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Downtown Development Authority discusses another event at Holden Oversoul

City and authority officials have twice discussed hosting events at the Holden Oversoul site, including one already held in March.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked November 14, 2026
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May 7, 2025: Holden Oversoul event

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At a February work session, the Demorest City Council agenda listed discussion of an upcoming event at Holden Oversoul. Minutes from that meeting record Jamie Alred announcing a crawfish boil and oyster roast at the site on March 2, which the Downtown Development Authority had approved.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 2.4.25 WS Agenda.docxCity Council Minutes — 2.4.25 WS Minutes.pdf

In May, the Downtown Development Authority's agenda again listed discussion of a Holden Oversoul event. Minutes from that meeting show Allen presented information on a potential event there, including a possible partnership involving a museum and the Farmhouse.

SourcesDowntown Development Authority Agenda — 5.7.25 DDA Agenda.docxDowntown Development Authority Minutes — 5.7.25 DDA Minutes FINAL.pdf

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Holden Oversoul event and potential museum/Farmhouse partnership

Allen provided information on a potential Holden Oversout event:

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Holden Oversoul event

DISCUSSION OF HOLDEN OVERSOUL EVENT

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Upcoming event at Holden Oversoul

DISCUSSION OF UPCOMING EVENT AT HOLDEN OVERSOUL

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Crawfish boil and oyster roast event at Holden Oversoul, use of post office parking lot

Jamie Alred announced that he is hosting a crawfish boil and oyster roast on March 2. DDA has approved the event.

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