Today marks what would have been the 75th birthday of Gainesville native Tom Petty. The rock singer and songwriter, born on October 20, 1950, in Gainesville, made an indelible impact on both the music ...
The Gainesville Commission voted Thursday against expanding the parking lot in Tom Petty Park, opting instead to consider partnerships with other organizations and businesses. In the morning session, ...
Early Thursday morning, a $625,000 expansion plan for the Tom Petty Park car lot connected Gainesville residents, as they expressed their concerns at the biweekly city commission meeting. The city’s ...
A Walk of Fame is planned in Gainesville, Florida, to honor its local and national musical icons. The project aims to support downtown businesses, boost tourism, and celebrate the area's rich music ...
Tom Petty was a very talented musician who formed the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Three Grammy awards and collaborations with George Harrison, are just two of his major achievements. Let's ...