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.

Mainstreet Cleveland Announces
Pet Friendly Downtown

Shop Your Downtown
Merchants & Restaurants...

Membership Meeting - Make your plans to attend the Mainstreet Cleveland Annual Christmas Celebration, host by Bank of Cleveland.

Join Us Downtown for the Holidays!

• Downtown Christmas Parade... Dec. 3, 6 PM. Don’t miss one of Cleveland’s most popular community traditions. The Christmas parade is filled with beautiful floats and so many lights!
• Holiday Lights... throughout the season. Downtown is the perfect place to bring the family for a Christmas stroll & photos. Enjoy the shopping, dining, holiday lights, Christmas trees, and unique window displays.
• 12 Dates for Christmas... It’s your chance to win prizes while enjoying downtown dining at participating eateries.

MainStreet Cruise-In
Join us during the 2023 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.

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

Christmas Parade - 2022 Entry Form

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

April 23, 2023		Aug. 26, 2023
May 27, 2023		Sept. 23, 2023
June 24, 2023		Oct. 28, 2023
July 22, 2023

Downtown Dine Around - Spring 2023...
5:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday Festivals - June 2023
Fridays from 7-9:00 p.m. at First Street Square

Downtown Farmer's Market - June - Aug. 2023
Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. at the Old Wollen Mill

Cleveland Apple Festival - October 2023
Visit clevelandapplefestival.org for more information

Downtown Halloween Block Party - Monday, Oct. 31, 2023 - Don’t miss this 35-year downtown tradition complete with tons of Mars chocolate on Treat Street, live music, delicious foods, games, and costume contest. 5-10 p.m.

A Classic Christmas in Cleveland - Christmas tree lighting Nov. 19 - Christmas parade Dec. 3, 2022