The Legend of "Tim Loves Tink"
Long ago, someone spray-painted three simple words on the Wells Street underpass: "Tim Loves Tink."
Nobody knows exactly who Tim or Tink were, but the message stuck around. Literally. Every time the city painted over it, the residents would wanted it painted back.
Eventually, the city gave in and made the words permanent. Now, this simple love note is part of Cornelia’s story, reminding everyone of the power of love and community.
The truth might be lost to time, but the mystery lives on...
But wait, Who were Tim & Tink, really?
Who knows?
The community was invited to scan a QR code and submit their stories — real or imagined, about this iconic love story.
The stories submitted were imaginative and creative.
Entries were displayed in City Hall as the mural was being painted, along with artwork from the students k-12, attending 2022 - 2023 at Habersham County schools.
Read more about the Mural. . .
Cornelia's First Mural
The mural leaves an imprint for years to come of Cornelia’s adoration for Tim and his love for Tink. Read more...
Community Engagement
The Vibrant Communities Grant
The mural was awarded a $5,000 GCA grant to support the community project. Read more...
How it all came together. . .
Soque Street LLC
A childhood memory and a return home, Cornelia native artist, Audrey Davenport brings her community vision to life.
The City of Cornelia
An Organization Committed to Community Engagement
See how the community came together. Visit the Gallery page and read more about the project here...
The Map on the Mural
The map is an actual Google map = the heart in the center is placed on the site of the underpass. WALK 150 steps from mural to see the actual underpass-----
Visit The Heart of Cornelia & Experience the Love!
Cornelia is located in the mountains of Northeast Georgia, just 90 minutes from Atlanta. Visit the mural and fall in love with downtown!
Tell us what you think about the Tim loves Tink Mural!
We hope you'll visit the mural the next time you're in Cornelia. And when you do, drop us a note and let us know about your visit. We love to hear your stories and follow your social media posts.
Tag your visit with #discovercornelia
Cornelia, GA, United States