ATHENS — After a tornado hit downtown Athens this week, several businesses were damaged and temporarily closed for repairs. Despite the adversity, the business community and the city as a […]

ATHENS – It’s time again for some sippin’ and shoppin’ in downtown Athens. To celebrate the holiday season, Athens Main Street is once again hosting the Sippin’ Cider Festival. Now […]

ATHENS — They’re decking the halls with boughs of holly and tinsel and all things Christmasy to bring the joy of the holidays throughout Limestone County. And it all starts […]

ATHENS – Saluting a man whose passion for downtown Athens and its small businesses, officials will dedicate the Athens-Limestone Farmers Market to Doug Gates in a ceremony Friday. Athens Main […]

ATHENS — Calling itself a place “where timeless style meets southern charm,” Shepherd’s Clothiers is open for business in downtown Athens. The locally owned men’s clothing store at 109 S. […]

ATHENS — If it’s Friday, it must mean it’s Happy Hour in Merchants Alley. Downtown Athens is the scene every Friday night through October for the Athens Main Street Merchants […]

ATHENS — Athens Main Street, a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to “renovating, revitalizing, and growing Athens’ downtown area, was recently awarded state-wide recognition by Main Street Alabama. Earlier this month, […]

ATHENS — Foodies of Limestone County unite! That’s right. It’s  time for the second annual Downtown Athens Restaurant Week. Hosted by Athens Main Street, the city comes alive with flavors […]

ATHENS — Collaboration has been key to the growth – economic and population – for Limestone County. And, in a few months, thanks to that teamwork, the eyes of three […]

ATHENS — Looking to the future, a pair of entrepreneurs reached into Athens’ history in moving their business downtown. Athens Alehouse & Cellar, a woman-owned business, is moving its operations […]

ATHENS – Alan Jackson and the late Jimmy Buffett proudly proclaimed “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.” And, if you’re in Athens on the the last Friday of the month, that means […]

ATHENS – Put on your dancing shoes and feel the rhythm of the street. Athens Main Street, that is. The popular Athens Main Street Fridays After Five Music Series returns […]

ATHENS — Bragging rights are on the line in a competition that will wet your whistle. That’s right. The Sippin’ Cider Festival is just around the corner. Everyone is invited […]

ATHENS – “So go Downtown, “Things will be great when you’re Downtown …” Those words from the 1964 hit by Petula Clark could be referring to Athens because two great […]

ATHENS — There’s a bash going down in downtown Athens this weekend. And you won’t want to miss it. The first Old Black Bear Opening Bash is toasting the opening […]

ATHENS – The Athens Farmers Market celebrates the final market of the season. The annual Fall Market, which closes out the growing season, is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. “Fall […]

ATHENS – Do you have “the voice” to be Athens Main Street’s singing star? If you think you do, then you need to enter the upcoming Thursday Night Talent competition. […]

ATHENS – Athens Main Street brought home four awards of excellence at the 10th annual Main Street Alabama Conference, sponsored by Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and Alfa Companies. “Athens Main […]

ATHENS – What’s cooking in Athens? Funny you should ask. Athens Main Street is serving up some down-home culinary delights with the inaugural Downtown Athens Restaurant Week. From Monday through […]

ATHENS – It will be more than just a walk in the park. Try sitting. Athens Main Street has received an AARP Community Challenge grant from AARP Livable Communities and […]

ATHENS – Nothing says summer like a nice, fresh tomato sandwich. And nothing says it better than a free tomato sandwich. So, Athens Farmers Market is the place to be […]

ATHENS – A full night of shopping, eating and dancing is on tap Friday After Five in Athens. The downtown business square transforms into the Square Arts and Entertainment District […]

ATHENS — A recent award was right up Athens’ alley. Merchant’s Alley, that is. The entertainment and arts venue in historic downtown Athens received the AIA (American Institute of Architects) […]

ATHENS — Thirty years is a great milestone in the retail business. Let’s face it, businesses still announced their grand openings in the – what? – an old yellowed newspaper! […]