We toured the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse, a world-class facility serving veterans + adaptive athletes. | Photo by the Greenville Chamber
For four days, I walked alongside ~80 Greenville leaders in Boise — soaking up ideas, asking tough questions, and comparing notes on what makes a city thrive. As our Intercommunity Leadership Visit wraps up, three Greenville leaders share the insights they’re bringing home to help shape the next chapter of our city’s story.
“It’s a bigger city than Greenville. The buildings are bigger, the population is bigger, and yet it’s a very walkable downtown... I think it can give us some additional confidence that, as we grow, we can still manage our growth. We can still make Greenville a quality place to live.”
Corporate partnerships can transform the quality of life for residents.
“When we visited The Fieldhouse from the Albertson Foundation, that was just amazing. I’d love to see our city cultivate those kinds of partnerships in the future for our residents.”
The community integrates art and the urban setting with nature in a way we need to continue to bridge.
“There were some really interesting art installations that add to non-typical areas of downtown that are a surprise and delight. You wouldn’t expect murals along alleys on the back of restaurants. They have wide sidewalks, and the scenery is really beautiful.”
What’s something you’ve seen in a city you’ve visited that you want to bring back to Greenville?
We’ve spent the past week gathering ideas from Boise — but inspiration can strike anywhere. Think of a something you’ve seen in your own travels — like a park, restaurant concept, festival, or city feature — that made you think, “Greenville could use this.”
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Portions of Main Street will close starting today for paving of the Cultural Corridor, which is set to open this fall. See when and where roads will be closed + suggested detours.
Plan Ahead
The Block (aka Sum Bar, Swanson’s + Fireforge) is bringing Night Markets to Greenville starting Oct. 4, from 7 to 10 p.m. every Saturday in October and November (except for Halloween weekend, it’ll be Friday). Inspired by vibrant Asian night markets, expect food pop-ups, cocktails, local makers, and games.
Coming Soon
Roman-style pizza slices are headed to the Augusta Road area (near Faris) this fall with Augusta Street Pizza. Expect crispy, airy-crust pies made with imported Italian flour, plus sandwiches, pasta, gelato, and daily specials from three New Yorkers with Southern Italian roots. (Upstate Business Journal)
Pets
Who let the dogs out? On Thursday, Oct. 2, the City of Greenville is hosting the first-ever Paws on the Pad. Dogs can enjoy the Unity Park splash pad on Thursday, Oct. 2 with three time slots available — including an hour for small dogs. Registration is required.
Outdoors
Timmons Park’s disc golf course just leveled up with new baskets and its ready for your next round. Enjoy fresh T-pads, stairs, and a practice basket.
Quoted
“We’re still a couple of plays away from 3-0 — and that’s a fact.” That’s what Dabo Swinney said about his team after Clemson fell to 1-2 after a last-second loss at Georgia Tech. “The perception is that everything’s terrible and we stink,” he said. “But that’s not the reality.” (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Try This
Celebrate the joy of stories in Winston-Salem as Bookmarks’ Annual Festival of Books and Authors marks its 20th year this month, Friday, Sept 26-Sunday, Sept. 28. Explore lively author talks, hands-on workshops, and bookish adventures featuring new releases + timeless favorites for readers, writers, and story lovers alike.*
Arts
On September 20, Art & Light Gallery is teaming up with Chef Luke Owens for a one-night-only experience blending art, storytelling, and culinary creativity. Enjoy a wine reception, four-course dinner, and curated wine pairings in a vibrant setting. Learn more + snag tickets.*
Cause
Grab your water bottles and lace up your sneakers. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Flour Field. Walk two miles to help raise money for vital research to fund groundbreaking treatments. Register for free.*
Edu
The Clemson MBA program’s Executive Board Learning Series returns this fall, offering hands-on, practical sessions in innovative business decision-making. Classes are held on Mondays from Oct. 6 to Oct. 27, with in-person and online options available. Learn more + register.*
Older Adults
If you need extra cash flow in retirement, a reverse mortgage could help. These loans let homeowners 62 and older convert part of their home’s equity into tax-free cash, while keeping the title (given you live in the home and maintain upkeep). Explore top reverse mortgage providers.*
Read
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Finance
Finance
Bowls for a cause
Presented by Greenville Federal Credit Union
Inspired by her own experiences, Sarah encourages teachers to apply for grants. | Photos provided by Greenville Federal Credit Union
Walking through the halls of Brook Glenn Elementary School, the walls burst with color — student art from cityscapes to clay creatures. At the heart of it all is art teacher Sarah Jones, a recent recipient of a $500 Greenville Federal Credit Union teacher grant.
Turning a grant into creativity
With the grant, Sarah purchased molds, stamps, and rollers that helped her students bring more personality into their ceramics. This year, her fifth graders used the tools to create bowls for a special community event: the Art Show Ice Cream Social Extravaganza.
Building community impact
Parents purchased ice cream — donated by Marble Slab — served in the handmade bowls, raising $1,152 for the Eastside YMCA food bank, which directly supports the local community.
Lasting lessons for students
For Sarah, the grant goes beyond supplies. It fuels creativity, gives students meaningful projects, and helps children in lower-income families create lasting gifts for loved ones. Her passion for teaching traces back to her own high school years, when she dreamed of inspiring students through art.
Sarah encourages other teachers to apply for Greenville Federal Credit Union’s teacher grants: “Just do it! What do you have to lose?”
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.
I spent my final day in Boise riding a bike along the Greenbelt and exploring the city, which reminded me a lot of the Swamp Rabbit Trail since it’s right along the Boise River.
One thing I noticed was how clean the water is. In fact, people river surf there. It’s hard to imagine people fully swimming in the Reedy River, but maybe someday?
I also stopped by “The Blue” at Boise State + rode around their capital building.
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