Since April 2023, an interdisciplinary group of local government representatives, business owners, property owners, residents, and community stakeholders has been meeting regularly to prepare Springfield, TN, to apply for Tennessee Main Street Designation. Guided by the Tennessee Main Street Program and aligned with the National Main Street program, this collaborative effort has brought together a broad range of community voices committed to the continued revitalization and success of Downtown Springfield.

On January 23, 2024, the Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed Resolution 24-01 officially authorizing participation in the Tennessee Main Street Program.

In 2026, Springfield was designated a Tennessee Main Street community, marking an important milestone in this community-led effort. The group that began meeting in 2023 has evolved into the Springfield Main Street Board of Directors, which now provides leadership and guidance for the Main Street program.

Acceptance into the Tennessee Main Street program provides continued support for Springfield’s Main Street community, including access to a powerful network of communities, planning resources, training, and technical assistance. This designation strengthens the community’s ability to build on the work that began in 2023 and create a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors.

To read the full TNECD news release, visit: Four Tennessee Cities Designated as Main Street Communities – TNECD

Springfield Main Street serves the Historic Downtown Redevelopment Overlay.

Springfield’s Main Street Program is grounded by the following mission, vision and statement of purpose adopted in August 2023:

MISSION:

The mission of Springfield Main Street is to be the catalyst for cultivating and nurturing a thriving downtown.

VISION:

To transform our downtown into a vibrant, welcoming destination.

Statement of purpose:

The purpose of Springfield Main Street is to provide support and guidance to local businesses so they can be invested in the revitalization of downtown Springfield, TN.

Four-Point Approach^TM:

The Main Street Four-Point Approach^TM is a unique multi-faceted economic development tool that enables communities to revitalize their downtowns by leveraging local assets – from historic, cultural, and architectural resources to local enterprises and community pride. It is a comprehensive strategy that addresses the variety of issues and problems that challenge traditional commercial districts by focusing on the following areas:

• Design – getting downtown into top physical shape and creating a safe, inviting environment through appropriate building renovations, streetscape and public space improvements, good signage, attractive window displays, and overall aesthetic qualities;
• Economic Vitality – strengthening the community’s existing economic assets while diversifying its economic base through identification of current and potential market opportunities, business retention and recruitment, working with small business owners and entrepreneurs and development of financial assistance and training tools;
• Promotion – creating a positive image to rekindle community pride and improve consumer and investor confidence in the commercial district through special events, marketing and branding; and
• Organization – building partnerships among the various groups that have a stake in the downtown and creating a well-run, financially sustainable non-profit organization that operates the Main Street^TM program locally.

Regular Meeting Schedule:

The Springfield Main Street Board of Directors, comprised of local government representatives, business owners, property owners, and residents, meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm.