My Homewood

NICK SIMS

Homewood City Council Representative

Learning + Giving

Little Free Libraries

I love all of the Little Free Libraries throughout town. It’s such a great amenity whether they are at a park or along a walking route. I see them as a symbol of learning and giving, which to me embodies the spirit of Homewood. My favorite is the Anti-Racist Little Library at 1418 Clermont Drive that Kristen Berthiaume started.

Shop Local

Downtown Homewood Stores

In a pinch I can swing through B. Bayer and Wild Things and cover for almost any last minute gift for my wife. Also, I love holiday shopping downtown with favorites from Santa’s list normally found at either Little Professor or Homewood Toy and Hobby.

In the Garden

Sims Garden Events

Cooler weather brings two of my favorite events to Sims Garden (no relation!). The Pumpkin Patch (& Mum) sale at the garden and Photos with Santa are two great ways to experience the garden. It’s open daily, but check it out on weekdays too to enjoy its beauty in solitude.

Meals + More Meals

The Green Springs Food Trail

Nowhere else can compete with the variety of restaurants and markets available along Green Springs Food Trail. From chorizo tacos at Los Valedores, wings at Purple Onion, egg rolls from Chop Suey, calamari from Gianmarco’s, locally roasted coffee from Seeds, fish and chips at Little London, and the list goes on and on. We need more meals in the day! All are so delicious and run locally too.

Play Time

Homewood Central Park

I love heading to Homewood Central Park on Saturday mornings to play in Griffin Creek with my son, Jackson, who is 4. We play in the stream with construction trucks, catch fish in nets, watch birds and find surprise treasures. The whole experience pairs great with a cup of coffee and Hero doughnuts.