Park Square Depot ground breaking

Pay Nanney Photo

Ground was broken recently for the Park Square Depot near the Florence Mill and on Oak Street in Forest City, the new location of the Rutherford County Farmers Market. Mayor Steve Holland welcomed the crowd that included Town Manager Janet Mason, town officials, TDA representatives, members of BARN, the group that operates the farmers market, representatives of the construction company and other town employees. Each took turns with the shovels to signify the beginning of the construction phase. Depending on weather, supplies and other factors, it is possible the ribbon cutting for the facility could occur as early as fall of this year.

The current Farmers Market, located in the vicinity and across from POPS, is closed for the season, but reopens on Saturday, March 7.