Inaugural Gratefull GVL potluck draws thousands to share a meal in the middle of Main Street

The weather was almost as good as the mac and cheese.

On Monday, the rich smells of dressing, ham, spiced rice and barbecue climbed into a cloudless blue sky, as if beckoning people to come, grab a plate and enjoy a meal.

Some 3,000 people gathered in the center of Main Street to share experiences and a table at the first Gratefull GVL potluck event. Where normally cars and trucks drive, there were instead 400 feet of table space, set with disposable tablecloths and festive greenery.

Read the full article in the Greenville News.