CLEVELAND, Tenn. – A former community eyesore was the destination for nearly 200 residents attending the relocation of the 5 Points Market and the grand opening of the First Street Square on Thursday.
“I love it,” said Clay Walker, who lives in the newly renovated loft building that overlooks the square.
The farmer’s market is just the beginning of activities on the once-abandoned site.
An arts festival is scheduled at the First Street Square from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. And a First Street Square ribbon-cutting celebration is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Less than five years ago a huge, empty former dry cleaning building occupied the grounds. The area included an alley where some people were afraid to walk, Mr. Walker said.