04/10/2026
Downtown Troy-Thursday, April 9th…
Stopped by Happy Elephant during their open house, said hello to the staff and Solar Smoothie (who will be at some farmers markets and First Fridays this season 🥰). Some ladies were gathered on the porch, enjoying drinks and the weather.
Continued down the block toward Rose Med Spa- passed a few couples out walking, saw families and patrons on the patios at Time Out and Palenque. Continued over to Kokomo Joe’s where the doors were open, the bartender was friendly, a few folks drinking some beers and looking forward to Friday.
The point of this novel? It was Thursday evening Downtown and people were out! Walking, eating, drinking, gathering…
This is what these business owners and the community have been working towards. Not crazy packed or loud or overwhelming just busy...Alive. That small-town charm we all love… but with a pulse!
And that’s a pretty special thing to see. Let’s keep going! ❤️