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Main Street Alabama Creating jobs. Keeping character. Main Street Alabama is the state coordinating program for Main Street communities in the state.
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Main Street Alabama focuses on bringing jobs, dollars and people back to Alabama's historic communities. Economic development is at the heart of our efforts to revitalize downtowns and neighborhoods.

Across the Network | Ashland, AlabamaFounded as Clay County’s seat in 1867, Ashland grew around its courthouse square an...
10/23/2026

Across the Network | Ashland, Alabama

Founded as Clay County’s seat in 1867, Ashland grew around its courthouse square and later became an important center for Alabama’s graphite industry. As a Network member, Ashland is having important conversations about the historic downtown district and the opportunities ahead.

We recently met with local leaders to discuss district goals and priorities. As a benefit of being a Network Community, Ashland has now received a custom annual report with practical recommendations for next steps in their downtown revitalization journey.

City of Ashland, Al Clay County Economic Development Council

10/22/2026

We love learning about successful Alabama initiatives!

In this clip from Sweet Home Towns, Dr. Tina Naremore Jones, Executive Director of the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area, discusses an initiative of the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Art Center that brought more than $3 million to artists in the area.

🎧Listen to Sweet Home Towns wherever you get your podcasts.

Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area

Main Street Milestone Acknowledgement: Growing (4 - 9 Years)Check out these growing designated Main Street districts. Th...
10/22/2026

Main Street Milestone Acknowledgement: Growing (4 - 9 Years)

Check out these growing designated Main Street districts. These districts have put the Main Street Approach to work and their communities can see the difference. There's still plenty ahead, because Main Street work is never done. We're glad to celebrate how far these communities have come.

We recently visited downtown Decatur for our annual check-in with the local Main Street team. These visits are a chance ...
10/21/2026

We recently visited downtown Decatur for our annual check-in with the local Main Street team. These visits are a chance to talk through progress, discuss challenges, and make sure local programs have the support and resources they need.

*Professional photography by Freedom Light Production

Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority

For some, a love of downtowns starts with a place. For others, it starts with the belief in what those places can be.“Do...
10/20/2026

For some, a love of downtowns starts with a place. For others, it starts with the belief in what those places can be.

“Downtown areas as the cultural, economic, and civic heart of a place have drawn me since architecture school. That’s why living and working downtown was a priority when we opened AMBL Studios in Athens,” said Brad Mallette AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate, Owner and Lead Architect of AMBL Studios.

“Athens Main Street quickly stood out as the driving force behind downtown’s growth, and their revitalization vision aligned perfectly with our focus on adaptive reuse. Since joining the Board in 2020, it’s been a great pleasure to be a part of the team that has helped make downtown Athens what it is today.”

⭐Main Street Alabama Grant Recipient Project: Small Business Improvement ProgramWith support from Main Street Alabama’s ...
10/19/2026

⭐Main Street Alabama Grant Recipient Project: Small Business Improvement Program

With support from Main Street Alabama’s Project Grant program, LaFayette Main Street invested directly in its small businesses through a matching grant initiative designed to strengthen downtown and support local entrepreneurs.

Through this program, multiple businesses completed a wide range of improvements that enhanced both customer experience and day-to-day operations. Projects included new outdoor seating and planters, updated signage, building improvements, interior upgrades, website development, marketing efforts, and even the addition of a new mural to draw visitors and create a sense of place.

By supporting a variety of needs across different businesses, this initiative created a broader impact throughout downtown. These improvements are helping businesses attract more customers, operate more efficiently, and build a stronger presence both in-person and online.

Main Street Alabama is proud to have contributed $20,000 toward this project, helping LaFayette Main Street empower its small businesses while enhancing the overall energy and appeal of its downtown district.

We recently visited downtown Talladega for our annual check-in with the local Main Street program. These visits are a ch...
10/16/2026

We recently visited downtown Talladega for our annual check-in with the local Main Street program. These visits are a chance to talk through progress, discuss challenges, and make sure local programs have the support and resources they need.

*Professional photography by Mike Schneider Photography

Talladega Main Street

We’re excited to welcome Centre, Hartselle, Pelham, Pell City, Tarrant and Thomasville to the Main Street Alabama Networ...
10/16/2026

We’re excited to welcome Centre, Hartselle, Pelham, Pell City, Tarrant and Thomasville to the Main Street Alabama Network Community!

These communities will work with Main Street Alabama to build public-private partnerships and launch conversations about revitalizing their historic districts. We look forward to working with these new Network communities to preserve and activate their downtowns.

📌 Interested in bringing the Main Street approach to your community? Applications to join the Network reopen in February 2027.

Learn more 👉 mainstreetalabama.org/getting-started/the-network/



City of Centre City of Hartselle - Local Government City of Pelham The City of Pell City City of Tarrant, Al City of Thomasville, Al

10/15/2026

Did you know you can see the Alabama Black Belt from space? 🌎

In this clip from Sweet Home Towns, Dr. Tina Naremore Jones talks about unique characteristics of the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area.

🎧Listen to Sweet Home Towns wherever you get your podcasts.

Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area

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880 Montclair Road Suite 245
Birmingham, AL
35213

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(205) 910-8819

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