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Old Town Cornelius (OTC) is quickly becoming a hub for a vibrant and flourishing arts scene just outside of Charlotte, NC. Known for its popular local breweries, OTC is making a name for itself as a destination for culture of all kinds: from boutique stores and bottle shops, to farm-to-fork restaurants and live music venues. So what are you waiting for?! Come out and experience the scene for yourself!

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We would like to take a moment to congratulate Dep We would like to take a moment to congratulate Deputy Chief Kevin Fox (far right) on his 30th Anniversary today. 🚨🚨🚨Chief Fox joined as a Junior Firefighter at the age of 15 and has been involved with growing the department ever since. In 1991 when he joined the department was 100% Volunteer and ran around 300 calls a year. Today we staff two stations, run close to 3000 calls a year and our first full time staff will start next week. It’s been quite a journey - Congrats on your 30 years!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . #repost @cornelius_fire
📰 OTC in the news 📰 #repost @davidboraks @wf 📰 OTC in the news 📰 #repost @davidboraks @wfae •••The historically Black neighborhood of Smithville in #CorneliusNC is facing gentrification pressures, so residents are plotting a revitalization. The Smithville Community Coalition told town commissioners Monday it needs financial support from the town and Mecklenburg County to carry out the proposed $11 million plan. The draft plan calls for buying about 25 acres of vacant property; improving roads, water and sewer and other infrastructure; and building about 167 affordable housing units. The new housing would be aimed at current and former Smithville residents as well as public employees, such as police, firefighters and teachers. 🏡🏡🏡 Some town commissioners appeared supportive Monday, but the lone African American board member Thurman Ross, who lives and owns property in Smithville, remains skeptical. More on @wfae and WFAE.org #affordablehousing
Celebrate Black History Month with us and learn ab Celebrate Black History Month with us and learn about the roots of our very own Smithville, the historic African-American neighborhood located in the heart of Cornelius with this virtual video tour! (Link in bio) 🗯BIG plans for revitalization and redevelopment being presented to the Town Board in the coming weeks! 🗯 . Huge thanks to the Smithville Community Coalition for putting this all together . . #blackhistorymonth #bhm #smithvillenc #corneliusnc #lkn #history #oldtowntales
Wonder what type of treasures can be found in @kno Wonder what type of treasures can be found in @knottyandboard on Main St? 🌟🌟🌟Oh just about everything to make your home beautiful inside and out! Stop in today for unique finds with true craftsmanship and a very friendly staff!😊 . . #shoplocal #otc #gifts #valentinesday #love #treatyourself #homedecor #lkn
Outdoor dining plans this weekend? 🔥 🔥 🔥 Outdoor dining plans this weekend? 🔥 🔥 🔥 Something about drinking bourbon fireside at a historic 120 year old home on Main Street in OTC... . Put @barrelandforklkn on your to-do list now! 🍽 . . #oldtowncornelius #otc #oldtowntales #historicplaces #chefinspired #bourbonme #fireside #warm #cozy
Looking forward to bringing back to the days of co Looking forward to bringing back to the days of cornhole at the Corntown Festivals 🌽 . . Shoutout to @korakdesign for designing our logo and referring us to the best custom cornhole board artist in the area! . . #otc #oldtowncornelius #lakenorman #logo #branding #design #creativemarketing #marketingstrategist #marketingmaterials #lakenormannc #charlotte #logomark #charlotte #charlottenc
🐾 Word on the street is that #OTPH has live mus 🐾 Word on the street is that #OTPH has live music this Saturday night and NOW OPEN Sundays 2-9pm! 🐾 Come on over to #OTC’s neighborhood pub! Calling all @houndsofoldtown 🦮🐕‍🦺🦮🐕‍🦺 . 📷:@thewoofpacknc #houndsofoldtown #woof #pawtyatthepub #sociallydistantfun #oldtown #livemusiclkn #corneliusnc #lkn @oldtownpublichouse @publicgroundsnc
DID YOU KNOW? 🤔 With the help of a $1,000 gift DID YOU KNOW? 🤔 With the help of a $1,000 gift from his mother, Hugh Roy Smith began his professional career as a florist. 💐 In 1934 he expanded his operation to build his first greenhouse and opened a landscape business. 🌿 . H.R. Smith was known as the “king of the rhododendrons,” cultivated snapdragons, azeleas and crepe myrtles. He led a “Beautify Cornelius” campaign with then mayor Harold Little in 1976 and planted trees and shrubs along the railroad tracks 🛤and street corners. . Rows of his crepe myrtles still stand along Main St near the location of the original train depot 🚂 and Brick Row, which was a garden officially dedicated to his honor in 1983. 🥀 . . #oldtowntales #hughroysmith #corneliusnc #flowershop #freshflowers #azelea #crepemyrtle #snapdragon #beauty #townspirit
We lift you up to the light 💗 . Message of love We lift you up to the light 💗 . Message of love and luminaries dedicated to the souls we have lost to COVID 19 appears on Catawba Ave. . . #cornelius #love #covidkindness #memory
“We must discover the power of love, the power, “We must discover the power of love, the power, the redemptive power of love. And when we discover that we will be able to make of this old world, a new world. We will be able to make men better. Love is the only way.” ~ MLK ❤️ . #peace #love #mlkday #revdrmartinlutherkingjr #leader #leadwithlove #ihaveadream #martinlutherlingjr
Bringing the Arts to Life indeed! . The @caincent Bringing the Arts to Life indeed! . The @caincenterforthearts announces support toward the mission of enriching our community through the power of arts education from @lakenormanrealty. 🙌🙌🙌 "We are proud to support the Cain Center in honor of our clients who have chosen Lake Norman Realty throughout the years, which made this donation possible. As a local, family-owned firm, we believe strongly in supporting the arts and cultural amenities in the Lake Norman area. The arts inspire, generate new thoughts, and connect communities. We believe the role of the arts in today's world is more important than ever, and we are very excited about the enrichment the Cain Center will provide to our region." Abigail Jennings and Jane Getsinger, Lake Norman Realty . . #art #localart #lakenormanrealty #caincenter #oldtowncornelius #otc #corneliusnc #lakenormannc
Let’s do this Cornelius!!💪 Town vs Town, May Let’s do this Cornelius!!💪 Town vs Town, Mayor vs Mayor!!!! The three North Mecklenburg towns: Cornelius, Davidson & Huntersville are hosting the 1st Annual Mayors' Fitness Challenge! 👉One Town will become One Team and compete to win the title of Fittest Community. #OneTownOneTeam 👉The challenge will run 12 weeks, January 31- April 18. 👉Each week towns are working to have the total most active minutes. 👉At the end of the 12 weeks, the Town with the highest average total will be awarded the Fittest Community Trophy. 👉Registration opens Wednesday, January 13. 👉Participants should register under the town where they reside. 👉We encourage you to spread the word and invite, friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. 👉Town kick-off events will be held Sunday, January 31. For more information or to register, visit cornelius.org/parc @corneliusparcdepartment . #Fitnessgoals #MayorsFitnessChallenge #Corneliusnc #lkn @visitlakenorman @scoopthelake
And the sun sets on another weekend in beautiful O And the sun sets on another weekend in beautiful Old Town Cornelius 🌞 . . #antiquity #coveredbridge #corneliusnc #lkn #community #sundaysunset #bluesky #ncbeauty 📷: @cornelius28031
We LOVE this mural created by talented local artis We LOVE this mural created by talented local artists! 🌈 . #repost @artbyo ・・・ Alien vibes🛸⚡🌈👁 Extremely grateful for my friends who helped make this mural come to life last year! Stop by @dermaldesignztattoo to see it for yourself !! @bigtroublestudios @misslotus_ @jonbyrd 👑👑👑 #dermaldesignz #murals #clt #cornelius #lakenorman #lakenormanart #artist #artists #art #wallart #muralart #spraypaint #painting #ufos #rainbows #cltmurals #cltagenda
DID YOU KNOW? 🤔 This building on Catawba Avenue DID YOU KNOW? 🤔 This building on Catawba Avenue's origin predates the town's incorporation date? Historians have dated construction of this hub to be the late 1880s, several decades before the town of Cornelius was incorporated in 1905. It has served as a bustling center of activity for residents, housing everything from a dime store🛒 (pictured here, owned and operated by the Crouse family), a pet shop🐱,consignment store👗, a boat repair shop🛶, a boutique and spa💅 to today's beloved Old Town Public House🍻. OTPH is home to a coffee shop and tap room and live music and performance venue. The neighborhood pub embodies all the elements that bring community together in an authentic way, that has happened in these walls for over a century! 👏👏👏 . . #ifthesewallscouldtalk #oldtowntales #otph #oldtowncornelius #corneliusnc #history #cheers #neighborhoodpub #community #lkn @oldtownpublichouse @publicgroundsnc
All the King’s horses and all the King’s men c All the King’s horses and all the King’s men couldn’t put 2020 back together again - ! 🥳 . Humpty Dumpty in front of Cornelius Elementary School is getting in on the art street party display on Catawba! Have a safe and Happy New Year Friends! . The future looks bright! 🍾 . #nye #newyears2021 #lakenorman #lkn #corneliusnc #oldtowncornelius #humptydumpty #publicart
Dance your way into the New Year! 💃🏽🕺🏼 Dance your way into the New Year! 💃🏽🕺🏼 “Jitterbug” on Catawba has caught the momentum of ringing in 2021 with some good energy! . #corneliusnc #oldtowncornelius #NYE2021 #art #publicart #resolutions #lkn #jitterbug
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” . Mark Twain getting started on ringing in the New Year 🥳 . . #newyear2021 #resolutions #corneliusnc #oldtowncornelius #marktwain #oldtown #lkn
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