Spring will arrive a little early in downtown Athens as local boutiques prepare for the annual Boutique Crawl, set for March 7 and March 14. The two-day shopping event will […]

Athens Main Street is kicking off a yearlong celebration to mark 20 years of revitalizing downtown Athens, highlighting two decades of community collaboration, business support and economic growth. Since its […]

Chocolate lovers will once again have a reason to stroll downtown as Athens Main Street hosts its 13th Annual Chocolate Walk on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The self guided event […]

ATHENS — Here’a chance for downtown businesses to put on a little makeup and dress themselves up for customers. Athens Main Street is inviting eligible downtown businesses to apply for […]

ATHENS – With a chill in the air, it’s time for some sippin’ and shoppin’. And, on Dec. 13, all signs point to downtown Athens for the annual Sippin’ Cider […]

ATHENS – A haunting we will go! There will be some spooky events for all ages this weekend in downtown Athens, according to Athens Main Street. The Halloween celebration will […]

ATHENS – There will be dancing and shopping in the streets of downtown Athens this week. In fact, every Friday through Halloween will be a celebration with the return of […]

ATHENS — Athens Main Street invites the community to beat the heat and explore downtown Athens at Summer Sippin’ this weekend. Blending small business support with summer energy, visitors are encouraged […]

JASPER – Recognized for its impactful work within the community, Athens Main Street brought home a trio of awards from the recent 12th annual Main Street of Alabama Awards of Excellence […]

JASPER – Athens Main Street garnered three Main Street Revitalization awards at the Main Street Alabama awards this week.  The statewide non-profit organization works to revitalize and preserve historic downtowns […]

ATHENS – Another taste will soon join the Athens culinary pallet. Sushime Asian Bistro will be opening soon in downtown Athens and, fittingly, the new dishes will be served up […]

ATHENS – Come and get it! With a variety of culinary delights ranging from Southern comfort food to international cuisine, Downtown Athens Culinary Month is back. The month-long celebration of […]

ATHENS — From managing logistics to cultivating community, Kat Greene wears many hats as the longtime market manager of the Athens Farmers Market. She is celebrating 10 years of dedicated leadership that […]

ATHENS — Just after World War II ended in Europe, a business opened its doors in downtown Athens. Today, 80 years later, the Hendricks-Patton-RANCL still has its doors open and […]

ATHENS – On Dec. 28, downtown Athens faced a significant challenge as an EF-1 tornado swept through the area, leaving damage and uncertainty. Several downtown merchants, restaurants, and public gathering […]

ATHENS — It’s said that good things come to those who wait. Well, hang on to that because it’ll be another three weeks before a good thing comes to the […]

ATHENS — The upcoming Fridays after Five music series in Athens features some Juice, Grits and even some Velcro. The eagerly anticipated Athens Main Street Fridays After Five Music Series presented […]

ATHENS – Limestone County has been named the fastest-growing county in the state, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The county experienced a population increase of […]

ATHENS – Celebrating the importance of rural living in Limestone County, the theme for this year’s Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference is “Rooted in Rural.’ The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association announced the […]

ATHENS — Things are booming in the Tennessee Valley. And it’s not only the sounds from Redstone Arsenal. A Georgia-based real estate investment fund has purchased property on Cambridge Lane […]

ATHENS – Specialty tea shop Driftwood Dragonfly won the Bright Ideas grant pitch competition, Athens Main Street announced. Owner Michelle Crawford received the $10,000 grant in an event at the […]

ATHENS — It only takes a spark to light a fire and, for some downtown businesses in Athens, a new initiative is designed to light a fire and “illuminate” their […]

ATHENS — Do you love all things chocolate? Do you love great places to shop and dine? How about sweet deals at favorite shops? If so, you will not want […]

ATHENS — Just call it “marinara for Main Street” or “canoli for a cause.” Whatever you decide, today offers a chance to not only enjoy some pizza and other Italian […]