Downtown Garner

Downtown Garner We’re expanding our downtown to become the destination for local flavor & flair.
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Historic Downtown Garner connects our small town roots with our future as a growing crossroads of cultural arts, recreation, and creative entrepreneurship in the community.

08/31/2026

🚧 Downtown Garner Construction Update! 🚧
We’re making progress! Curb and gutter work is underway, and we’re hoping to see the first run of asphalt going down soon.

We know construction can create a few extra steps (literally 😉), but we’re getting closer to seeing this project come together!

And this project is about so much more than new parking spaces. It’s about creating…

🚶‍♀️ Better walkability
🔗 Greater connectivity
🤝 New opportunities for people to meet and gather
🏙️ A more inviting downtown environment

This work directly supports two important areas of the Main Street Approach: Design and Economic Vitality - creating a downtown that is attractive, functional, connected, and designed to support the businesses and people who bring Downtown Garner to life.

So, yes…we’re watching the curb and gutter and anxiously waiting for that asphalt! 😍 But we’re also looking ahead to what this investment will mean for Downtown Garner for years to come.

Thanks for your patience, your extra steps, and most importantly, your continued support of our downtown businesses! ❤️

We’re building something worth the walk!



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🎓 Cheers to the LaunchGARNER Class of 2026! 🎉Last night, we celebrated an incredible group of local entrepreneurs who ha...
08/28/2026

🎓 Cheers to the LaunchGARNER Class of 2026! 🎉

Last night, we celebrated an incredible group of local entrepreneurs who have spent the past several months learning, growing, connecting, and preparing to take their businesses to the next level.

LaunchGARNER is a business development program designed to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, mentorship, and connections they need to build stronger, more successful businesses right here in Garner.

And it truly takes a community to launch a business! 🚀 We are incredibly grateful for the organizations that come together to make this program possible:

💙 Town of Garner
💙 Wake Tech Entrepreneurship & Small Business Center
💙 Downtown Garner Association
💙 Garner Economic Development Corporation
💙 Garner Rotary
💙 Garner Mid-Day Rotary
💙 Garner Chamber of Commerce
💙 Choose Local and Small Y’all

To our graduates—we are so proud of you! Your hard work, ideas, and determination are what make Garner’s small business community so special.

Here’s to the next chapter and all the great things you’re going to accomplish! 🎓

Our next cohort is “launching now,” check out launchgarner.com to apply!

Great things happening in our downtown community! And it’s right next to our Rand Mill Streetscape project which include...
08/27/2026

Great things happening in our downtown community! And it’s right next to our Rand Mill Streetscape project which includes 48 new parking spaces.

Over 42 Years of Building a Business in Downtown Garner: The Story of Lee CarrollFor nearly 53 years, Carroll Service Co...
08/25/2026

Over 42 Years of Building a Business in Downtown Garner: The Story of Lee Carroll

For nearly 53 years, Carroll Service Company has been building more than a business…they’ve been building a community with decades of customers.

Lee came to Garner from Warrenton in 1978, bringing with him experience working on Coca-Cola vending machines that would eventually make him a natural fit for refrigeration and HVAC. In 1979, he joined his family’s business, Carroll Service Company, and in 1989 became its sole owner.

This December marks 43 years on Main Street for Carroll Service Company.

And Lee Carroll has seen a LOT of change.

When Lee first came to Garner, he saw a downtown that needed some attention long before he brought Carroll Service Company to Main Street. One of the attractions was great potential for growing a business.

He began investing in properties himself, purchasing property, squaring up property lines and eventually becoming the first person in over 50 years to construct a new building in Downtown Garner. In the early 90’s, Lee constructed 2 buildings for his growing HVAC business. Seeing the need for a space that would bring more people and business to Downtown Garner, Lee decided to remodel and join the 2 buildings in 2021, which opened the door for a great opportunity – Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge.

Why did he do it?

Because he wanted to help build a future for Garner and specifically for Downtown Garner. Today, Carroll Service Company has a great future with the second- and third generations leading the way.

So, what does Lee say has kept the business going for 53 years?
Put Jesus first - then your family, and then your business.
Put in the long hours, even when that means 60+ hours at times.
And invest back into your company, even if it means the owner ends up at the lower end of the pay scale.

That’s a lot of wisdom from a man who has spent more than five decades serving Downtown Garner. And fortunately for us, Lee has something else that’s invaluable: The stories.

Ask him about Downtown Garner, and he’ll gladly tell you how it used to be, how it’s changed, and why he believes so strongly in its future.

Thank you, Lee, for being part of Garner’s story and for helping build what comes next. 💙
Carroll Service Company
📍125 W Main Street, Garner



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🐝 There’s been a little BUZZ around town… 🐝And this time, it’s about Banks Bed & Breakfast! 🏡We’re excited to announce t...
08/24/2026

🐝 There’s been a little BUZZ around town… 🐝

And this time, it’s about Banks Bed & Breakfast! 🏡

We’re excited to announce that Banks Bed and Breakfast is the latest recipient of a Downtown Garner Business Incentive Grant, made possible through the generous support of the Duke Energy Foundation.

💰 $2,300 Grant Award

The grant helped address an unexpected challenge at this registered historic landmark home - a colony of bees had made itself quite comfortable in the historic façade! 🐝

But this story has a happy ending for everyone. The bees were carefully rehomed, and the affected area of the façade was repaired and restored to its original appearance, preserving the historic character of this beautiful property.

As a registered landmark, Banks Bed & Breakfast must follow strict restoration guidelines when repairs and improvements are made. Innkeepers Curtis and Mary Smalling carry the important responsibility of maintaining the historic quality and character of the building, and this project is a wonderful example of that commitment in action.

We’re always happy to support our local businesses…even when that support means helping them handle a few un-bee-lievable visitors! 🐝😉

A big THANK YOU to the Duke Energy Foundation for helping us keep the investment in Downtown Garner buzzing! 💚

Because preserving our history is investing in our future.

Congratulations, Banks Bed & Breakfast!



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⛈️Unfortunately, the weather is not looking favorable for our Groovin' in Garner concert tomorrow night! For the safety ...
08/20/2026

⛈️Unfortunately, the weather is not looking favorable for our Groovin' in Garner concert tomorrow night! For the safety of our team and our amazing guests, we are canceling Friday night's show.

🎵🎤🎙️But don't worry, we will have Envision back for another show - so stay tuned! And don't forget to mark you calendars for September 18th for the next concert featuring Kyle Mullins and Robert Hunter.

Make TODAY great and we will see you again soon, in Downtown Garner!!



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Garner, NC
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