MainStreet Beat May 2025
Spring Has Sprung!
Happy Spring!
With winter in our rearview and spring in full bloom, downtown Dayton is gearing up for a fantastic season of events and excitement! We want to say a special thank you to our Downtown Diggers for working so hard to make sure our downtown is beautiful with seasonal flowers and plants!
Upcoming Events
The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is here! Monday May 5th kicks off with Kids Night at Centennial Park! The carnival opens on Tuesday May 6th, and Wednesday May 7th is Faith and Family Night at Centennial Park. The fun continues on Friday May 9th with Food, Craft Vendors, Entertainment, and of course, the Cruise In! Don't miss the Parade on Saturday May 10th at 1pm! For more Information, Visit tnstrawberryfestival.com
This year we are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Scopes Trial. The Scopes Centennial Celebration Committee has a full line up of events from March through July.
visit scopes100.com for more information
Don't miss Nokian Tyres Summer Nights concert series! Every Friday night in June at the stage on the lawn of the Historic Rhea County Courthouse!
visit rheaheritage.com/summer-nights/
for more information!
Business News
If you've been down Market Street in the last few weeks, no doubt you've noticed the transformation at 1368 Market St. Alan Garrison of MonkeyTown Brewing and 1st Ave. Pizza has done it again! Watch for his newest venture, The Corner Spot, to open in the coming weeks. This addition to downtown will feature soups, sandwiches, and grab & go items and they will be open 7 days a week! We can't wait to try it! www.thecornerspotdayton.com
Business Spotlight
A Word from the Director
Many of you may remember me from several years ago when I served as the MainStreet Dayton Director. In the spring of 2020, I left MainStreet to stay home with my son. I spent the last five years homeschooling and raising my son, and now daughter as well. In January, my son was enrolled at RCA, and I received the opportunity to return to MainStreet. I'm so glad to be back working downtown, and I'm so looking forward to meeting new faces and connecting with familiar ones. Thank you for your support of MainStreet Dayton, and our downtown business district!
Rachel Marshall Executive Director MainStreet Dayton
