Clemson Downtown

Curated by Avery Mock, Rose Keller, Rich Gooding, Scott Kimball, Lakyn Tippett, Michael O'Toole

A look into the popular stores, bars, restaurants, and histories that reside on the familiar College Avenue from both a modern and historical perspective.

Nick's Tavern and Deli

Nick’s Tavern and Deli opened February 26th, 1976 and was established by Nick Vatakis and Milton Antonakos. Before there was Nicks, there was a bar on the site called the Golden Nugget that opened in 1972. The owner of the Golden Nugget was making no…

The Clemson Theater

The historic Clemson Theater at 364 College Avenue in downtown Clemson, South Carolina has remained an important landmark of the college town for years. Generations of both students and locals look to the brightly painted “Clemson” sign standing…

Judge Keller's Store

The Clemson Downtown has served as the social center for students and locals since the opening of the university. One of the most historical and well-known establishments located downtown is Judge Keller’s. Established in 1899, the store has gone…

TD's

On July 1, 1988, Tim “Timbo” Holliday and Dewey Browne opened TD’s on 339 College Avenue, Clemson, South Carolina 29631, United States. TD’s is at the forefront of downtown Clemson. Regardless of what the location has been in the past, it has been…