Rhett Street, are you ready to rock? | GIF by GVltoday with Google Maps image and Trueline rendering
Is the idea of a music venue in the West End music to your ears? Well, listen up, because it could become real.
Plans are underway for the Trueline music venue to fill the former D&B Glass building at 401 Rhett St. — across from the 400 Rhett apartment complex and near Fluor Field at the West End.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s planned and the funding campaign to make it happen:
The features
Currently set to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2024, plans for the two-story, 34,000-sqft space include:
A 1,700-seat main hall
A 400-seat intimate performance room
A VIP club
Multiple bars
A rooftop terrace
A courtyard
The space aims to host a variety of events, including “underplays, multi-days, block parties, dance parties, festivals, and other unique experiences to delight fans.”
The fund
A crowdfunding campaign through Greenville’s Vicinity Capital is open now through Sunday, June 11, with the goal to raise $10 million to complete the venue. Interested investors can align with three opportunity tiers, each paired with unique incentives:
“Rockstar” Investor: $1 million minimum investment
“In the Band” Investor: $250,000 to $999,999 minimum investment
“Rising Star” Investor: $1,000 to $249,000 minimum investment
See Trueline founder Michael Grozier’s thoughts on why he wants to bring Trueline to Greenville in the Upstate Business Journal and check out more renderings below.
Greenville Liberty| Tuesday, May 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $11-$30 | Cheer on the Greenville Liberty as they play on the home pitch.
Tai Chi+ for Balance and Anxiety | Tuesday, May 30 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | SE Center for Photography, 116 E. Broad St., Greenville | $15 | Physical therapist Kim Bright guides this class on cultivating self care, banishing stress, and improving your balance through tai chi — no yoga mat required.
Wednesday, May 31
Summer Wine Tasting | Wednesday, May 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Stella’s Southern Brasserie, 340 Rocky Slope Rd., Ste. 100A, Greenville | $40 | Enjoy five “summer sippers” and chef-paired light hors d’oeuvres on the patio with guest speaker Natali Schlottig CSW of Deyfus Ashby Imports.
Yoga in the Park| Wednesday, May 31 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville | $10 | BYO mat and enjoy an evening of yoga in the field by Pavilion 3 — registration required.
Thursday, June 1
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, Jun. 1 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Kick off the weekend early with jazz jams from Cosmic Collective.
Friday, June 2
Evening in Nicholtown | Friday, Jun. 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Habitat at Heritage Hills in Nicholtown, 421 Webster Rd., Greenville | Free | Experience a night in one of Greenville’s historic neighborhoods with food, art, and music, plus get a sneak peek of the affordable housing neighborhood, Heritage Hills.
The vantage point looks better at Adams Hill. | Photo provided by Lincoln Property Company
Ready to discover the peak of living? Enter: Adams Hill, modern apartments nestled in the heart of Greenville, atop the highest point in our city limits.
The community is now leasing one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans featuring two finish packages, which include:
Modern cabinetry
Granite countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Private balconies + patios with soaring views of Paris Mountain
Just outside your front door, you’ll find every opportunity to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Community amenities include:
A tech-infused fitness center
A dog park
A fire pit and saltwater pool (also overlooking the incredible view)
Road resurfacing begins today, May 30, on a portion of I-85 in Greenville and Spartanburg counties and continues through August 2024. Three sections totaling 10+ miles will be resurfaced between mile markers 43-49, 53-56, and 67-69. The project will improve driving surface conditions and water runoff. (FOX Carolina)
Biz
Village Launch is hosting its second annual alumni pitch competition, FUEL, on Thursday, June 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Greenville ONE Center. The competition — free and open to the public — will feature five entrepreneurs pitching to win a portion of $20,000 in grant funds for their business.
Opening
Bib’s World — named for Bibendum, the Michelin Man — at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate-Greenville will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. after being closed for renovations. Updates to the playground — TCMU’s first outdoor exhibit circa 2016 — include new toddler interactives, refreshed surfaces, and enhanced signage.
Edu
The state’s “first and only state-approved virtual alternative education campus” will open this coming 2023-2024 school year. Heron Virtual Academy, a publicly funded charter school, will be tuition-free and available to students in grades 9-12, with a “focus on serving at-risk students and students who’ve had challenges academically before.” (WYFF 4)
Job
The City of Fountain Inn is in search of a planner for its human resources team. The full time position pays $50,000-$55,000 per year and supports the city through responsibilities like evaluating rezonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals. See the complete job description and apply.
Community
The YMCA of Greenville is offering free swimming lessons as a part of its Water Safety Day on Saturday, June 10 at multiple locations. Did you know? Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children, but formal swimming lessons can reduce this risk by 88%. Register for a lesson.*
Eat
Picture this: Eating fresh, local fruits and vegetables all summer long while supporting Carolina farms and farmers. Sound ideal? Enter: The Carolina Crate from Lowes Foods, a CSA (read: Community Supported Agriculture) box filled every week with local produce. Learn more.*
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Shop
Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*
Walking around downtown Greenville, you’ll notice many of the street names pay homage to our city’s early founders and leaders. Take McBee Avenue for example, named after Vardry McBee.
“Although McBee’s name is synonymous with the early development of Greenville, he did not become involved with that town until 1815 and did not live there until he was more than 60 years old,” says Dr. Edgar.
Listen to the episode and click below to learn about the history behind some more Greenville street names.
I love learning about the names behind Greenville’s streets, squares, and homes — those still standing and those gone to make way for new structures. I enjoyed breaking down the story (and family) behind the Mills Home on Mills Avenue. Though it no longer exists, a local business pays homage to it with a photo in its office.
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