In January 1998, the Main Street Association was created by a grant sponsored by the Community Action Network. The goal of the organization is to create a positive community image, preserve historic community assets, attract new businesses, develop visually appealing buildings and streetscape and increase sales and revenue for the community.
The organization is funded through its membership dues, private donations and various fundraising events. The annual membership is $10. The regular meeting date is every month on the 2nd Thursday. Several community events are sponsored by the Association through out the year. In May everyone is invited to a Community Block Party, with entertainment and free hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone. On the 3rd Saturday in October the Association sponsors the Main Street Festival.
A board of directors governs Main Street Decaturville Association. The present officers and board members for 2010 are:
President: Teresa Taylor
1st Vice President Mike Ferguson
2nd Vice President: Liz Whitsitt
Secretary: Diane Vernon
Treasurer: Amy Bawcum
Executive Director: Doris Swindle
Board Members:
Diane Vernon
Linda Smith
Dot Peck
Steve Glass
Don Moore
Diane Smith
Betty Blankenship Maness
Todd Keeton
Jean Gage
Janis Boyd
Gail Story
Jeanine England
Lori Brasher
