MainStreet Cleveland, Tennessee

2013 banners MainStreet Cleveland is a non profit organization dedicated to the revitalization and promotion of historic downtown Cleveland, Tennessee.

Cleveland, TN has a proud heritage going back more than 160 years. It’s a fun place to visit and a great place to live. With so much to do and enjoy, everyone feels at home in Downtown Cleveland.

An accredited Tennessee Main Street Community since 1990, downtown Cleveland has more to offer - more activities, more shops, more homes, more offices and more life.

MainStreet Cleveland is composed of dedicated citizens, business owners, government officials and other friends who recognize the important role a vital downtown plays in preserving and furthering our community's identity, spirit and economy.

Mainstreet Cleveland Announces Property Enhancement Grant Recipients

Downtown Building Inventory GIF Map.

Membership Meeting - The May membership luncheon is Monday, May 16 at the Elks Lodge. Join us for the program on downtown progress by Joe Fivas, City Manager.

The lunch buffet is $13 at the door. Please RSVP by May 14 at 4 pm to mainstreet@clevelandtn.gov.

MainStreet Cruise-In
Join us during the 2022 Cruise-In season. The very popular car show attracts an average of more than 500 classic cars and special interest vehicles to our downtown. Fourth Saturday of Each Month, April - October from 1 to 6 p.m. There is no entry fee to exhibit a vehicle or attend the cruise-in and it is open to all vehicles – antique, classic, muscle, street rods, and special interest.

Contact Randy Howard (423-421-6356) or visit the Cruise-In website for more information.

Business Resources

There is a flood of new information coming out on COVID relief. These websites offer comprehensive information on the latest stimulus and recovery opportunities for your organizations:

MainStreet Minutes - Test your Cleveland knowledge. Watch this video series for interesting & fun facts about downtown Cleveland, featuring Mayor Emeritus Tom Rowland.

Downtown Cleveland Events

Downtown Dine Around - May 5, 2022

MainStreet Cruise-In - The 4th Saturday of each month, April - October- 1 to 6 p.m.

April 23, 2022		Aug. 27, 2022
May 28, 2022		Sept. 24, 2022
June 25, 2022		Oct. 22, 2022
July 23, 2022

Friday Festivals - June 2022
Fridays from 7-9:00 p.m. at First Street Square

Downtown Farmer's Market - June - Aug. 2022
Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. at the Old Wollen Mill

Cleveland Apple Festival - October 2022
Visit clevelandapplefestival.org for more information

Downtown Halloween Block Party - Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 - Mars Wrigley is a generous sponsor and providing plenty of candy; they have been a tremendous supporter to the downtown Halloween block party for over 20 years.

A Classic Christmas in Cleveland - Christmas tree lighting Dec. 3 - Christmas parade Dec. 4, 2021