Small-Town Dispatches: Tyler, an Empty Town in Bloom, Looks Ahead to Better Days
April 9, 2020 | By Jill Coody Smits
In the East Texas town of Tyler, spring is usually a hopping time. Flowers bloom spectacularly throughout the historic district. The annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trail lures thousands of visitors who come to experience the area’s beautiful gardens, elegant homes, local eateries, and quaint brick streets.