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 — 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 […]

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 […]

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 – 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 – What better time to extend shopping hours than on an extended holiday weekend? Athens Main Street announced today that patrons will have additional time for retail therapy this […]

ATHENS — It is a testament to two popular sayings – “Thank God it’s Friday” and “It must be 5 o’clock somewhere” – Athens Main Street welcomes the first “Friday […]

ATHENS — Athens’ trendy Merchants Alley is plugged into St. Patrick’s Day with three events designed to get your shamrocks shaking. The city will shut down Washington Street and raise […]

ATHENS — It is said men go shopping to buy what they want … women go shopping to find out what they want. Either way, downtown Athens will be open […]

ATHENS — It was a shivering February morning, but several dozen Athens residents and city leaders braved the wintry weather to kick off the renovation of the Athens Farmers’ Market, […]

ATHENS – Athens Main Street launched their Main Street Brand Ambassadors program Friday. Brand ambassadors spend the year capturing unique and authentic experiences in the downtown area. Their efforts showcase […]

ATHENS — Athens Main Street won five Main Street Alabama Awards of Excellence, including the Main Street Hero Award, at the organization’s conference last week. The Main Street Hero Award […]