40th anniversary celebration of Main Street Murfreesboro

Last Updated 8/12/2025Posted in Stories, News

Main Street Murfreesboro Celebrates 40 years of Downtown Revitalization

Main Street Murfreesboro is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at The Walnut House. This special event will honor four decades of dedication to revitalizing Murfreesboro’s historic downtown and recognize the visionaries and leaders who have made the Main Street program a success.

Doug Young Leadership Award

During the evening’s program, Main Street Murfreesboro will present the prestigious Doug Young Downtown Leadership Award to Anne Davis, Executive Director of the Christy Houston Foundation. Davis has been crucial in supporting the Main Street program since the 1980s, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to preserving and enhancing the downtown district.

Awards presented to downtown businesses.

Two downtown businesses will be recognized with the Design Award, celebrating their commitment to historic renovation and their contributions to the local business community. A special acknowledgment, "Stood the Test of Time," will be given to 13 of the longest-operating businesses in historic downtown Murfreesboro, honoring their continued operation and generational ownership legacy.

Event open to Main Street supporters.

Main Street Murfreesboro invites the public to join us for this momentous occasion, as we celebrate 40 years of progress, preservation, and community.

If you want to attend this event, you can register at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/main-street-murfreesboros-40th-annual-celebration. Tickets are $10 each. Light bites and drinks will be served at 4:30 PM, with the awards program beginning at 5:00 PM.

 

For more information about the event, please get in touch with Main Street Murfreesboro at 615-895-1887 or [email protected].

Thank you to presenting sponsor Volunteer State Bank.

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