blog posts
New Ways To Play
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 in Spartanburg
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.
Spartanburg Stay-cation
Stay home, and support local during a Spartanburg staycation, complete with local food and a luxurious stay in one of our many accommodating hotels.
Shamrock-ing Around
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.
A Life of Legacy
Operating for over a century, J.W. Woodward Funeral Home is the oldest black, family-owned business in Spartanburg, and an example that the business community looks to for longevity inspiration.
After the Storm
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.
Artwalk: February 20th
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.
Sweet Tooth for SmallCakes
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.
Taco Test Kitchen
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.