05.21.2024

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Sneak peek: The Mill at Fountain Inn

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

Bryan Beal, founder of the Innovative Hospitality and Development Group, toured an old mill in Fountain Inn over three years ago. Now, he’s preparing to open his brewery on the site, bringing new life to the historic property.

Located at the corner of Ellison and Wall Streets, just steps from Fountain Inn’s Main Street, the old flour mill — which is on the National Register of Historic Places — consists of three tin-clad wood structures. They’ve been restored with an emphasis on preserving the site’s history + repurposing original materials in the process.

GVL_Mill_At_Fountain_Inn_Before_And_After_MAY2024 — Before and after | Photos by GVLtoday

Then: The Ellison Flour Mill

Now: Fountain Inn Brewing Co.

This three-story, 5,000-sqft building will house a new original brewery concept. Guests will be able to grab craft beer, or wine and cocktails, at the bars — yes, plural — with service offered on both the first and second level. Plus, pair your drinks with pizza, shareables, and salads.

The second story will also be available as a private event space.

Then: The auction house

Now: Indoor seating

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 (which is among the biggest, if not the biggest, in Greenville County).

Then: The repair shop

Now: The food hall

As part of the next phase, opening in fall 2024, a 6,000-sqft food hall (like IHDG’s other concept Vaughn’s Food Hall in Simpsonville) will take over the former repair shop building on the far side of the property, offering families even more dining options.

Follow @themillatfountaininn for an official opening announcement, which is expected later this week.

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Events

Tuesday, May 21

Greer Farmers Market Summer Tuesdays | Tuesday, May 21 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Celebrate strawberries at this themed market.
From Freshman to Founder... to Global Spotlight | Tuesday, May 21 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | THRIVE Coworking, 104 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | The founders of Kanga Coolers will share the secrets to their success at this networking event.

Wednesday, May 22

Silent Book Club | Wednesday, May 22 | 7-8 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Ste. B, Greenville | Free entry | Settle into a cozy spot with a beverage for an hour of silent reading.
Full Moon Rising Tour | Wednesday, May 22 | Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Cir., Salem | $55 | Visit some waterfalls, wander up a wild river or two, then settle in for the rising of the full moon.

Thursday, May 23

Trail Mix | Thursday, May 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Get summer started with a family-friendly concert and food truck event.
“Legally Blonde The Musical” | Thursday, May 23-Sunday, June 9 | Times vary | Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville | $35 | Elle Woods is off to Harvard Law (what, like it’s hard?) during this feel-good musical.

Calendar of events here

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News Notes

Civic

Early voting for the June 11 primaries begins one week from today. Check your sample ballot to see your precinct + who you can vote for.

Announced

Don’t be blue. Due to the weather over the weekend, Greer’s Tunes in the Park featuring Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues was rescheduled for Friday, July 26.

Biz

Exchange Coffee Co., located at 110 S. Main St. in Simpsonville, is closed through tomorrow, May 22, to add additional seating and “some other fun things later this summer.” Follow the coffee shop’s social media for updates.

Trending

We’ve seen DIY-trucker hats all over our social media feeds, and Ro and Co — now located at 500 Congaree Rd., Ste. 8104 — is hosting a pop-up hat bar with Ashley Lauren Design on Saturday, June 1. Sip on a mimosa as you use your creativity to create the perfect summer trucker hat.

Plan Ahead

What time is it? Pangaea Brewing Company is kicking off summertime with a celebration this Saturday, May 25. Start your day with a free community yoga class hosted by Soul Yoga Studio at 9 a.m. + stick around for food specials, beer releases, soccer with Reedy River Riot, and a Hawaiian shirt contest.

Correction

Don’t be mad about Mad Libs. We mistakenly dropped the incorrect link in the newsletter yesterday. Have your adjectives and nouns ready + fill out your Mad Libs. We’ll be sharing our favorite versions soon.

Travel

Hike the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains or explore the Biltmore Estate when you stay at AutoCamp Asheville, your getaway to the calm of North Carolina. Pro tip: Book early for the best rates (AutoCamp Asheville’s doors open in June).*

Wellness

In case you missed it, our latest edition of GVL Wellness in partnership with Prisma Health features: positive habits to add to your morning routine, ways to manage stress, where to take a free yoga class + more.*

Travel

Boston, we’re ready for you. GSP International Airport now offers nonstop flights to two destinations near Boston: Providence, RI, via Breeze Airways and Manchester, NH, on Avelo Airlines. Explore New England’s rich history, food, and art scene while enjoying affordable fares on both.*

Real Estate

Curb Appeal: Spring + summer edition

We’d rock on this porch. | Photo via Airbnb

Do you find yourself binge watching HGTV outdoor shows and scrolling Pinterest for backyard inspiration? We sure have, and it got us thinking: Some of our readers have impressive outdoor oases.

We’re bringing back Curb Appeal, our seasonal callout for the best home displays. We’ve previously published this series for Halloween decor, but this time we want to see your best spring and summer set ups:

Do you have the best barbecue on the block?
Is the entire neighborhood stopping by your house for a swim?
Are you a home gardener fully in your spring planting era?
Do you spend your summer nights on the perfect porch?
Is your fire pit the envy of your street?

We’ll share our favorite submissions in a future newsletter to help Greenvillians get design inspiration to take their own homes and gardens to the next level. Oh, and the Editors’ Pick will get $25 to Six & Main.

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The Buy

Pet accessories. Have the prettiest pooch at the park with these themed prints for summer thanks to Covey Collection.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

I’ve been trying to improve my backyard since I moved in over two years ago, so I selfishly need this design inspiration from Curb Appeal. Ever since we bought a glider + two chairs at the Palmetto Craft warehouse sale this spring, I’ve been eager to spruce up the space. If you win, you could put your $25 gift card toward a Palmetto Craft product on Six & Main.

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