Growing Grapevine

When Alex Carroll shopped at Grapevine Mills as a teenager, he didn't even notice the triangular plot of land next door. Decades of entrepreneurship and venture capital collaborations later, he's elevating that vacant area - and the entire Grapevine market - by bringing Dig World to town.

Every year, a small team of public servants and local stakeholders makes the long trip from Grapevine, Texas, to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the World's Largest Commercial Real Estate Meeting. Their goal? To recruit more developers, brands, and partners who can further elevate our economy.  This year, we're taking you along for the ride (and a special Awards Ceremony).

In anticipation of a summer filled with international soccer, Grapevine Economic Development asked the City's new resident experts to explain the Beautiful Game and its cousin, futsal. Esteban and Manuel Mariel are bringing their community-centric mini pitches to Grapevine just in time for the World Cup... so they have plenty of thoughts on soccer culture, getting active, and how City Futsal can t...

You've probably never heard of Mi Sher Auto Parts, the company that owns Grapevine's one and only NAPA store. But even if you've never bought from them, they've probably made an impact on your life. The Mi Sher portfolio includes Integrated Business Solutions in multiple industries, including ground support at DFW International Airport. This week, we're asking them to help us untangle the mysterio...

Conner Gildenblatt doesn't do anything the easy way. He got a 30-day crash course in pizzeria operations before launching Sauce'd in downtown Grapevine, then had to run his business on a lean staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. A few years later, he did something even more wild: introduced a smashburger to his streamlined pizza menu. Now, it's their best-selling item.

A self-taught artist with a sense of calling, Michele Wilson believes she isn't on Main Street by accident... even though a car wreck redirected her toward ownership of Giddens Art Gallery.

The 'Growing Grapevine' team takes you inside Kilwin's on Main Street to see how manager Elizabeth Bartlett gets ready for the day. While there are no fizzy lifting drinks or dangerous rivers of chocolate on this tour, you'll come to see Elizabeth's journey as its own kind of magic elevator ride.

Grapevine resident Miguel Otero came here to run a restaurant... but now that he's retired, his family is turning a boyhood pastime into a life-changing board game.

Dr. Sue Williams shares why she loves Grapevine, the science behind good chocolate, and her secret for mixing little treats into a healthy diet.

The show will be getting a little closer to the ground in 2026.

When Grapevine's elected leaders set out to build something special at the South end of Main Street, they had most of the components lined up: a parcel of land to shape as needed, voter-approved passenger rail access, and a vision for the final piece of the puzzle. For decades, they had dreamed about a downtown hotel. Now, they finally got to search for a partner who could build something to match...

For all the thought and effort that went into creating a one-of-a-kind development at Grapevine Main, only one component is the undeniable catalyst behind the entire project: passenger rail. Without the TEXRail commuter line operated by Trinity Metro, this defining piece of architecture wouldn't be nearly as functional. It might not even exist. But City leaders planned to be a stop along the route...

For over a century, Grapevine Main Street has been synonymous with small-town charm. The very mention of our authentic historic district conjures images of brick buildings, festival crowds, and a single broad street surrounded by humble structures. Now, visitors are more likely to have a different view in mind: the combination rail station, hotel, and public gathering space known as Grapevine Main...

How close did the City come to losing its most iconic neighborhood? Grapevine Residents have heard the stories: an unwatched candle, a timely partnership, and a crisis narrowly averted. Today, we're looking at the legend of a fire that could have destroyed the Historic District... but ended in a single puddle instead.  Here's how the investigation unfolds: 00:00-01:49... the legend as we know it 0...

Visitor spending fuels Grapevine's economy, especially in the Historic District. The reliable stream of customers drawn to the area by its authentic charm and special events is a key factor in Small Business success. And it's easy to see why: festival days and seasonal activations accounted for every one of the Top 20 busiest days in this strategic neighborhood last year... but most vendors in the...

Destination dining is a key part of the business environment on Main Street. Without gathering spaces and innovative menus to draw visitors in, the Historic District would struggle to generate and hold the crowds it needs to thrive. Most local establishments have been here for some time, supporting and benefiting from the neighborhood's unique culture. But no two are alike, and to prove it, we're...

Balancing preservation with progress can be tough when the oldest part of a City is also one of its hottest real estate markets. But the Farmer's Market of Grapevine shows how consumers can shape an area as effectively as ordinances and private equity. What's on the menu today: 00:00-04:48... how residents turned a 7-11 into fresh food 04:49-08:23... the Farmer's Market value proposition 08:24-10:...

You've met the "elves" who decorate Main Street (Season 1, Episode 1)... now meet their supervisors. From planning events that draw massive crowds to the importance of every little detail, here's what makes Main Street so magical during the 40-day Christmas Capital of Texas activation. What's on the agenda: 00:00-02:28... who's in charge here? 02:29-05:25... the party (planning) never ends 05:26-8...

Every day, you interact with countless miles of unseen pipes, wires, and utilities that create the illusion of effortless convenience. But behind every charged phone, running sink, and Wi Fi router, there's a team of engineers working to keep your life going smoothly. Here in Grapevine, those folks have an extra layer of challenge: part of the City is over 100 years old. And much of it predates mo...

Understanding the Historic District starts with understanding local history, so we asked Larry Groebe – Communications Director for the Grapevine Historical Society – to walk us through the early decades of this community. As he breaks down the decades that defined Grape Vine (and, later, Grapevine), we'll discover which things have changed, which almost weren't preserved, and which have been part...

Before we piece together the story of Grapevine's Historic District, we'll need to stop in and see the puzzle masters at The Grapevine Escape ! The married duo behind one of Main Street's most popular entertainment venues has much to say about what makes this area special, and their unique experience encapsulates the spirit of the community itself. Join us as we plot our Escape from Grape Vine! Th...

This season, you're getting an up-close look at Grapevine's Historic District, from its 19th-century origins to several 21st-century landmarks. That's a big task, so you'll want to start with a touch of caffeine. In this special National Coffee Month episode, we're talking to four independent coffee house operators in Grapevine to see why they set up shop here... and what coffee tells us about the...

'Growing Grapevine' returns with our biggest season yet! We're going way back to the early years of Grapevine to explore how and why our Authentic Historic Downtown came to be, then talking to the folks shaping developments and thriving in storefronts there today.  We've packed everything from the Cotton Belt Rail line to your favorite restaurant on Main Street into twelve half-hour(ish) episodes,...

Our yearlong exploration of Grapevine Mills ends with a festive excursion on one of the City's most well-known attractions: the North Pole Express. But this themed train ride is more than one of 1,400 events in the Christmas Capital of Texas. It's also an important resource for one very important organization working to welcome new residents and economically disadvantaged families to Grapevine.

Our ongoing tour of Grapevine Mills dives deeper into the shopping center than ever before, bypassing iconic destination retail and entertainment offerings to drop in on an area few guests ever see: a fully functional police substation right on site! Hear from officers who patrol and train on the grounds (and the management who are thrilled to host them, even if a few TVs are harmed in the process...