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☀️ Tucker Turns up the Fun with Spring Events Galore
Farmers Market opening, live music concerts, and more!
David Choe & Angela Ahn
April 18, 2024
Good morning, Tucker!
In today’s edition of Tucker Today:
Tucker’s Farmers Market opens again on April 18th
First Friday Concert Series and Movie on the Green coming soon
Improvements to Idlewood Road
Tucker Historical Society’s 22nd Annual Plant Swap, Tucker’s Recyling event, and Doggy Adoption — all happening this Saturday!
Be sure to check out all upcoming events in our Events section.
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Stay in the Loop 💫
🍉 Tucker’s Farmers Market is back!
It’s that glorious time of year again: Tucker’s Farmers Market opens again on April 18th from 4-7 pm under the trees of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Shop from 25+ vendors providing local fruits & veggies, baked goods, and more! Come enjoy the live music and food trucks.
Opening day (4/18) food trucks:
Fitzgerald Smoked Meats (Brunswick stew, pull pork, ribs, and a brisket limited special!)
EggRoll Boys Food Truck (diverse variety of egg rolls, wings, and fries)
Tucker’s Farmers Markets will happen every Thursday (4-7pm) from April through October. SNAP/EBT is accepted; double your benefits on fresh fruits and veggies. Stop by the info booth to learn more! More event details here.
Source: Tucker Farmers Market FB page
🎶 Tucker’s First Friday Concert Series
Summer is almost here, which means Tucker’s First Friday Concert Series is back! Bring your friends and family to relax and enjoy live music on the first Friday of each month (May - September).
All events will take place at Church Street Greenspace. The space will open at 5:30pm and live music will kick off at 7pm. Bring picnic baskets, blankets, and chairs, but no pets.
You won’t want to miss this line-up — mark your calendars now!
May 3rd - The Troubadour Project
June 7th - The Wildflowers
August 2nd - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute - On the Border
September 6th - The Return
More details here.
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🎥 Movie on the Green is back!
Gearing up for summer? TKR Summer of Fun is excited to announce the return of their monthly Movie on the Green series! Join the community for a family-friendly movie night at the Church Street Greenspace.
The greenspace will open at 6pm and the movie will start at 7pm. Bring picnic baskets, blankets, and chairs, but no pets.
Mark your calendars now:
More details here. |  Source: City of Tucker |
🛣️ Improvements to Idlewood Road
Big shoutout to Councilwoman Cara Schroeder and the Tucker City staff for teaming up with the Department of Watershed Management to tackle the problem of the protruding steel plate on Idlewood Road, near the Cowan intersection.
Because cars always veered into the right turn lane to avoid the steel plate, it posed a serious safety risk for drivers turning onto Idlewood from Cowan. Thanks to their efforts, this eyesore and hazard has been removed — making our roads safer for everyone! 🙌
Idlewood Road improvement; Pic credit: Andrea Bennett
Tucker Treasures 💝
This week’s featured Tucker Treasures are Pumpkin and Fiona — shoutout to Cindy Smallwood for sharing this precious picture of her fur babies basking in the sun 😺🐶
Send us pictures of your furry pets to get featured in future editions! Stay tuned — we’ll also be partnering with local animal shelters to highlight animals in Tucker looking for their forever homes.
Pic credit: Cindy Smallwood
Tucker Moments 📸
Tucker’s Sip n’ Stroll this past Saturday was a huge success! Folks walked a beautiful trail at Tucker Nature Preserve, enjoyed live musicians, wine provided by Wine and Whimseys, and learned from local beekeepers while tasting local honey.
Be sure to check out our Tucker Events section below to stay up-to-date with all of Tucker’s spring and summer events!
Councilwomen Cara Schroeder, Amy Trocchi, and Virginia Rece were among those who joined Tucker’s Sip n’ Stroll; Source: City of Tucker
 Pic credit: City of Tucker |  Live musicians at Sip n Stroll; Pic credit: City of Tucker |
Small Business News 📰
🍖 Tucker’s Blue Ribbon Grill Relocating
Tucker’s Blue Ribbon Grill is relocating to the North Hills Shopping Center in Embry Hills. Owner Jennifer Greene said they closed their restaurant in February due to rent increases.
The restaurant’s new address is 3352-C Chamblee Tucker Road. They plan to continue their neighborhood bar and grill concept with the menu they’re known and loved for.
“Our new location is just down the road from our prior home in Tucker, and we feel it offers us the best space and opportunity for continuing Blue Ribbon Grill in this area.”
Jennifer and her husband are also opening a second restaurant next door called Jenovelle, a European food concept.
Read more here.
Tucker Events 🎟️
Don’t miss out on this Saturday’s happenings!
🌵Tucker Historical Society’s 22nd Annual Plant Swap
Location: Church Street Park, facing LaVista Rd.
Date/time: April 20th (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
Rain or shine — bring plants to swap, or take plants and leave a donation to the Tucker Historical Society.
The Stone Mountain Woman’s Club will also be selling tickets to their Stone Mountain Garden Tour. Wild Roots Native Plants will also be there with native plants to swap + sell!
🖥️ Electronics & HME Recycling Day
Location: Church Street Greenspace
Date/Time: April 20th (9am - 12pm)
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) and the City of Tucker will be accepting donations of gently-used Home Medical Equipment (HME) and working + non-working electronics (computers, laptops, TVs, etc.). A great way to join the Tucker community in celebrating Earth Day. Read more here. *Note: They are not accepting CRT monitors, tube or console TVs. |  Source: City of Tucker |
🐶 Doggy Adoption @ Bell Street Burritos
Location: Bell Street Burritos (4053 Lawrenceville Hwy)
Date/time: April 20th (11am - 2pm)
Bell Street Burritos will be hosting a Doggy Adoption this Saturday! Swing by to check out cute pups and enjoy a delicious Saturday morning at Bell Street!
Other Upcoming Events
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Events in table are listed in chronological order.
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🍫 Death by Chocolate @ Main Street Theatre | The first show of Death by Chocolate is premiering Friday, April 19th. Get your tickets here. | Location: Main Street Theatre Date/Time: Ongoing showtimes in April & May |
🍃 Wild Walk (Tucker Nature Preserve) | Join your fellow nature enthusiasts and explore local Tucker trails and parks! Contact cchavez@tuckerga.gov w/ any questions. | Location: Tucker Nature Preserve (4408 Lawrenceville Highway) Date/time: April 22nd (9am - 10am) |
🍃 Wild Walk (Henderson Park) | Join your fellow nature enthusiasts and explore local Tucker trails and parks! | Location: Henderson Park West (2801 Henderson Road) Date/time: April 24th (9am - 10am) |
🍕Parents Night Out! | Parents, who needs a break? 🙋 Drop your kiddos off to enjoy games, crafts, and pizza while you enjoy a night off. Limited spots available so register now! | Location: Tucker Recreation Center Date/time: April 26 (5:30pm - 8:30pm) Cost: $25 per child, $10 additional sibling |
🎨 ARTucker | A free, day-long festival in downtown Tucker showcasing local artists. Free children activities like face painting and chalking — a fun, family friendly day! More details here. | Location:Church Street Greenspace Date/time: April 27th (10am - 4pm) |
👖 Habitat for Humanity BBB Festival | Blue Jeans, BBQ & Blue Prints Festival — a free outdoor street festival. Join us as we honor volunteers, connect with community, showcase talent, and explore vendors. More details here. | Location: 2380 4th St Date/time: April 27th (10am - 6pm) |
🍻 Local Artist Market | Think treasure hunt, but with beer! High Card Brewing is partnering with High Falutin Hags for a spring artist market! More details here. | Location: High Card Brewing Date/time: April 27th (5pm - 9pm) |
🤧 Open Airways for School | Have a kid between 8-11 years old? This program teaches children how to detect warning signs of asthma, avoid their triggers, and make healthy decisions. | Location: Tucker Recreation Center Date/time: April 29th (5 - 6pm) |
🎶 First Friday Concert Series | Summer is finally here! Join us for the first Friday of each month of the summer for live music. More details here. | Location: Church Street Greenspace Date/time: upcoming event is May 3rd (5:30pm - greenspace opens; 7-9pm - music starts) |
🎡 Tucker Day | Join the community in celebrating Tucker’s 65+ year old tradition w/ food & drinks, crafts & vendors, music, and scavenger hunts – a whole lot of family fun! This year Tucker Day is highlighting Tucker non-profits (civic groups, churches, social clubs, assistance programs, etc.). Come learn + signup to get involved. All are welcome in Tucker! Read more here. | Location: Tucker Main Street Date/time: May 4th (9 am - 5pm). Parade is at 10 am; kid’s zone and vendors will end at 4pm. |
🎧️ Podcast Club | Join the Podcast Club every 1st Tuesday of the month (next one is 5/7)! | Location: Tucker Library Date/time: May 7th (6:30 - 7:30pm); recurring every first Tuesday of the month |
🎥 Movie on the Green | Join the community for a family-friendly movie night! More details here. | Location: Church Street Greenspace Date/time: upcoming event is May 23rd (6pm - greenspace opens; 7pm - movie starts) |
☀️ Summer, Teen & Sports Camp Registration | Sign up for spring & summer camp registration! Check out the Tucker Parks and Recreation Department site for more details. | Register here. Many programs are already at full capacity but you can still join the waitlists. |
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
Sunday
El Matador Mexican Restaurant | Live Music | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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 | Angela Ahn & David Choe Founders + Editors-in-Chief of Tucker Today and DOA Media Group |
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