The T.B. Butler Fountain Plaza, also known as "the square," is open to the public and can be reserved on a first come, first serve basis at no cost. Running water and electrical outlets are located throughout the Square and can be turned on when an event is approved. Available electrical outlets are limited to standard 110v outlets. Any other electrical needs will not be provided by Smith County.

Square Reservation Policy

All square reservation requests MUST be submitted in writing to Commissioners Court staff for approval. No automatically reoccurring events will be scheduled. All reservations must be approved separately. Smith County can only provide reservations for the space within the boundaries of the square. For more information about the county's application, call 903-590-4607.

An approved application to reserve the square ensures that groups have access to electricity and provides notice of the event to the county administration and to others in the community who may be interested in gathering at the same time. 

An approved application is not a “permit,” and does not result in exclusive use of the physical space of the square. Because the square is a public space, a reservation alone does not otherwise prohibit access by members of the public during any planned gathering. 

If security is needed for an event, it is the responsibility of the event organizer to hire security.

Smith County encourages any groups planning an activity for the Square to check with Smith County Communication Director Casey Murphy at cmurphy@smith-county.com, regarding the availability of any date and time, and then to fill out an application in advance of the intended use. Approved events and applications can also be found below.

For information on sidewalks, street closures or barricades, contact the City of Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1090. For events involving food service, contact the North East Texas Public Health District at 903-535-0037 for regulations and requirements.

• Square Application Form

2024 Square Reservations

• November 9:  New Moon Market, Raynie Castaneda, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
• November 10: Maga Car Show and Market, Lauren Benner, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• November 11: These Men of Prayer, Rev. Commissioner Ralph Caraway Sr., 6-7 p.m.
• November 16: Pop Up Market, Kristi McDonald, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Candle Light Vigil, Alpha Chi Omega and ETCC/Serena Cooper, 5-7:30 p.m.
• November 23: Green Acres Espanol Worship Night, Green Acres Espanol/Rolando Rodriguez, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• November 30: Worship Night - Noche de Alabanza, Iglesia La Gracias de Dios/Juan Alfaro, noon to 8 p.m.
• December 1: Tyler Longrider Toy Run, Tyler Longriders MC/Nola Keeton, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• December 5: Rotary Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, Tyler Rotary Clubs and City of Tyler/Amber Varona, 3-9 p.m.
• December 7:  New Moon Market, Raynie Castaneda, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
• December 9: These Men of Prayer, Rev. Commissioner Ralph Caraway Sr., 6-7 p.m.
• December 14: Holiday Market on the Square, Kristi McDonald, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

UPDATE: Plans are being made for construction on the Downtown Square, projected to start in January 2025. No additional applications will be approved after December 20, 2024.

The Hub -- As of January 17, 2021, The Hub is no longer being rented out for any non-county related event. It is being used full-time by the Elections Office.

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