About Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA)


The mission of the TDDA is to preserve and enhance the community of Tryon through a downtown revitalization program that focuses on economic vitality, excellent urban design and historic preservation.

Our Vision Statement

Historic Downtown Tryon, the entertainment hub of Polk County, framed by the first peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a thriving, inclusive and accessible arts community, embracing music, literature, crafts, and offering outdoor recreation opportunities.

Implementation Strategy

Tryon is a designated NC Main Street community. The Town of Tryon has charged TDDA with the administration of the Main Street program at the local level. The agency uses the Main Street America(TM) model of establishing economic development strategies and applying the Main Street Four-Point Approach (R) to downtown revitalization: Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Vitality, to implement a plan that achieves measurable results.

Board of Directors

  • Ian Griggs

    President

  • Nick Fischer

    Vice President

  • Wanda May

    Treasurer

  • Dean Trakas

  • Davey Shealey

  • Denny Crowe

  • James Cullen

  • Kevin Parker

 Executive Director

Lourdes Gutierrez
downtowndirector@tryonnc.gov

NC Commerce: NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center

About Main Street America

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