Event to Offer Savings, Showcase Renovations

February 22nd, 2010

"Walking in Winchester" - Put on your bargain-hunting shoes from February 22 to March 31.

Winchester, Tenn., Monday, February 22, 2010 - To celebrate the $5 million in renovations currently underway in its historic downtown courthouse square area, the city of Winchester is hosting a first-ever special event "Walking in Winchester," from Monday, February 22 through Wednesday, March 31. Winchester is inviting everyone to step out downtown and see what's new, and at the same time, save up to 50 percent on dining and up to 30 percent on shopping through special promotions being offered by participating merchants displaying "Walking in Winchester" blue shoeprints.

"We're really excited about all the wonderful things that are happening downtown through the city's participation in the Tennessee Courthouse Square Revitalization Pilot Program, and we want people to come take a look at our progress, and at the same time, enjoy some great bargains," City Administrator Beth Rhoton says.

Special savings coupons for the "Walking in Winchester" event may be found online at the city of Winchester's Web site: http://www.winchester-tn.com/. Everyone is encouraged to visit the Web site, print the coupons and bring them when visiting downtown. Participating merchants and special offers include:

  • A Formal Affair - Free shoes with tuxedo rental for prom, veils half price with wedding dress purchase
  • Bunny's Gym - One week free trial
  • Designer Cakes - One free cookie
  • 4 U Tax & Financial Services - Free e-file income tax
  • Hammer's - 10% off purchases $50 to $100; 20% off purchases over $100
  • JC's Butcher Block - $2 off any purchase over $20                                                             
  • Kathy's Hair Dimensions - $2 off men's haircut
  • Ken's Doghouse - Regular hot dog w/ all the trimmings $1.50
  • Lily's Boutique - 20% off any item
  • Merle Norman Cosmetics/Anrae & Company - Enter to win discounts of 10% to 30%
  • San Miguel's - 12 oz. caramel latte for $1.80
  • Wenger's Furniture & Gifts - WoodWick Candles, buy one get one 50% off; 25% off jewelry and antiques; 20% off wall décor, lamps, glassware and wicker furniture (indoor/outdoor); 15% off baby gifts and hostess gifts; 10% off all Christian merchandise
  • Whiffenpoofs - 15% off any item
  • Winchester Antique Mall - 10% off any item including sale items
  • Wishing Well Antiques and Gifts - Free membership in Wish Club with tax-free purchases any item, any time

Executive Director of the Winchester Downtown Program Corporation Bill Cowan adds, "We're excited about our new downtown square, it looks great. Our merchants are anxious for our friends and neighbors to see our new downtown. Come shop with us, eat with us, and tell your friends to come too."

The nine-block area surrounding the historic Franklin County courthouse in Winchester has been transformed with wider roadways, sidewalks, trees, vintage-style streetlamps and signposts. Refacing of all of the buildings in the court square area is now underway, giving the area a fresh, new look designed to attract new businesses as well as consumers to the area.

#   #   #

« Back