The INN Place...

Yesterday, we took a tour of Fountain Inn. Thanks to our good friend Dan Powell, we were able to see this wonderful community up close with the help of City Administrator, Eddie Case. Initially we spent some time reviewing plans for the revitalization of some areas along Main Street, including a new local history museum, a town center, a farmer's market and beautification efforts along the thruway.

Then, Mr. Case loaded us up in the city bus and took us on a tour of the community. We first stopped at the new

Fountain Inn Civic Center. The Civic Center use

d to be Fountain Inn High School and then Fountain Inn Elementary. It now houses art classes, photography classes, pottery classes as well as F.I.R.E (Fountain Inn Repertory Experience). What an incredible facility this was. Leaders in the community of Fountain Inn had a vision for something spectacular. Something that would enhance the cultural offerings in the community. And, this did just that.

We then drove back down Main to see the construction on the new farmer's market and street scape. When this work is completed, it will be truly remarkable. The city has invested in the future of their community. The believe (and know) that the future of Fountain Inn is bright. It is the 3rd fastest growing area in Greenville County, but they never want to lose their intimate town feel.

If you haven't been out there recently, you should go. Take a walk along Main Street. Stop into the Civic Center. If you choose to do it in May, stop by the open air farmer's market and buy some locally grown fruit or veggies. But, mainly, just enjoy the experience.

http://www.fountaininn.org/

Oh, and it's also the home of Peg Leg Bates. Remember him?...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGS7hTQ8UWA