chance of rain

Biz

The Greenville-Pickens Speedway (3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy., Easley) is for sale as an industrial park — no asking price listed. The track hosted the first-ever televised NASCAR race in 1971 and is currently used for events including the Upper SC State Fair and the Upstate Holiday Lights Show. (Greenville Journal)

Traffic

The City of Greenville will enter Phase II of its Downtown Transportation Master Plan to look at the city’s traffic needs for the next 20 years. The goal is to develop “long-term solutions” to challenges from Greenville’s growth and its “increasing development density.” Dig into the plans. 🚦 (Greenville Journal)

Listen

The results are in. The finalists for the Upstate Music Awards are here. Did your favorite make the cut? Grab your tickets for the ceremony on Sunday, April 2 at the Peace Center to find out who wins. 🎶

Sports

Registration is now open for the 3rd annual GREENville Mini Golf Tournament at McPherson Park on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. It’s $5 to play for your chance to win a green jacket (the youth winner snags a t-shirt). Sign up. ⛳️
Game on. On Saturday, March 4, celebrate the 2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament with the Downtown Dribble presented by VisitGreenvilleSC. This free event for children ages 5-14 will test their basketball skills as they dribble from NOMA Square to Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Sign up here. 🏀*

Outdoors

You asked, Greenville answered. The City moved and planted trees in Unity Park to create more natural shade as the trees grow. 🌳
The early-blooming Oconee Bell is a rare wildflower, and you can get an up-close look with a park ranger at Devils Fork State Park (161 Holcombe Cir., Salem). Reserve your spot for the annual walk on Tuesday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cause

Did you know that $750 can buy 20 families a week’s worth of groceries through the Y on the Fly food program? This is Y your support matters. Make a difference in our community and donate.*

Arts

Need a Friday night date idea? Step out to see the new local artists who have joined First Fridays — check out the map and gallery highlights.*

Wellness

Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *

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Let’s go to the movies 🚙

Grab your popcorn, it’s opening weekend. | Photo via @25drivein

77. That’s how many years The 25 Drive In Movie Theater has been showing movies in Greenwood (~1.25 hours from Greenville), and it kicks off its season this Friday, March 3.

Opening weekend lineup:

🎥 Screen One

7:30 p.m. “Creed 3”
9:30 p.m. “M3GAN”

🎥 Screen Two

7:30 p.m. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
9:10 p.m. “Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”

🎥 Screen Three

7:30 “Cocaine Bear”
9:00 “Knock at the Cabin”

Movie snacks

What’s a movie without something to munch on?

🍿 Grab burgers, hot dogs, and — of course — popcorn from the restaurant on site.

🍿 Prefer to BYO? Purchase a permit for $20 per car to bring outside food and drinks.

Save the details

3109 Hwy 25 S., Greenwood
Gates open at 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
$5 kids 3-11, $10 for 12+

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: Nate Tomforde is also opening BridgeWay Brewing Co. at Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station — set to open later this year. Revisit my Q+A with Nate to learn more about the craft beer lover turned Greenville brewery entrepreneur.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get ready for farmers market season with our guide to Upstate markets.

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