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🎃 20 YEARS of PumpkinFest. Countless memories. One incredible community. 🧡From creative costumes and friendly competitio...
10/22/2026

🎃 20 YEARS of PumpkinFest. Countless memories. One incredible community. 🧡

From creative costumes and friendly competitions to live music, local vendors, and families filling the streets of downtown Dayton, PumpkinFest has become a tradition generations have grown to love!

📸 As we prepare to celebrate our 20th Annual PumpkinFest, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting some of our favorite moments from years past.

🧡 Now we want to hear from YOU!

What’s your favorite PumpkinFest memory? Do you have photos from years past?

👇 Drop your memories in the comments, tag someone you’ve celebrated with, or send us your favorite throwback photos! We might just feature a few as we celebrate 20 years! 🎃

Think you’ve got what it takes to send a pumpkin flying? 🎃💨
Punkin Chunkin is back at PumpkinFest, and we want to see wh...
10/19/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to send a pumpkin flying? 🎃💨

Punkin Chunkin is back at PumpkinFest, and we want to see what you got!

Bring your competitive side and get ready to see just how far you can launch a pumpkin in downtown Dayton.

📅 October 30
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 2nd Avenue

Whether you’re entering or just coming to watch, this is one PumpkinFest event you won’t want to miss.

Sponsored by First Choice Lending.

Happy Friday! Here’s a look at many of the local spots that make up Main Street Dayton.Every stop, every purchase, every...
10/16/2026

Happy Friday!

Here’s a look at many of the local spots that make up Main Street Dayton.

Every stop, every purchase, every visit matters. Take a look, try something new, and support local while you’re out this weekend!

10/15/2026

It may only be October, but Christmas will be here before we know it.🎄🎄🎄

With just 12 weeks to go, now is the perfect time to start thinking about the people on your list and downtown Dayton has plenty of places to help you get a head start.

From local shops and handmade finds to gifts, treats, shopping downtown means finding something special while supporting the businesses right here in our community.

So maybe it’s not quite Christmas shopping season yet... but it’s almost time.

Are you an early Christmas shopper or a last-minute buyer? Tell us below!⬇️⬇️

Calling all cooks and bakers! 🍲🥧Do you have a chili recipe that everyone raves about? Or a pumpkin dessert that’s always...
10/14/2026

Calling all cooks and bakers! 🍲🥧

Do you have a chili recipe that everyone raves about? Or a pumpkin dessert that’s always the first to disappear at family gatherings?

It’s time to put those recipes to the test!

We’re looking for contestants for this year’s PumpkinFest Chili Cook-Off & Pumpkin Baking Contest! Whether you’re known for your secret chili recipe or your homemade pumpkin treats, we’d love to see you join the friendly competition!

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Centennial Park
🏡 Sponsored by Wallace Realty

Ready to compete? Register using the links below!🍲

Chili Cook-Off: https://forms.gle/vXymAGoEikbCTmWj7

🥧 Pumpkin Baking Contest: https://forms.gle/2VCz8MnstYA1q6oX7

Questions? Reach out to Jillian Stavely with Wallace Real Estate for more information!

And if you know someone who makes the BEST chili or pumpkin dessert, tag them below! We think it’s time they put their skills to the test! 👇🎃

🎃 PumpkinFest is back in Downtown Dayton! 🍂Two days of fall fun are headed our way October 30 & 31! From costume contest...
10/13/2026

🎃 PumpkinFest is back in Downtown Dayton! 🍂

Two days of fall fun are headed our way October 30 & 31! From costume contests and pumpkin decorating to live music, trick-or-treating, food, dancing, and so much more… there’s something for the whole family. 🧡

📅 October 30–31
📍 Downtown Dayton
🍬 Trick-or-Treat: October 31 | 5–7 PM

Save this schedule, tag your PumpkinFest crew, and make plans to spend Halloween with us in Downtown Dayton! 🎃👻

20 years of PumpkinFest, and we’re ready to celebrate BIG! 🍁

10/12/2026

Sam’s Brick and Fig Shop has brought all things LEGO to Dayton and right here on Market Street.

And with Christmas sneaking up on us, it’s definitely not too early to start thinking about the LEGO fan on your list.

Whether you’re shopping for a collector, a kid who loves to build, or just want to see what they have in store, stop by and take a look around.

1444 Market St., Dayton, TN
Thursday-Sunday | 11 AM-8 PM

Another fun local stop to add to your Dayton shopping list!

10/08/2026

Supporting a small business doesn’t always mean spending money. 🫶🏼✨

Sometimes it’s the LITTLE things that make the BIGGEST difference!

🤍 Like their posts
🤍 Share their content
🤍 Leave a positive review
🤍 Tag a friend
🤍 Comment to boost engagement
🤍 Recommend them when someone asks
🤍 Simply cheer them on!

Behind every small business is someone working hard, chasing a dream, and putting their heart into what they do.

Your support costs nothing, but it means EVERYTHING. 🥹🤍

So here’s your reminder to love on your favorite small businesses today!

10/08/2026

🚦 Highway 27 Traffic Signal Update

The City of Dayton is aware of concerns from residents and motorists regarding the timing and synchronization of traffic signals along Highway 27, particularly the delays experienced when traveling through multiple intersections.

We want the community to know that improvements are already underway.

The City was recently awarded funding through the TDOT Traffic Signal Modernization Program to evaluate signal operations along the Highway 27 corridor. Beginning in September, traffic engineers started assessing the signals and collecting information on traffic patterns and current operations.

The study will help determine how the signals can be better timed and coordinated based on actual traffic conditions. Once that work is completed, the signal controllers are expected to be reprogrammed beginning early next year using the results of the study.

Currently, much of the corridor operates using fixed-time signal timing, which does not respond dynamically to changing traffic volumes. The goal of this project is to improve coordination between intersections, reduce unnecessary delays, and provide more efficient traffic flow along one of Dayton’s busiest corridors.

We appreciate everyone who has shared concerns about the traffic lights, as well as your patience while this work is completed. The City recognizes the issue and is actively working with TDOT toward improvements.

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379 2nd Avenue
Dayton, TN
37321

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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