First Fridays at Floataway Community Kicks Off Friday

Neighbors, friends and families are invited to kickoff the spring season with “First Fridays,” Floataway Community’s new festive series of block parties.

A series of “First Fridays” events begins April 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Floataway Community, located at 1123 Zonolite Road. Guests are invited to gather in the Floataway Building’s quaint courtyard to nosh on crostini from Floataway Café and imbibe with beer. An old-fashioned popcorn cart will delight guests while Sailing to Denver plays live.

The hip community, celebrated as one of Atlanta’s first and most notable artists’ enclaves, will display an exhibit by local artist Michael Elliston, titled “Painting without the Painter.” Artist James Wall will also open his studio for the evening to display his captivating collection of pastel portraits. A twilight tour through enchanting Nickel Bottom Garden, followed by a champagne toast, is also part of the Floataway fun. 

“Years ago, we used to throw great big bashes on the street with live music, art and lots of conviviality,” said Kathleen Walker, owner of TuckerMott Companies, the development and leasing company behind the community. “This year, we're bringing some of that spirit back to the neighborhood through these community events. Everyone is welcome.”

In addition to industrial space and warehouse office space, Floataway Community and the surrounding Zonolite area has attracted a number of interesting retail and service businesses since the late 80s, from a blacksmith’s forge to the Atlanta Soto Zen Center.

, with plans for a community garden, Nickel Bottom Community Garden, already underway. In addition to the plantings of indigenous species and raised beds for community use, Nickel Bottom will utilize a rainwater catchment system that will service the garden, sponsored generously by Coca-Cola.

“First Fridays” is a way to for the community to celebrate and enjoy these milestones of success with friends, neighbors and the greater Atlanta community. A suggested donation of $5 will benefit the growth of Nickel Bottom Community Garden. 

Floataway Community

Floataway Community is one of northeast Atlanta’s premier business complexes, encompassing four buildings conveniently located to Emory University and some of Atlanta’s most thriving intown neighborhoods. Developed by Tucker Mott, this district has repurposed abandoned warehouse structures into a vibrant, thriving complex that offers unique and customizable office space for a variety of businesses and restaurants. Floataway Community is home to a unique and creative group of artisans and businesses doing unique and creative stuff. Floataway Community is located on Zonolite Road in Atlanta. Visit here learn more about Floataway Community.

-contributed by Floataway Community spokeswoman