About Us

At Main Street Elizabethton, we honor our town’s past and work to build its future.

Years of History

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Covered Bridge

Downtown Icon Built in 1882

Number of Downtown Businesses

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Veterans Memorial

Honoring the service and sacrifice of those who have bravely served our country.

Events Hosted Downtown Yearly

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The Tweetsie Trail

The longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee

Our Mission

Main Street Elizabethton looks toward the future with the goal of preserving our culture and heritage while striving to revitalize the hub and heart of our downtown. We seek to embrace our strengths and spirit of togetherness to build a community that will be a positive influence on our citizens and children for years to come.

Design

We create a place people are proud of and want to visit by enhancing the physical look of downtown and highlighting the historic features that make our community special.

Organization

We create a vision for downtown and bring together business owners, local leaders, and residents to ensure our efforts are sustainable and impactful.

Promotion

We tell the story of downtown Elizabethton, showcasing the events and experiences that attract people and create a lively, active community everyone wants to be a part of.

Economic Vitality

We attract new investments and support local businesses to build a diverse, inclusive business environment that creates wealth and opportunities for everyone in the community.

Merchants

We give business merchants a voice into what’s happening downtown and provide ways for them to network with one another.

Why Main Street

Growing and Elevating Downtown Elizabethton

We follow the proven method created by Main Street America to help grow and elevate downtown Elizabethton.

Main Street Elizabethton is proud to be part of the Main Street America and Tennessee Main Street programs!

Community Day

Our Work in Action

Through research, community input, and guidance from Tennessee Main Street and Main Street America, we aim to grow our downtown community by:

Business Activation & Development

Activate current vacant sectors of downtown
Support growth & development of established businesses

Outdoor Recreation

Connect outdoor enthusiasts to downtown
Enhance mountain recreation town atmosphere

Old Soul • New Stories Film

Board of Directors

Our board is made up of business owners, passionate community members, and key leaders in our downtown. They volunteer to serve AND are committed to working with our 5 active committees to elevate and grow our downtown!

President: Frankie Bailey

Vice President: Patti Whitson

Secretary: Jeff Treadway

Treasurer: Joe Alexander

Promotion Chair: Cheri Tinney

Organization Chair: Kim Schlager

Design Chair: Kristen Cannon

Economic Vitality Chair: Andrew McKeehan

Merchant Chair: Patti Whitson

At-Large Member: Greg Odom

At-Large Member: Karen Perry

Main Street Director: Courtney Bean

Our Sponsors

Get Involved

Explore, shop, dine, or become a member!

Downtown Elizabethton thrives when businesses and the community come together. Get involved today by supporting local businesses or joining Main Street Elizabethton.