Greenville is a city in Hunt County, Texas, United States, approximately 50 miles northeast of Dallas. It is the county seat and largest city of Hunt County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 25, 557, and in 2019 the estimated population was 28, 827.Tourism draws include the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum, Collin Street Bakery and the historic
downtown area which includes wineries, antique malls, public gardens, boutique shopping, and regular events at the 1, 700 seat Greenville Municipal Auditorium. The vintage Texan Theater was slated for a grand re-opening in 2014. The Rally 'Round Greenville festival is held the third weekend each September and includes the Cotton Patch Challenge Bicycle Ride, an Art Show, Barbecue and Chili Cook-Off, Texas Music Weekend, Kids Alley, and more. Backstreet Bash is held in March to celebrate the revitalization of the historic Main Street Area.