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3 new businesses open in downtown Calera
You didn't have to walk far in downtown Calera to find something happening the morning of Friday, Oct. 2nd three businesses in the historic Main Street district celebrated grand openings in a triple-ribbon cutting ceremony.
Athens Main Street receives 3 state awards
Work by members of the Athens Main Street seems to be paying off, whether it's events returning to The Square despite complications caused by COVID-19 or the expansion of outdoor dining at downtown restaurants.
Montevallo Main Street receives state-level Awards of Excellence
MONTEVALLO – Montevallo Main Street has received multiple state-level awards for the third consecutive year. The organization received three Main Street Alabama awards, Excellence in Placemaking, Excellence in Promotion and Main Street Hero, and presented a new award of its own.
HGTV's "Home Town Takeover" already making impact in Wetumpka
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - HGTV has brought its new "Home Town Takeover" production to Wetumpka, and it's already having an impact on the town. We first brought you the official announcement in early July. Since then, hosts Ben and Erin Napier have been spotted around town.
Stubbs publishes hometown love story
Long-time photojournalist and local Main Street Wetumpka executive director Jenny Stubbs recently published My Wetumpka: A Picture Book Love Story, a 100-page, 10x10 book pairing the town’s remarkable history with its picturesque imagery.
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
