U.G. WHITE UPDATE

As everyone in Elkmont knows, the old buildings downtown are getting a make-over.  Hill Spirit was curious and stopped by yesterday to see what was going on.  

The Artisan South building is not as far along as U.G. White.  The U.G. White store has new windows and doors that have been put in as well as some outside painting.  The inside is being stripped down.  The owner was there and had a chance to meet him and find out about his plans for the place.  He is going to keep as much of the original tin ceiling as possible.  He is going to open up the ceiling in the front of the store 20 feet back and put a balcony in.  

The second floor will be a project that he will complete after the store opens so evidently you will have a similar look to the UG White in Athens.  The concrete slab that has been poured next to the trail is going to be a patio so customers can hang out and visit.  There is still a lot of work to be done but the planned opening date is toward the end of August.