Spartanburg’s Black Lives Matter street mural is the first of its kind in South Carolina, modeled after similar murals in Washington D.C. and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Article written and curated by Genna Contino, for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal. When Cherella Lee was growing up she didn’t know many black business owners. That’s what makes owning a Main Street storefront in her hometown of Spartanburg even more special to her.

Spartanburg’s Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center features a community meeting room, gymnasium and mezzanine level walking track, two pools-- recreational and for swimming laps, a workout room, and computer lab.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations are common in Spartanburg, hosted by Mezcal Taberna Mexicana and the City of Spartanburg, and Willy Taco’s annual Willy de Mayo event.

Stay home, and support local during a Spartanburg staycation, complete with local food and a luxurious stay in one of our many accommodating hotels.

With St. Patrick's Day and Spring weather on the horizon, Spartanburg is breaking out their green attire (and their green beer) for all the St. Paddy's festivities, traditional Irish eats, and family entertainment in the Burg.

Weeks after February 6th, 2020's EF-1 tornado and ensuing rainfall, the Spartanburg community continues to rebuild, including the trail systems and green-spaces afflicted.

The arts and culture scene is non-stop in Spartanburg, especially in the Downtown Cultural District. Once a month, our cultural entities and creative industries pool their talents to host Spartanburg's largest, consistent, unofficial downtown event.

The idea for opening a cupcake shop came while on vacation, when Cherella and Thomas Lee first visited a SmallCakes location in Alabama. The national chain was founded in Kansas in 2009, and has grown to over 200 locations over that decade.

Popular Upstate chain, Bronco Mexican Restaurant, has expanded to Downtown Spartanburg, formerly the location of Big Glenn's Grill on the corner of Pine and Main Street.

A Mexican restaurant offering a nightlife vibe with 19 beers on tap and a back patio big enough for a fiesta is coming to the former Mellow Mushroom spot in downtown Spartanburg.