A new era awaits ~20 miles north of Charlotte in downtown Cornelius, as town leaders recently approved a major redevelopment plan called Mill’s Market — a $80 million mixed-use project led by Charlotte-based Highline Partners.
Celebrated as a key part of the Downtown Master Plan, Mill’s Market will bring a five-story apartment building with 239 multi-family units to the corner of Catawba Avenue and Meridian Street in the heart of the Arts District.
Here’s a glimpse of what Mill’s Market plans to look like.
Artwork via Highline Partners
Amenities abound
Residents will have access to a pool, courtyard, and a second-story rooftop garden before heading downstairs for a ground-level corner restaurant and 12,000 sqft of retail and commercial space.
It’s not all about taking up space. Development plans include a 6.5-level parking deck with 250+ spaces for residents, businesses, and public use.
In-Person Class: Fresh Handmade Pasta | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monday Night Brewing Garden Co. | $64+ | “Travel” to Italy and learn to make fresh, homemade pasta.
Tuesday, April 22
Earth Day Flash Sale| 12-8 p.m. | PlantHouse | Cost of purchase | Take advantage of 25% off all plants — from tropical beauties to rare discoveries.
Earth Day ArtWalk with Charlotte Thrives | 6-7:30 p.m. | Independence Park | $15 | Spend your evening strolling numerous art murals while learning the creative stories behind them.
The Brenda Nova Experience | 7-9 p.m. | BAR ONE Lounge | Cost of purchase | Finish the work day with cocktails and dinner while seeing musician Brenda Nova and her ensemble perform.
Wednesday, April 23
North End Farmers Market | 4-8 p.m. | Ford Green | Cost of purchase | Browse farmers, food artisans, and small businesses in this weekly market.
April ‘Women of Whiskey’ Tasting| 6:30-8:30 p.m. |The Artisan’s Palate | $23+ | Sip delicious cocktails while learning the stories of three trailblazing women in the beverage industry.
In-person and hybrid MBA students have the opportunity to collaborate with the same peer cohort throughout their program. | Photos provided by Wake Forest University
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Have your new home feel like Nantucket while basking in 200 ft of Lake Norman shoreline. This 8,300-sqft estate offers six bedrooms and seven and a half baths. This home boasts plenty of amenities, including a custom-designed pool, built-in kitchen, outdoor shower, and a cozy fire pit.
Closed
Reminder — All Charlotte public libraries are temporarily closed today to allow library staff to finish a comprehensive update of their internal software systems. The libraries will reopen this Wednesday. (WCNC)
Coming Soon
Mother’s Comfort Food & Cocktails is expected to open in late June at 4271 Park Rd. — the former Cantina 1511 site. The California-based restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including fried chicken, homemade meatloaf, and mac and cheese. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Tickets are now available for the 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenge happening June 13-15 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The top athletes from 50+ countries will compete in a world-class competition to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, CA.
Try This
We’re back, berry. Carrigan Farms in Mooresville opened its strawberry patch for pick-your-own strawberries. Peak season runs May 1-10. Check out other local farms for fresh fruit.
Watch
Couldn’t get tickets to the Savannah Bananas’ games in Charlotte? All good. The games will stream on ESPN+ and Disney+. The Bananas will play two games at Bank of America Stadium on June 6 and 7.
Network
Want to network in South End? Head to Not Just Coffee’s Atherton location next Tuesday, April 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to meet neighbors over drinks and learn about development projects happening in the neighborhood.
Legacy
French native Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, the longest-serving artistic director of Charlotte Ballet, died last Sunday in Charlotte at 82. He served as artistic director of the former North Carolina Dance Theatre before being renamed Charlotte Ballet in 2014.
Sports
Nate Edwards dishes on top draft prospects, what a sustainable playoff model looks like, and who NOT to draft. Go beyond the court for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Travel
Weekend road trip idea: Johnston County. JoCo is only three hours from Charlotte and packed with fun things to do, including shopping name brand steals in the Outlet Capitol of North Carolina, or picking fresh berries on one of many farms.*
The world’s premier outdoor center stretched across 1,300 acres offers numerous hiking trails — from paths astride the Catawba River to off-leash destinations for you and your dog.
Difficulty: 🥾 to 🥾🥾🥾
Length: Trails range from 1.6 miles - 42.1-mile loops
Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountain peaks with magnificent views of the surrounding Piedmont. Trails provide challenging hikes and towering cliffs.
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Happy Monday, Charlotte! I hope everyone had a fun holiday weekend. I hosted an Easter Sunday dinner party. The best choice I made was snagging a delicious honey ham from The Honey Baked Ham Company on East Woodlawn Road. It made for the perfect holiday meal centerpiece.
