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"Tesla Safety Scare, Farmers Market Boom, Bridging the Gap, & Meet Penne: A Controversial Charlotte Newsletter"
"Tesla Safety Scare, Farmers Market Boom, Bridging the Gap, & Meet Penne: A Controversial Charlotte Newsletter"
"Tesla Safety Scare, Farmers Market Boom, Bridging the Gap, & Meet Penne: A Controversial Charlotte Newsletter"
Important updates in Charlotte: Tesla conflict raises concerns, Farmers Market flourishes, new development connects neighborhoods, and Penne the adorable adoptable dog is ready for her forever home!
Charlotte Echo Staff
Sep 4, 2025
Tesla Conflict Sparks Concern in Charlotte: Farmers Market Grows, New Development Bridges Gap, Adoptable Dog Seeks Forever Home |
Tesla safety concerns, farmers market growth, urban development, and a furry friend in need - all shaping Charlotte's story. |
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The Charlotte City Council in North Carolina voted to remove Tesla from its list of approved vehicle manufacturers for municipal use due to safety concerns. Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield led the effort and the 11-member board voted 6-3 in favor of the removal. Mayfield expressed the importance of considering taxpayer investments when purchasing vehicles for city employees. Republican Ed Driggs opposed the decision, citing that Teslas are safer than other vehicles based on consumer data. Other approved vendors include local Chevrolet and Ford dealers, Alamo Rent-A-Car, and Hyundai. Despite opposition, the majority of council members supported the removal of Tesla from the approved list. |
Trivia Question❓In what year did Charlotte host its first professional football team, the Carolina Panthers, play their first season in the NFL? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
CHARLOTTE FOOD |
The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market in North Carolina opened in 1984, known as the Yorkmont Farmers Market due to its location. Spanning across a 22-acre site, it has since expanded with a craft building in 2005, becoming the largest farmers market in the county. Operated by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, it boasts over 100 vendors offering a variety of goods such as meats, produce, cheeses, preserves, and baked goods. Divided into five sheds with specific offerings, it operates year-round and celebrated its first Harvest Festival in 2023. |
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REAL ESTATE |
Queensbridge Collective, formerly known as 1111 South Tryon, is a two-building development under construction in South End neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. It broke ground in May 2023 with a completion date expected in 2027. The project cost is estimated at $700 million. The residential tower will be 45 stories high with 400 units. The development will also include road improvements and connect South End with Uptown Charlotte. The building topped out on February 6, 2025, and is set to deliver in the third quarter of 2025. Major retail tenants like Night Swim Coffee and Guard and Grace have been announced. |
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ADOPT A PET OF THE WEEK |
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Penne is a 1 year old Australian Kelpie/mix with an affectionate and playful personality.
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🔦 Local Business Spotlight |
🧁 Sweet Spot Alert: Two Scoops Creamery – Plaza Midwood📍 913 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
🪴 New & Noteworthy: PlantHouse Charlotte📍 2100 South Blvd, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC This South End spot is perfect for date nights, girls' outings, or solo stress relief. You can walk in and build your own succulent or moss terrarium, or join a workshop with wine and friends. The space is modern, green, and Instagram gold.
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The Carolina Panthers played their first season in the NFL in 1995. |