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Main Street Anniston is a designated community within the Main Street Alabama network. Together, we strive to revitalize historic communities by using the Main Street Four-Point Approach. This method leverages local assets—from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride—to revitalize our district. The four points of the Main Street approach work together to build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort through Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Vitality. To learn more, visit our Main Street Anniston stand-alone page here.

Main Street Anniston is a division of our city’s Public Relations Department. The Public Relations Department consists of city’s public relations, our Main Street Anniston Department, and the Anniston Downtown Market

Main Street programs are more than having great events and making downtown look better. At its core, Main Street is an economic development tool that enhances the tax base of a community, fosters entrepreneurship, builds community capacity, and creates partnerships among key groups in a community.

BUSINESS

Interested in starting a business on Main Street Anniston? Check out our helpful guide linked below! Further down on our page, you will also find information on funding resources, market research, and more!

(CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD RESOURCE GUIDE)

DOWNTOWN MARKET

The Anniston Downtown Farmer’s Market occurs every Saturday, from May through September!

This Certified Farmers Market is an opportunity for small and medium growers and producers to interact directly with you, their customer! 

For additional information, call 256-624-7172 or email marketmanagerafm@yahoo.com

GETUP ANNISTON!

Are you ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Main Street Anniston, in partnership with leading local organizations, is thrilled to present the GETUP Anniston Program—a comprehensive series of FREE business classes designed to guide you through every step of starting and growing your own business.

Over the course of 6 weeks, GETUP Anniston will immerse you in 10 essential topics, with classes held twice a month. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to refine your skills, this program offers invaluable insights tailored to your needs.

RENTALS

Noble Street Park

Located at the intersection of 11th Street and Noble Street (1102 Noble Street), in the heart of downtown Anniston, the Noble Street Park is the perfect spot for a beautiful outdoor event. The park features a grassy lawn, illuminated pavilion, wireless sound system, and performance stage. Rather you are raising money for a great cause, or wanting to celebrate a special occasion with your close friends, the 2023 Beautification Award winning Noble Street park is the place for you! For more information, contact Main Street Anniston Staff at: 256-231-7633, ext. 243.

City Market

Few venues that are as eye-catching as Anniston’s state-of-the-art, City Market, located at 126 West 11th Street! The former Anniston Auto Parts Store has undergone a transformation into the Anniston City Market, thanks to the visionary design of local architect Bill Whittaker. Situated just a block away from the Freedom Riders Monument, the Anniston City Market spans an impressive 15,850 square feet. This dynamic market complex boasts an array of features, including a stunning open-air concept, office space for Main Street Anniston, the historic façade of the Anniston Auto Parts company, a vibrant community garden, dedicated areas for food trucks and vendors, plus so much more! It will also serve as the permanent home of our beloved Downtown Market program. For more information on, please contact Main Street Anniston Staff at: 256-231-7633 or mainstreetanniston@annistonal.gov.

VOLUNTEERS

To volunteer with our Main Street Anniston team, please download the application linked below: 

You can learn more about joining the Main Street Anniston board as well! Just call Main Street Director, Karla Eden, for more information at 256-371-3711!

VENDORS

Main Street Anniston hosts many vendor events, such as: the Noble Street Festival, Neewollah, Makers Market Fourth Fridays, and more!

To apply as a vendor, or to see what upcoming vendor opportunities we have, please contact us at: MainStreetAnniston@annistonal.gov

DESIGN GUIDELINES & EVENT RESOURCES

Below are essential downloadable documents you will need to conduct activities and events, as well as guidelines for historical design requirements in the downtown Anniston area. 

FUNDING RESOURCES

MARKET RESEARCH & DATA

Here you will find information on demographics, economics, and more in the Downtown Anniston area. 

MEDIA RELEASES

MEET THE MAIN STREET ANNISTON TEAM

STAFF

  • KARLA EDEN, MAIN STREET DIRECTOR 
  • KRISTIN SMITH, ADMIN. ASSISTANT 
  • JACKSON HODGES, PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR

BOARD MEMBERS 

MSA Board 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

Noble Street Festival & Sunny King Criterium

The 2025 Noble Street Festival will take place on April 5, 2025! 

Makers Market Fourth Fridays

Every 4th Friday of the month we will have vendors and events on Noble Street! For more information contact Main Street Director, Karla Eden, at: 256-371-3711.

Many More!

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Main Street Anniston is always planning something fun! To view all of our events, please follow the portal below!

Karla Eden, Main Street Director

keden@annistonal.gov

Jackson Hodges, Public Relations Department Director

jhodges@annistonal.gov

Kristin Smith, Administrative Assistant

ksmith@annistonal.gov