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🌳 Is Tucker's Town Green Finally Happening?
Town Green Project updates, downtown parking solutions, and farmers market highlights
David Choe & Angela Ahn
May 30, 2024
Good morning, Tucker!
In today’s edition of Tucker Today:
Updates on Tucker’s Town Green
A new solution to Tucker’s downtown parking problem
Tucker Farmers Market (5/30) food truck & vendor highlights
Be sure to check out all upcoming events in our Events section.
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Stay in the Loop 💫
Town Green renderings approved by Tucker City Council on Jan 23, 2023. Source: City of Tucker
Tucker is finally seeing progress on the long-awaited Town Green downtown park project — a significant part of the city’s original vision. Thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, land for the park was acquired, with bids for the project now open until June 20th.
Mayor Frank Auman anticipates awarding a contract by July, with hopes to finish the park by July 2025. 🙌
In other business, city council discussed revisions to the 2025 Fiscal Year budget, including considerations for city employee compensation and property tax adjustments to maintain financial balance.
Read more from the source: Decaturish.
🅿️ Innovative Solutions to Downtown Parking
Source: City of Tucker
Tucker’s tackling its parking problem head-on! Earlier this month, City Council green-lit a new plan to expand downtown parking options:
City of Tucker entered a contract with Tucker First Baptist Church, securing 101 shared parking spaces for 5.5 years. These spots will be marked with green striping to differentiate from regular parking.
The City will take care of paving, pothole repair, re-striping, signage, and ongoing maintenance. They’re even setting up a dedicated webpage with a map to make finding parking easier.
With parking available Monday through Saturday (7am - 8pm), and the church reserving Sundays for its own use, it’s a win-win for all Tucker residents! Read more from the source: City of Tucker.
What are your thoughts to Tucker’s parking solution?
🍎 Tucker’s Farmers Market: this week’s highlights!
Tucker's Farmers Market is open every Thursday (4-7pm) at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (4882 Lavista Road) until October. Shop from 25+ vendors providing local fruits & veggies, baked goods, and more!
Every week, we’ll highlight the food trucks and vendors coming to the upcoming market. Here’s the lineup of food trucks for May 30th:
M&M’s Comfort Zone - “elevated comfort food for the soul,” M&M’s will be serving up their gourmet chicken sandwiches and award-winning pulled pork grilled cheese.
Fitzgerald Smoked Meats - food truck w/ Brunswick stew, pulled pork, ribs, brisket and more
Mapa’s Matzoh Balls - hot fresh challah and stuffed cabbage — both vegetarian and Kosher beef!
Photo credit: Tucker’s Farmers Market FB page
Other items you can find at this week’s farmers market:
White peaches available — an early variety and first white flesh fruit of the season!
Goat cheese; goat and cows milk
Pork, beef, chicken, lamb, and goat meat
Vendors: Sea Moss and Sausage World
Free book table!
SNAP/EBT is accepted at Tucker’s Farmers Market, and you can double your benefits on fresh fruits and veggies. More details here.
Tucker Treasures 💝
Tucker Today partners with Dekalb County Animal Shelter. Every week, we highlight local animals looking for their forever home.
In this week’s edition of Tucker Treasures, we’re featuring Howdy. Say howdy to Howdy!
Howdy (1 years old, 56 lbs); adoption fee: $85
Volunteers describe Howdy as a pure lover. Howdy is playful, bouncy, loves to cuddle and is an obedient boy who knows his sit and paw commands. He’s a favorite amongst many of the volunteers who say he melts into their arms for attention and love.
Check out his profile here for more details (and cute pics)!
Spread the word about Howdy to anyone who might be interested in adopting their newest fur baby!
Tucker Moments 📸
The summer’s first Movie on the Green was a huge success! Folks watched the screening of Elemental while enjoying vendors like King of Pops, Kona Ice of Tucker, The Funnel Cake Guys, and Yumbii.
TKR Summer of Fun continues with the next First Friday Concert on June 7th! Don’t miss out!
Photo credit: City of Tucker Parks and Recreation Instagram
Tucker Events 🎟️
Don’t miss out on upcoming events!
🍺 🏃 “Beer Me 5k” presented by Tucker Brewing Company
Location: Tucker Brewing Company
Date/time: June 1st (10am - 10pm)
This Saturday is the inaugural Beer Me 5K presented by Tucker Brewing Company. Unfortunately, registration is already full, but there will be post event activities at Tucker Brewing Company: cold plunges, games, and plenty of food and drink available for purchase. More details here.
Even if you’re not participating in the race, Tucker Brewing Company is a perfect place to enjoy your weekend!
Other Upcoming Events
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Events in the table are listed in chronological order.
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🍎 Tucker Farmers Market | Shop from food trucks and 25+ vendors providing local fruits & veggies, baked goods, and more! More details here. | Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian parking lot Date/time: every Thursday (4 - 7pm) until October |
♟️ 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 |
🌊 Aqua Fit Water Aerobics | Join us for this full-body workout via water resistance. Pre-registration is required. Read more and register here. Contact [email protected] w/ any questions. | Location: Kelley Cofer Pool (4259 N Park Drive) Date/time: Tuesday through Friday starting May 28th (9 - 10am) Cost: $3 per session |
🎧️ Podcast Club | Join the Podcast Club every 1st Tuesday of the month (next one is 6/4)! | Location: Tucker Library Date/time: June 4th (6:30 - 7:30pm); recurring every first Tuesday of the month |
🏎️ Tucker Cruise In | An old-fashioned classic car show on Main Street in downtown Tucker! | Location: Downtown Tucker Date/time: upcoming event June 8th (starts 10am; ends with awards at 1pm.) It’s free to attend and $5 to register your vehicle |
🏐 Volleyball Camp | Reach out to Maureen Jekielek at [email protected] with any questions! | Location: Tucker High School Date/time: June 17-19 (9am - 12pm) Cost: $150 |
🎬️ Movie on the Green | Join the community for a family-friendly movie night! More details here. | Location: Church Street Greenspace Date/time: upcoming event on June 20th (6pm - greenspace opens; 7pm - movie starts) |
✊ 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee | Join us for a parade on Main Street to celebrate Juneteenth! Find sponsor and vendor information at [email protected]. | Location: Main Street/Church Street Park Date/time: June 15th (5 - 9pm) |
🌈 Pride Comedy Night | Join Tuckerite Joel Byars + other comedians for a special Pride Comedy Night. Free admission, open to all! More details here. | Location: High Card Brewery Date/time: June 15th (8 - 10pm) |
👮♂️ Coffee with a Cop | Hosted by Tucker precinct, this is a great opportunity to meet your local officers, ask questions, and enjoy a cup of coffee! | Location: Starbucks - 4294 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, Ga 30084 Date/time: June 26th (9 - 10am) |
🎆 Celebration of Independence | Tucker’s annual Celebration of Independence and Fireworks Spectacular is back and bigger than ever with live music and a kid’s zone! | Location: Main Street Date/time: July 3rd (6pm) |
🎭️ Peter’s Place Music Theatre Class | For ages 18+ with and w/o developmental disabilities who want to explore musical theatre while making new friends! Register by June 15th. More details here. | Location: Tucker Rec Center Date: Saturdays starting July 6th (10:30 - 12:30pm) |
☀️ Summer Camp Registration | Week 5 of Summer Sports Camp registration is now open! During sports camp your child will participate in sports like lacrosse, basketball, soccer, flag football, and more. Read more here. | Dates: July 8 - July 12; 9am - 3pm Contact Ray Rollins for question ([email protected]) |
Tucker Tunes - Live Music 🎵
Don’t forget that Tucker’s First Friday Concert Series is here! NEXT EVENT: JUNE 7th! Bring your friends and family to relax and enjoy live music on the first Friday of each month (May - September) at the 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.
Other 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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