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Athens trio purchases historic downtown building
An old billiards hall could see new life after being purchased by three Athens grads with a passion to enhance the downtown district, according to an official release. The storefront in downtown Athens sold after being on the market for only one day before Danny Whitfield, David Gregory and Stephen Ryberg purchased the vacant, historic 8 Balls Billiards at 100 W. Market St.
What's next for Wetumpka after HGTV show?
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - Production has largely wrapped up on HGTV's 'Home Town Takeover' show in Wetumpka. The show's hosts, Erin and Ben Napier, are gone, but not hopes of what's coming once the show airs. Wetumpka has its casino but Jenny Stubbs will tell you the city hit its own version of a jackpot last summer. "So there's no amount of money I can conceive of that would pay for that type of marketing for downtown Wetumpka," said Stubbs, who is the director for Main Street Wetumpka.
HGTV's 'Home Town Takeover' wraps up Wetumpka filming
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - HGTV's new show "Home Town Takeover" has wrapped up production and filming has ended in downtown Wetumpka. While there are a few production crew members still in town, the majority, including the show's stars Ben and Erin Napier, have returned to their own hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.
25 roadside attractions to see this year
Itching to get out of the house? Alabama is filled with fun things you can see for free without leaving your car. Here is a list of 25 roadside attractions to help you plan your next family road trip.
Wetumpka shines, despite the dark clouds of 2019, 2020
Last year is one many would like to forget. Yet, despite its dark clouds, there were bright spots. Wetumpka saw some sunshine in 2020, and those rays of light are still shining, even as the city reflects on a 2019 tragedy - the literal dark clouds in the form of a tornado that caused widespread property damage on Jan. 19, 2019.
Career Center
- Main Street Atmore is Hiring - Executive Director
- Leeds Main Street Seeks Executive Director
- Main Street Montgomery Is Hiring - District Manager
Sweet Hometown Tours
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Sweet Hometown Tours, A Trail Guide to Alabama's Main Streets Article, JOY Magazine
- Check out Main Street Alabama's new Sweet Hometown Tours Website
Press Releases & Media Kits
- Sweet Home Towns Podcast Launch 1/26/26
- 2026 New City Application Press Release - 12/19/25
- Main Street Alabama Announces Bright Ideas Winner
- AL SPARK
- AL SPARK Bright Ideas Winner
- Congressman Mike Rogers Receives Leadership Award
- Main Street Madison Kick-Off Media Kit
- Madison Receives 2025 Main Street Alabama Designation
- Monroeville Receives the Great American Main Street Award
Awards of Excellence
Newsletters
Studies and Annual Reports
- Ten-Year Economic Impact Study - Executive Summary
- Main Street America's Report on the State of Housing
- 2024 Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
