The Town of Greeneville has announced plans for a Back to Depot Block Party on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 on the “Festival Block” of West Depot Street, which runs from Main Street to Irish Street.
Back to the Future Theme
There will be several activities throughout the day with a “Back to the Future” theme. The theme was chosen to evoke nostalgic memories of Depot Street, while ushering in the excitement of Depot Street’s future.
Afternoon Events
Classic cars will be parked on West Depot Street near Main for the public to view and recall memories of earlier decades.
Doors will open at the Capitol Theatre on Main Street at 3 p.m. with photo opportunities in the lobby and a costume contest at 3:30 p.m. One of the prizes will be a $50 gift certificate for Firefly Esthetics, which is located inside Jan’s Salon on Depot Street. Additional prizes will be announced. The original Back to the Future movie will show at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Capitol Theatre on their website at https://capitoltheatre.ticketleap.com/ or in person at the theatre. Tipton’s is planning to have Ryan Norton play live music inside their restaurant from 5 – 8 p.m.
Evening Events
The Pride of the Greene Devils, the Greeneville High School Band, will kick off the evening portion of the event at 6:30 p.m. by marching up West Depot Street. Donning their brand new uniforms, they will play some energetic tunes for the crowd.
Near a Delorean time machine and red carpets, speeches will be made by local officials to celebrate the past and future of Greeneville and Greene County. The unveiling of a new street clock by the Greeneville Rotary Club will be a highlight of the event. The clock celebrates the club’s founding in Greeneville over 100 years ago in 1920.
There will be a few special surprises during the event as DJ Robbie Britton plays 1950s to 1980s decades music. Many of the Depot Street businesses are going to stay open late for shopping, food and drink, giveaways, and/or special discounts. There will be carnival-style food vendors as well as a photographic tribute to Depot Street over the years.
Main Street: Greeneville will be having their Barrel & Leaf raffle at the Nickle Ridge Winery and broadcast on Facebook Live at 7:30 p.m. Raffle tickets are $50 each and can be purchased by calling 423- 787-0500. This is an annual fundraiser for the organization. Purchase is not necessary to attend the Back to Depot Block Party or to enter Nickle Ridge Winery.
Businesses Involved (at time of press release):
• Blue Mountain Photo Studio
• Brolin & Bailey Co.
• Catalyst Coffee
• Coal Miner’s Daughter Mercantile (coming soon to Main Street)
• Deluxe on Depot
• Dillinger’s Coffee House
• Firefly Esthetics
• General Morgan Inn
• Greeneville Antique Market
• Greeneville Graze
• Jan’s Salon
• Nickle Ridge Winery
• Sweet Pea’s Boutique
• Kevin & Kim Thompson’s Restaurant and Brewery “The Gentry”
• Tipton’s
Vendors Involved (at time of press release):
• Brumley’s Catering by Angeez
• Frosty Mountain Delight freeze-dried candy
• Maggie’s Designs face painter
• Two Little Birds cookies
• What the Fluff cotton candy
Tentative Schedule for Saturday, April 19th:
The first part of the event will be at the Capitol Theatre at 104 S Main Street (3 pm to 6pm)
3:00 – Doors open
3:30 – Costume Contest with prizes
4:00 – 6:00 Back to the Future movie
5:00 – 8:00 Ryan Norton live music at Tipton’s
The second part of the event moves out onto West Depot Street (6:30 pm to 9:30 pm)
6:30 – Greeneville High School Band marches and plays on W Depot
6:40 – Speeches at the tabletop area of W Depot by local officials and the Greeneville Rotary Club Starting around 7:00 – Special surprises and DJ Music by Robbie Britton – “Enchantment Under the Sea” Dance
7:30 – Main Street: Greeneville Barrel & Leaf raffle on Facebook Live starts inside the Nickle Ridge Winery
For the rest of the evening, we will have a few fun events that Robbie will announce, such as a hula hoop contest and giveaways from local businesses.
For more information, please reach out to Christina Potts at [email protected].
