Resident Diner | Known as the “Hot Dog Queen of Greenville,” Meredith’s funky toppings on these elusive dogs bring a twist to an American classic when this spot pops up — keep an eye on its Instagram for a rare pop-up.
Petee’s Drive In | Serving Greenville for 40+ years, this spot is also serving up breakfast classics if you’re looking to swing by earlier in the day.
We’ll be frank, we know Greenville has other hot hot dog spots. If you’re favorite didn’t make our list, let us know.
“Avengers: Endgame” The Exhibition | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $0+ | See original costumes, props, and memorabilia from the Marvel Universe.
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourists | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | It’s Marvel Super Hero Night, and the Drive is wearing custom jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game.*
Thursday, July 3
The Spark Before The 4th | 12-10 p.m. | PKL Park | $10 after 6 p.m. | Kick off Independence Day early with live music, giveaways, a special cookout menu, and prime fireworks views.
Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | Free | Rock out with the Eli Young Band, Corey Smith, and DJ Slim McGraw ahead of a fireworks show.
Friday, July 4
“Meat Sweats” Cookout | 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free | Indulge in barbecue and the fixins, enjoy live music from Big Radio, and sip on Pool Honeys Peach Milkshake IPA, with proceeds benefiting Project Host.
July 4th Pool Party | 12-6 p.m. | Restaurant 17, Travelers Rest | $93 | Celebrate the Fourth with an all-you-can-eat cookout and pool pass at Hotel Domestique.
Saturday, July 5
Kids Bike Parade | 10 a.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | Free | Deck out your bike in red, white, and blue for a ride around the farmers market lawn with prizes on the line.
The Weirdo Arts & Community Flea Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Poe West | Free entry | Kick off the 2025 season of this market at its new home with 50+ eclectic vendors, live music, local eats, and all the quirky, creative vibes you can handle.
5th of July | 2-10 p.m. | BridgeWay Station, Simpsonville | Free | Keep the Independence Day party going with fireworks, live music, line dancing, superheroes, and more family fun.
Greenville County is considering adding impact fees for new development to help fund road improvements as our population grows. Supporters argue that it would make growth pay for itself, while critics argue it could drive up home prices. A joint workshop is set for Tuesday, July 8. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Development
The City of Greenville and the Greenville Housing Fund broke ground on Southernside East, an affordable housing community at the corner of Washington and Hudson Streets near Unity Park set to open in 2027. It will feature 93 units, including 55 supported by Project-Based Vouchers to serve extremely low-income seniors.
Try This
Wow, our downtown recycling bins look great. Ever wonder why? The winners of the Flat Out Under Pressure art-making competition get to feature their work on bins around town. Check it out.*
Announced
Think: Nostalgic school book fair meets local market at Front Paige Media’s 2025 Book Fair Tour, which added a Greenville stop at New Realm Brewing on Saturday, Nov. 29. Applications for vendors and authors are open now.
Seasonal
There is no Downtown Alive this Thursday, July 3, but it’ll be back July 10. The City of Greenville is focused on the fireworks at Unity Park. Bookmark our full list of Fourth festivities.
TEDxUnityPark is back Nov. 19 with a 2025 theme of Momentum. Expect 15 speakers, big ideas, and an energy boost at Roam Greenville ONE. Tickets are on sale now.
Closed
After a decade, Sol Flowers in Anderson County has closed. The volunteer-run sunflower farm raised ~$100,000 for local causes through the Foothills Community Foundation. Though the fields will keep blooming for a few weeks, sales have ended as the farm wraps its final season. (FOX Carolina)
Ranked
Clemson was named a Best Value College + earned top 15 nods among public schools for its alumni networks (No. 6) and internships (No. 11) in the Princeton Review’s latest rankings.
Number
1 million. That’s how many working professionals subscribe to Superhuman AI to learn the latest AI skills, tools, and news. Sign up for free.*
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Woah, we’re halfway there
Time flies in Greenville. | Photo by James Simpson Photography
At 12 p.m. today, we’ll be at the exact midpoint between the start and end of 2025. And that got us thinking: How can we make the second 182.5 days better than the first?
Make friends | Whether you’re a born and bred Greenvillian or a transplant to our beautiful city, there are plenty of ways to make friends here. Our City Guide features ways to volunteer + sports leagues to join.
Get active | Speaking of sneakers, the Paris Mountain Half Marathon is coming up this fall, which could be the perfect challenge for the back half of 2025.
Explore your city | Last but certainly not least, we all love finding a new spot around town to refresh our routine + add some variation to our weekends. Luckily for you, our Restaurant Roundup is updated monthly with the buzziest new eateries in Greenville.
Hot Tomato Summermayo may not have just gotten even hotter with a new Duke’s Mayo mural in Mauldin by fan-favorite muralist Lacey Hennessey. It’s not quite finished yet, but when it’s done, it will celebrate Eugenia Duke, her mayonnaise legacy, and our favorite dishes we use Duke’s to make.
Save up to 70% at local restaurants, spas, museums, gyms, and more with curated deals from Groupon. New deals appear every day so you can discover your next “why-didn’t-we-do-this-sooner” at the click of a button.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Bonus: Some of the craziest hot dogs in Greenville require a ticket to purchase. The Swamp Dogs cart at Bon Secours Wellness Arena always features over-the-top creations, like this foot-long Razorback dog from the SEC Women’s Tournament, which was topped with pulled pork, slaw, jalapeños, bacon, and a Dr. Pepper sauce.
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