SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield residents and downtown business owners say a proposed new music venue could bring fresh energy, more visitors and an economic boost to the city’s center.
The Holler Music Hall is planned for a vacant property behind the College Station Theaters downtown. While construction is still months away, the project is already drawing positive reactions from people who live and work nearby.
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Jasmine Lewis, a Springfield resident who lives near the site, said she believes the venue would fit well in the area.
“Music is a very big part of culture, and I think having something that’s there for everybody to use is something that’s really useful to the community,” Lewis said…