🏗️ Your Update on The Grounds
Winston-Salem’s most anticipated development is taking shape, and there’s a lot to catch up on! Here’s where The Grounds stands today.
Photo credit to The Grounds
Background: The Grounds is a 100-acre mixed-use development that broke ground in 2024, bringing restaurants, retail, student housing, trails, and condos together in one connected hub.
Over its first 10 years, it’s projected to generate $1.3 billion in economic impact for our community. Phase I is expected to be completed by August 2027.
Restored Creek: Most people know Silas Creek as a road, but it’s also an actual creek! The Grounds restored it with 200+ trees and 30,000 native plants, creating a natural space in the heart of the development.
Vertical Development: The 100,000 sq. ft. office building is underway, Creekside student housing (which will have 229 units) is well into construction, and the Retail Village is about to break ground.
Connectivity: The new configuration of the University Parkway and N. Cherry Street intersection converted the old lane to green space and created safer crossings.
A 13-foot-wide, 1.5-mile loop multi-use trail along Silas Creek that includes access points into the Retail Village is nearly complete.
Retail Village: Breaking ground in a few weeks, the 42,000 sq. ft. Retail Village spans 5 buildings and is already 70% leased. Think local coffee, fitness experiences, fine dining, and more — with zero national chains.
Building A - 3 units
Building B - 2 units with rooftop
Building C - 5 units with condos above
Building D - Single-concept food & beverage space with rooftop (~8,000 sq. ft. total)
Building E - 2 larger units with condos above
Gathering Areas: Thoughtfully placed gathering areas, play spaces, and an outdoor stage built for live music, yoga, movie nights, and more.
Got Questions? Reply with your questions, and we will answer the most popular ones in an upcoming newsletter!
🎭 History and hilarity take center stage this summer with two standout productions from Theatre Alliance:
1776: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with this humanizing, witty, and inspiring look at 3 founding fathers. June 25–28 & July 2-5
Shear Madness: Dust off your detective hat! This hilarious, interactive whodunit puts the audience in charge of solving a hair salon murder. July 10–12, 16–19 & 23–25
Trade the heat for a night of laughs, drama, and glorious AC. Get your tickets today.*
🗓 Events
Saturday, June 20
Summer Social - Kick off summer with live music from Sonny Miles, local vendors, food trucks, yard games, and ice cream at 500 W 5th! 4-7 PM*
Street Party & Food Truck Festival - 20+ food trucks and live music from The Entertainers at Shallowford Square. Come ready to dance! 6-9 PM
Blueberry Festival - Pick your own blueberries (or grab a pre-picked batch), play cornhole, and soak up live music at Sandy Creek Farm, just 30 minutes from downtown WS. 10 AM - 4 PM
Decades Night - Relive the hits of the '70s and '80s as The Queens Court Party Band takes the stage at Childress Vineyards! 7 PM
Children’s Author - Take your kids to meet local author Katelyn Williams at The Bookhouse and get a signed copy of her book, “What Can Brown Girls Do?” 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Night Market - Shop local vendors and catch Coyote Rodeo live at Wise Man Brewing. 6-10 PM
Shimmy for the Shelter - Support Housing Justice Now with an evening of belly dancing, raffles, and a potluck supper at Real World Dance. 7 PM
LEGO Racing - Families build a LEGO brick derby car together, race it, and take home a handmade trophy at Bricks & Minifigs Kernersville! Runs through Sunday.
Community Yard Sale - One person's clutter is your next great find. Browse Washington Park's community yard sale and grab a treat at the bake sale! 8 AM - 12 PM
Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day)
Wise Man Father’s Day - Flight specials, a cornhole tournament, 3 food trucks, and vinyl night — Wise Man Brewing is pulling out all the stops for Dad! 10 AM - 8 PM
Father’s Day Craft - Bring the kids to Dive Bar to make cards and magnets for Dad. 12-8 PM
Workshop - Learn to burn custom designs onto a hat, purse, journal, or cutting board with Artistic Edge at Fiddlin' Fish. 1 PM
Monday, June 22
Bourbon Dinner - 4-course prime rib dinner paired with 4 Penelope bourbon tastings at The Trophy Room. 6 PM
🗞 Other News
⏭ Plan Ahead: Without a will or estate plan, you’re leaving critical decisions up to chance. Things like who cares for your children or pets, who receives your assets, and who makes healthcare choices for you. Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A. breaks down the risks so you can plan with confidence.*
⚾️ Father's Day: Cross-town rivals, fireworks, and Father's Day — the Dash are home against the Greensboro Grasshoppers with something going on every night: Margaritaville Night + Day Fresh Budweiser, Carolina Reapers debut, 90s Country Night, and a Father's Day Sunday. Save by purchasing tickets in advance.*
🎨 Art: A need for teen activities has been a main talking point lately. Introducing ART/LIT, NCMA WS’s new monthly art club where teens explore art and creative writing with guidance from local artists! First up is next Saturday’s Pocket-Sized Stories, where participants will create miniature books for poems, stories, or comics.
🏛 Civic: Forsyth Strong launched this past Sunday, bringing together community leaders around issues like housing, education, and mental health. At its first meeting, the group called for investments in housing stability, expanded mental health services, and more teachers for exceptional children. Mayor Allen Joines and Council Member Vivián Joiner attended and verbally committed to meeting with Forsyth Strong’s leaders within the next 90 days. (WFDD)
👨 Social: Winston Girls Club founder Galina starts the Winston Dudes Club later this summer, giving men 18+ a chance to make new friends and explore the Triad together. Sign up for the newsletter to get updates on the first event!
🎵 Music: High sell-out risk. The All-Nashville Roadshow is rolling into Tanglewood Park this Saturday with 3 Americana acts, Nashville bites (think hot chicken sandwiches and slaw dogs), and craft beers from Music City's top breweries!
A MESSAGE FROM DTWS
10+ Free Summer Concerts
The Downtown Summer Music Series has been a summer staple since 1988. Free concerts, local vendors, and high-energy live music all summer. Check out this year's lineup:
Summer on Fourth | In front of Foothills Brewpub, 7 PM
July 11 | West End Mambo
August 1 | Chloe and the Country Crawdads
August 22 | Camel City Yacht Club
September 5 | The Vagabond Saints’ Society
Downtown Jazz | Corpening Plaza, 6:30 PM
June 26 | Alex Bugnon and Titus Gant
July 10 | Willie Bradley and Karlton Jones
July 24 | Dee Lucas and Brandon Robertson
August 14 | Regan Whiteside and Vincent Crenshaw
August 28 | Terence Young and Saundra Ross
Back to Trade | 6th & Trade St., 7 PM
June 19 | Moxie
More dates will be added in the future!
👏 What are you most looking forward to at The Grounds?
👀 Poll results: Do you support the Youth Protection Ordinance?
Yes - 76%
No - 9%
It’s complicated - 15%
One of our readers supports the ordinance and shared, “However, we need spaces for the teens to go to meet and mingle with adult supervision. Crafting, educational, sports, social, and support.”
Jacob W. doesn’t support the ordinance and shared, “A blanket restriction punishes everyone, including parents. Plus, those who want to cause trouble will not honor this.”
🌀 The Wrap
🧔 Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads and father figures!
🐏 The WSSU Singing Rams are performing in the Music and Cultural Tour in Austria this week!
🥩 Team member Amanda’s weekend plans include dining at The Mercantile Chophouse, Chef Adam Andrews’ restaurant in King!
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