Main Street Program

The City of Locust Grove has been a nationally accredited Main Street Community since 2006. The Main Street Program is responsible for the implementation of the Main Street "Four Point Approach" to preserve, promote, and revitalize our historic downtown. The department consists of City staff (organization), the Locust Grove Downtown Development Authority (economic development), Main Street Inc. 501c3 (promotion), and the Historic Preservation Commission (design). Main Street strives toward a historic downtown that is beautiful, economically vibrant, and an enjoyable destination for locals and visitor's alike.

Locust Grove Main Street Inc. 501c3 is primarily responsible for promotions and fundraising through downtown events. Funds raised at promotional events such as Groovin' in the Grove are directly reinvested in our historic downtown through our Façade Grant

 program and other beautification projects. The Locust Grove Main Street Inc. 501c3 Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in Locust Grove City Hall.

Recent projects funded wholly or in part by Locust Grove Main Street Inc. include:

• 2 Little Free Libraries
• Fourth Fridays FREE downtown concert series
• Playground equipment
• Newly landscaped flower beds
• Restoration of the Snowdrift mural in Mayor's Walk Park
• Holiday art/decoration
• Numerous 1:1 matching Façade Grants to downtown businesses 

Downtown Development Authority

As defined by Chapter 14.02 of the Locust Grove Code of Ordinances, this Authority is charged with the revitalization of the downtown are of Locust Grove and is comprised of seven members and is the primary agent for Economic Restructuring in the Main Street program of the City.

• DDA Boundary

Meetings

DDA meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in City Hall.