Talk of the Town – July 2024

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From the Mayor’s Desk

Dear TR Friends,

Don’t let the threat of the coming school year keep you from enjoying the rest of our summer happenings here in Travelers Rest! Check out all our fun summer events below and make sure you swing by Athens Park playground with the kids!

Newly added equipment to our fenced-in and shadier public park makes it a cool refuge from the heat. I look forward to testing out the tomato dishes with you all at the upcoming TR Farmer’s Market annual Tomato Taste Off!

Happy rest of summer!

Brandy Amidon

Mayor of Travelers Rest

Repaving Projects

Paving operations are underway in the City of Travelers Rest. Crews will be paving the following streets this month:

Little Creek Road – July 22, 2024
Center Street – July 23 – 24, 2024
Edwards Street – July 25, 2024

Reminder: Please do not park on neighborhood streets during the repaving process. Be advised that the contractor may need to park equipment on the street temporarily.

Call for Applications!

If you are planning an event or cultural project within Travelers Rest City limits, we encourage you to apply for an Accommodation Tax Grant!

This initiative aims to support the efforts of organizations whose events and programs attract tourism and enrich resident’s and visitors’ experience in our City.

To learn more about the program and download an application click HERE.

Athens Park – A Space to Enjoy

If you haven’t visited Athens Park, make plans soon. It’s a lovely, quiet play space in town with a covered pavilion, picnic tables, benches, swings, and a grill for family picnics.

The Public Works Department recently added new playground equipment and upgraded the landscaping at Athens Park for all to enjoy.

Address: 8 Little Creek Rd. Travelers Rest

A Note from the TR Fire Department

The TR Fire Department wants to remind everyone that fires can happen at any moment. While we may never be able to fully prevent such events from happening, we can prepare ourselves and our pets for when they do.

Click through for Pet Safety tips from Fire Safe South Carolina

Get Ready for the Tomato Sandwich Taste-off!

Saturday, July 27, 2024

9 am – 11:30 am

Travelers Rest Farmers Market

Tickets for this year’s Tomato Sandwich Taste-off are going fast! Online ticket pre-sales end July 22nd.

Click HERE to purchase tickets and learn more about the event.

Movies in the Park Begin in August

Our FREE outdoor Movies in the Park series kicks off Saturday, Aug 3rd at 8:15 pm in Trailblazer Park. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy snacks and popcorn with our vendors. Movies begin at dusk – usually around 8:15 pm. For more information and to watch the movie trailers click HERE.

Note: Please remember that alcohol and pets are not permitted in Trailblazer Park.

Looking for a Great Adventure?

Check out our Four Seasons of Adventures Guide!

Each season has three to four adventure categories, photos,

and helpful information to help you plan your trip.

While you’re in town grab a bite to eat, visit our shops, stroll along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and discover all that Travelers Rest has to offer!

Shop TR | Dine TR | Stay TR.

Click HERE to begin your adventures!

Public Meeting with SCDOT

On July 25, 2024, SCDOT will hold a public information meeting regarding proposed improvements to the US 25 Safety Project in Greenville County. The meeting will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the North Greenville Fire Department at 923 Tigerville Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690.

Additional information concerning the project may be obtained by contacting Shawn Salley, SCDOT Project Manager

Phone: (803) 737- 1949

Email: SalleySE@scdot.org

Project overview HERE.