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WELCOME TO MAIN STREET GREENWOOD

MAIN STREET GREENWOOD IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND PROMOTION OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GREENWOOD. WE FOSTER COMMUNITY PRIDE AND SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH COACHING, GRANT ACCESS AND EVENTS. WE ALSO ARE PIVOTAL IN EVENTS THAT ATTRACT TOURISM.

OUR FOCUS AREAS ARE:

ECONOMIC VITALITY: We offer small business support, third-party funding avenues, and business coaching to keep the local economy vibrant.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Protects and celebrates the historic commercial district to instill pride of place and attract investment.

PROMOTION: We Act as a community advocate and cheerleader via social media branding, marketing campaigns and community events such as Downtown Uncorked, Que on the Yazoo, Sidewalk Sales, our upcoming new events Rhythm & Heritage Stroll and Pink Friday.

DESIGN: We enhance the physical environment of downtown through facade grants and accessible public spaces

Main Street MS Awards

Back Row left to right- Gordon Smith, Thomas Gregory, Andy Hammons, Amye Hill, Abbey Hanks, J. P. Walker and Ashley Farmer. Front Row, Left to right - Jana Smith, Melisa Fincher Main Street Executive Director, Tim Tyler, Cindy Tyler, and Leigh Anne Lubiani. Not Pictured are Mayor Kendrick Cox and Main Street Board Director, Dallas Baker

Main Street Mississippi recently held it’s awards luncheon Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at The South Warehouse in Jackson.

The MS Gift Company received one of the state organization’s most prestigious award, Merchant of the Year. What an honor this was for The MS. Gift Co., Main Street Greenwood and Greenwood, MS!

Cindy and Tim Tyler started the MS. Gift Company in 1993 and have expanded their gift shipping business of made in MS. products to include the entire United States and five countries. The Tylers have given countless financial support to Main Street over the years and Cindy has served as a Main Street Board of Director.

Main Street Greenwood was also recognized for earning national accreditation from Main Street America for meeting rigorous performance standards required by the national organization.


QUE ON THE YAZOO

Que on the Yazoo 2026 was a success! The event was held May 1st -2nd. Downtown Greenwood was full of live music, barbecue teams, food vendors, art, antique cars and kids activities.

Over 6,100 tourists attended the event which was a wonderful addition to the local attendees.

Stay tuned for exciting new details for Que on the Yazoo 2027!


 

New Main Street 

BUSINESSES

 
 

Christine Campbell, owner, Drop Fitness

Drop Fitness

Christine Campbell had a dream to bring health and wellness to Greenwood with her rigorous workouts.

She opened Drop Fitness February 4th, 2026 at 200 Howard Street.

She has been an active volunteer for Main Street with her outdoor workout event during Que on the Yazoo 2026.

Main Street is excited to partner with Drop Fitness!

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carl, owners, TurnRow Books

TurnRow Books

What a celebrated event it was during the grand reopening of TurnRow Books on March 25th, 2026! Hundreds of community members turned out to show their support of a dearly missed business. It is truly a book lovers’ dream!

TurnRow Cafe has an expanded menu, extended hours and now serves wine and TurnRow Art has beautiful paintings by well known artists to adorn your walls.

Main Street is excited to renew the partnership with TurnRow Books!

Eleanor Braswell, Heather Williams and Jamie Hargett

Social Style AND SIMPLY SOUTHERN

Jamie Hargett and Eleanor Braswell, owners of Social Style, offering Young Contemporary Apparel, shoes, handbags and jewelry along with Heather Williams, owner of Simply Southern, an interior design consulting business, partnered to open their first store front on March 26th, 2026.

They offer apparel, accessories, gifts, home decor, furniture and design services at 319 Howard Street.

Make sure to drop by and see their beautiful new store.

Main Street is excited to have them as a new partner!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
 

SUMMER CLEARANCE SIDEWALK SALE And Block Party

Mark your calendars for the biggest sale of the year Friday, July 31st to Saturday, August 1st! Get the best bargains of the season at closeout prices!

Food trucks will be on hand for Food Truck Friday and live music will perform from 5:00 to 10:00p.m. Bristol Hammons will be the warm up entertainment with Big “A” and the Allstars as headliner.

Click the link below for a list of participating businesses.

Come join us!


Rhythm & Heritage Stroll

If you’re a history and historic architecture enthusiast or “The Help” movie fan or just love good food and live music, this event is for you!

Main Street’s first annual Rhythm & Heritage Stroll takes place Saturday, October 10th, 2026. Get a first hand look at Greenwood’s rich historical architecture and learn all about the history of the properties on tour. Most are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and since Greenwood was the main set location for “The Help” a few property owners will open up homes at the movie set locations for a fIrst ever “The Help” tour! Our tour guides are exceptionally knowledgeable and quite theatrical so this is for sure to be well worth the ticket! Click the link below to purchase tickets and learn more information.


Pink Friday

Pink Friday is an event promoting small businesses to give them the shop small jump on holiday sales before Black Friday. This year’s event is set for November 20th, 2026 from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Shoppers will receive a pink ornament with every $25.00 or more purchase and retailers will be offering pink cocktails or mocktails and treats as well as store events, discounts and giveaways.

This will be a fun Girls Night Out event! More Details soon!