Overview

Established in 2018, The Mill has become an asset to the tourism industry in Vigo County/Terre Haute, Indiana. It has shown great success since the first event on June 5th, 2021, with music superstar Nelly. In its first season, The Mill had limited capacity to 6,000 due to regulations established to slow the spread of COVID-19 to allow concert goers to spread out in the venue. The Mill held 6 shows during 2021 and brought in roughly 20,000 attendees. In 2022, The Mill raised the capacity to 10,000 and held 11 shows, expecting to bring in roughly 40,000 attendees. Throughout the 2021 season, The Mill faced a major hurdle with ADA compliance. The READI funds will allow improvement to ADA accessibility from the parking spots and throughout the venue with the goal that all will be able to easily navigate no matter where they are. The project would improve parking spots, create concrete pathways instead of gravel, develop permanent handicap accessible restrooms, and provide seating specifically for ADA. The Mill is a critical piece in improving the overall quality of place for the City of Terre Haute as concert goers will come into the community and amplify the tourism industry by visiting our local businesses including restaurants and shopping center and exploring our downtown. This READI funds would provide the ability to plan more events that can bring the community and surrounding areas together. As The Mill looks to the future, the hope is to continue the development.