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🏆 Tucker Takes the Crown: Your 2025 Smackdown Champs!
Tucker's new fire station, Jim N' Nick's BBQ coming soon, and more
Angela Ahn
January 08, 2026
Good morning, Tucker! Happy 2026!
In today’s edition:
Tucker’s New Fire Station coming to Cowan Road
Jim N’ Nick’s BBQ coming soon to Northlake Mall area
Tucker wins 2025 (Sub)urban Smackdown Championship 🥇
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Stay in the Loop 💫
🚒 New Tucker Fire Station Inches Closer to Reality
After years of waiting, Tucker's new Fire Station 5 on Cowan Road is moving forward.
DeKalb County Fire Rescue requested proposals in October and is currently reviewing them. The new station will do double duty—improving emergency response times and boosting the community. Plans include a trail connection for the South Fork Peachtree Creek Greenway and fourteen public parking spaces along Cowan Road for trail access. The project, funded by the 2017 SPLOST, is part of the broader effort to strengthen downtown Tucker south of Main Street.
🍗 Jim 'N Nick's BBQ Coming Soon at Northlake Mall
After years of waiting—and a 2024 council debate over its double drive-thru lanes—Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q is opening at Northlake Mall in the parking lot in front of Macy's. Back then, council members criticized the "very car-centric design" and worried about traffic congestion, though the restaurant argued the second lane was necessary for high customer volume.
Now that it's here, the community is split: some are thrilled to have a new BBQ spot in Tucker, while others aren't fans of the chain. Love it or not, Tucker's BBQ options just expanded. What are your thoughts?
Photo Source: Reg Stainback
Tucker Moments 📸
Tucker Wins 2025 (Sub)urban Smackdown Championship!
🥇 Tucker just took home its first-ever Golden Urby Chalice of Champions trophy in the annual metro Atlanta tournament, beating 64 other competitors across metro Atlanta!
After six rounds and nearly 8,000 votes, the "new city, old-fashioned town" demolished Grant Park in the finals with 70 percent of the vote. Along the way, Tucker knocked out heavy hitters including two-time champ West End, Virginia-Highland, and past winner Hapeville.
Since incorporating in 2016, Tucker has seen steady growth—its population hit 37,000 and retail businesses jumped 70 percent between 2018 and 2023. With its walkable Main Street, historic charm, 20-plus annual events, and thriving local businesses (yes, we still miss Hot Betty's), Tucker proved it's got what it take.
Check out how the 2025 action unfolded, with Tucker landing on top. Go, Tucker! Read more from the source: Urbanize.
Photo Source: Urbanize Atlanta
Tucker Events 🎟️
📆 Upcoming Events
🎵 Tucker’s 2026 Winter Concert Series
📍Location: Tucker Recreational Center (4898 Lavista Road)
🗓️ Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; music starts at 7pm
Join us for our 2026 Winter Concert Series! Enjoy a cozy evening filled with great vibes, live music, and feel free to pack your favorite snacks or dinner to enjoy during the show. This is a free event, but preregistration for each attendee is required due to limited space. It’s the perfect way to warm up your winter with fun, music, and community! [Ages 18+]
Dates:
⭐️ Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Register here!
Join the City of Tucker in honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of community service and connection! Come together to make a difference in our local parks and green spaces. 9am - 12pm. More details here.
Join us at the garden on Saturday, January 31st for our National Seed Swap day event! We'll have packets of seeds and possibly some bags of tulips to swap with you! Bring a seed packet, cutting, or collected seeds and swap for something new! Everyone is welcome. 11-1. Rain date is Sunday, Feb 1.
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🔁 Recurring Events
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🍃 Just a Walk in the Park (formerly Wild Walks) | Stay active and enjoy the outdoors! | Beginning March 5 - program will take place every Wednesday w/ 2 morning and 2 eventing walks. Click here for details. |
🀄️Tucker Mahjong Club | For beginners and advanced players. 4 mahjong sets will be provided. Join the Facebook group here. | 📍Location: Tucker Recreational Center 🗓️ Date/time: Thursdays @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
♟️Tucker Chess Club | 100% free and open to all skill levels! Bring chess gear, snacks, dinner, and friends! Contact [email protected] with any q’s. | 📍Location: 2317 Main St 🗓️ Date/time: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday @ 7pm |
🎧️Podcast Club | Join the Podcast Club every 1st Tuesday of the month! Questions? Email Elizabeth at [email protected] | 📍Location: Tucker-Reid Cofer Library 🗓️ Date/time: 6:30-7:30pm; recurring every 2nd Tuesday of the month (next meeting on Jan 13th) |
☕️ Corner Cup Monthly Meetups | Looking to meet new folks? Swing by the Corner Cup for a casual monthly meetup! | 📍Location: Corner Cup 🗓️ Date/time: 2pm; recurring every 3rd Sunday of the month |
Tucker Tunes - Live Music 🎵
Monday
Napoleon's Grill | Jazz Jam Session & Open Mic | 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Moonshadow Tavern | Open Mic Night | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Moonshadow Tavern | Live Music | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 10:00pm
The Mad Italian | Live Music | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Moonshadow Tavern | Live Music | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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