September 16, 2026
🎉 Meet The Grounds' First Retailers
Dining, a sports bar, and a fitness studio. Meet the first 5 retailers coming to The Grounds.
Catch Up: The Grounds is a 100-acre mixed-use development that broke ground in 2024, bringing restaurants, retail, student housing, trails, and condos to one place.
The Retailers
The Jimmy: Wood-fired pizzas, a chophouse-style menu, and a rooftop overlooking the district — this Mediterranean and Italian restaurant and bar comes from the team behind Rooster's and Copain!
The Fieldhouse Tavern: A 2-story sports bar from WS restaurateurs Tom and Brandon Brock (the duo behind Spicy Pickle, Tuscani, and Sage & Salt) with premium AV tech and a rooftop bar built for game-day gatherings.
Bagels & Co.: This breakfast and lunch concept, with roots in university communities, features handcrafted bagels, homemade schmears, made-to-order sandwiches, and quality coffee.
TREMBLE: The second NC location of a fast-growing, high-intensity reformer Pilates franchise, led regionally by a mother-daughter duo. Their Charlotte location just opened.
Allegacy Financial: Beyond everyday banking, this space will also serve as a hub for meetings, events, and community programming.
Timeline: These spots open in Fall 2027, with more tenants to be announced in early 2027.
🏡 This week's must-see homes from Leonard Ryden Burr:
West Highlands: A charming 1930s home with an updated kitchen, three bedrooms, and a secluded lot. Cin Cin and Quiet Pint are both an easy stroll away.
Stonebrook Crossing: The oversized primary suite and huge walk-in closet alone make this one a winner, plus a versatile loft, composite deck, and an easy walk to Muddy Creek Greenway.
Clemmons: Main-level primary suite, finished basement, and a classic front porch, this 3-bed, 2.5-bath is a perfect fit for a young couple starting out.
20+ years and still the Triad's largest independent brokerage. Chat with an LRB agent.*
🗓 Events
Saturday, September 19
Fiesta Festival - Don’t miss this celebration of Hispanic and Latin culture in downtown Winston-Salem, presented by Deuterman Law Group. 11 AM - 7 PM*
Car Show - Check out custom rides and classic cars at Calvary Baptist Church! Proceeds benefit the Dream Center, a local nonprofit providing food, clothes, and counseling to those in need. 10 AM - 2 PM
Open Mic - Take the stage at Chad’s Chai to share your music, poetry, or comedy act! 7 PM
Movie Night - “I service society by rocking, ok?” Grab a plate of BBQ and settle in to watch “School of Rock” at East of Texas. 8:30 PM
Sunday, September 20
Harvest Time - Celebrate the harvest with hands-on activities, demos, and storytelling at the Historic Nissen House. 2-4 PM
Fall Cocktails - Learn to infuse your drinks with autumnal flavors at easytalk! Classes at 2 and 4 PM.
Rollout Meetup - Skate, bike, or rollerblade with Camel City Sk8ters on the Muddy Creek Greenway! 9 AM
📚 The largest annual book festival in the Carolinas returns! Don't miss Bookmarks’ Festival of Books and Authors September 25–27 with these can't-miss events:
Kids Storytime: Anika Noni Rose, the award-winning voice of Disney's Princess Tiana, will read her book and lead a princess-themed sing-along on Friday, Sept 25 (ticketed event)
Free Festival: Author events, exhibitors, activities for kids, 20+ food trucks, and more on Saturday, Sept 26
Closing Keynote: #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult will discuss her new book with Virginia Evans, author of The Correspondent on Sunday, Sept 27 (ticketed event)
See the full list of festival authors!*
🗞 Other News
📚 Business: Getting organized for the new school year? Get your business organized, too. A September checkup keeps things running smoothly, and Bell, Davis & Pitt covers the fundamentals: contracts, policies, compliance, risk management, and succession planning. Be prepared for whatever the 4th quarter brings. Do your homework: schedule a consultation.*
⚾ Baseball: “We are the champions.” The Dash won the South Atlantic League Championship last night! The victory marked their 12th title in franchise history and first since 2003. It's also the team's first title under the Dash brand.
🥏 Opening: Tanglewood Park’s new disc golf course opens this Friday! Play on an 18-hole championship-level course or take it easy on the beginner-friendly 6-hole course. Team member Christy toured the course today — stay tuned for an upcoming reel.
🍻 Oktoberfest: The world's largest beer festival kicks off this weekend, and 3 local breweries are hosting celebrations! Check out the full list of events.
A MESSAGE FROM WORTH PAINTING
Call the Professionals
Three reasons to invest in professional painting with Worth Painting:
1. Fast: prep, paint, and cleanup handled in a fraction of the time
"We were scheduled quickly and the entire process was very professional. They painted our entire main floor and ceiling in only three days." - Brooke N.
2. Done right the first time, no costly do-overs
"Everyone was exceptionally nice and helpful! My cabinets are absolutely gorgeous. They look brand new and the walls and trim, I feel like I live in a new house!" - Amy L.
3. True professionals, every step of the way
"From start to finish, everything has been so professionally handled, respectful and easy!" - Christi M.
🎉 Which new spot at The Grounds are you most excited for?
👀 Poll results: Do you untie your shoelaces or just slip your shoes off?
I untie my shoelaces - 62%
I just slip off my shoes - 38%
Von G. slips off his shoes and shared, “Always hated tying shoes; lace-up work boots are even worse. I always look for the ones with the ankle zippers.”
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
Salem Sampler - Sign your kids up for a free swim, gymnastics, or ninja class on September 20 at Salem Gymnastics & Swim, a family-owned, local staple that's been going strong for 45 years!
String Performance - Classical music, reinvigorated. The Isidore String Quartet and cellist Sterling Elliott open Wake Forest's Secrest Artists Series on September 24 with a fresh take on the classics.
🌀 The Wrap
🎤 As a huge “Wicked” fan, team member Christy is excited to see Cynthia Erivo at tonight’s Face to Face event!
🔥 Think you’ve got an amazing salsa recipe? Bring the heat to East of Texas’ Salsa Showdown this Sunday from 4-6 PM.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
