Today’s headlines: Tremont Music Hall to close Dec. 19
Tremont Music Hall announced on Twitter yesterday that it will close Dec. 19. The venue, which specializes in metal, rock, indie, punk and hardcore acts, opened in 1995.
According to a statement posted to Twitter, Tremont’s building has been sold as development continues in South End.
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The venue plans to hold a “very special show” on the final day.
“Not only has it been my great honor to own Tremont the past 5 years but it has been a greater joy to get to know the many fine musicians, wrestlers and comedians that Tremont has hosted,” owner John Hayes wrote in the statement posted to Twitter. “Sadly, some things must change as economic prosperity moves into South End.”
See the full statement below.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Tremont Music Hall will be closing on December 19th. #GoodbyeTremont pic.twitter.com/hXbsBh3CrB
— Tremont Music Hall (@tremontmusic) September 21, 2015
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Bummed to hear about Tremont Music Hall closing down. The countless shows I saw there over the years is part of why I’m on my current path. — Donnie Hill (@DonnieChill) September 21, 2015
Love progress, but hate that places like @tremontmusic go for new development. Spots like Tremont, Jacks, @commonmarket give CLT its soul.
— Sammy Eanes (@sammyeanes) September 21, 2015
Damn Tremont is closing. This won’t be the city I grew up in by the time I leave. — Pabst Dude Ribbon (@tuckerirvine) September 21, 2015
I played Tremont for the first time when I was 11 years old. It was my home. I’m very sad to see it come to an end. https://t.co/kdfYi2YN1r
— ConnorTheJackass (@ConnorTheMosher) September 21, 2015
@tremontmusic really sad you had BY FAR the best metal venue, Charlotte is much worse without the Tremont, hope all well and thanks SO much — too diesel (@toodiesel) September 21, 2015
@CoreyInscoe @tremontmusic Played numerous times in my past life. Hate to see it go. pic.twitter.com/HgSpttwFyh
— Andrew Jenkins (@HiAndrewJenkins) September 21, 2015
Already 267 messages on the @tremontmusic announcement on Facebook. “I feel like I grew up in that building,” one says. #goodbyetremont — Andy Smith (@andysmithlol) September 21, 2015
CROWDERS MOUNTAIN FALL: A hiker died Monday after falling from the top of Tower Trail at Crowders Mountain State Park. The identity of the person has not been released. It’s the second death at Crowders Mountain in less than a year. A 48-year-old woman fell in May.
SOMETHING IN THE WATER: High levels of cancer-causing chemicals were found in Little Sugar Creek between East 36th and North Brevard Streets last month. Officials don’t believe the contamination of TCE and PCE poses a significant health risk, but warning signs are still going up in the area. The creek isn’t used for swimming or drinking water, so human contact with it is minimal.
BUDGET CUTS: The state budget passed by the legislature last week cut $110 million in funding for regional mental health agencies. The eight agencies around the state spend Medicaid, state and county money to purchase mental health treatment for patients, like counseling, mobile crisis and programs for children, like therapeutic foster care.
Also in the budget: A $500,000 cap on state spending for future light-rail projects, which could thwart Charlotte’s plans to build more train lines.
Photos: Charlotte Observer file; Nancy Pierce.
This story was originally published September 21, 2015 at 9:54 PM with the headline "Today’s headlines: Tremont Music Hall to close Dec. 19."