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Welcome to Main Street Alabama

Main Street Alabama is focused on bringing jobs, dollars and people back to Alabama's historic communities. Economic development is at the heart of this statewide organization's efforts to revitalize downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the state.

News

Dec 17th, 2025What boycotting looks like 70 years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Dec 16th, 20252 new murals are lighting up Montevallo-meet the artist + photos

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Dec 15th, 2025Community leaders, business owners convene for Foley Main Street Idea Exchange

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Events

Jan 13th, 2026New City Application Workshop: Birmingham

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Jan 20th, 2026New City Application Workshop: Enterprise

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Jan 27th, 2026New City Application Workshop: Athens

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Main Street Alabama

A nonprofit organization, Main Street Alabama stresses public-private partnerships, broad community engagement, and strategies that create jobs, spark new investment, attract visitors, and spur growth. Main Street builds on the authentic history, culture, and attributes of specific places, to bring sustainable change.

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Main Street is a Movement

Main Street Alabama is affiliated with the National Main Street Center and utilizes the proven Main Street Four-Point Approach® to help communities organize themselves for success, improve the design of their neighborhoods, promote their districts, and enhance their economic base.

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Sweet Hometown Tours

Whether you love history, Southern cuisine, or charming places to explore, Main Street Alabama offers warmth and hospitality. Join us in celebrating Alabama’s towns and cities, and discover what makes our Main Streets special – the charm, culture, and community.

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