Athens Main Street to celebrate 20 years of downtown revitalization

Downtown Athens 64 — Happy 20th anniversary to Athens Main Street!🙌 (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

Last week, Athens Main Street proudly announced the launch of a celebration marking 20 years of serving downtown Athens, + this exciting milestone calls for a yearlong celebration of community pride, partnership + revitalization! Keep reading to learn more about this organization + how you can be part of the celebration. 👇

“This 20-year milestone is a celebration of the people, partnerships, and shared vision that have shaped our downtown.”

Athens Main Street Executive Director, Tere Richardson

About Athens Main Street + future plans

Athens Main Street has become an integral part of the Athens community over the years. Since its founding in 2006, Athens Main Street has contributed greatly by working alongside local businesses, government, residents, volunteers + property owners to strengthen the downtown community.

The impact of this organization doesn’t go unnoticed by local Athenians or Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks:

“Athens Main Street is without question one of the very best organizations our city has ever partnered with. What they have done to revitalize our downtown area is nothing short of remarkable, and it is a true testament to the hard work they put in day in and day out.”

Athens Mayor, Ronnie Marks

As Athens Main Street enters its third decade of operations, it will remain focused on its mission to create a vibrant, welcoming + economically strong downtown. This will be achieved through preservation of Athens’ character, strategic investment + collaboration.

How you can get in on the celebrations

The entire community is both invited + encouraged to participate in these celebrations. As an Athenian myself, I will be sure to keep on the lookout for the following throughout this year:

🤳Share your story: Submit your favorite downtown memory or photo from the past 20 years on social media using #AthensMainStreet20Years
🎉Attend celebration events: Watch for special events throughout the year, including festivals + community gatherings
🛍️Support downtown: Shop, dine + do business in downtown Athens to invest in the heart of the community
🤝Volunteer: Join the effort by contacting Athens Main Street about volunteer opportunities
📲Stay connected: Follow Athens Main Street on socials + visit their website for updates on anniversary activities + ways to get involved