Since 1991, Main Street Union City has the been the catalyst for growth in the downtown sector. To be successful, the organization has:

• Partnered with Obion County Chamber of Commerce in the purchase and restoration of the Historical Railroad Depot.
• Restored and replicated period lighting around the railroad depot.
• Initiated production of historical pewter ornaments in order to raise monies and to commemorate the historical buildings in Union City.
• Received a Tree Grant of $20,000.00 to plant 122 trees in the city and on city parking lots.
• Hosts an annual auction which raises between $10,000 to $13,000.
• Donated $13,000.00 to the Masquerade Theatre for exterior renovation.
• Established a low interest loan program.
• Received an Energy Efficiency grant for Main Street Members.
• Received a grant to place 6 properties and 2 districts on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Installed decorative stop/yield signs in the downtown area with fundraising dollars.
• Directly assists Main Street business owners by:
  • Providing shrubs for city parking lot
  • Promoting the opening of new businesses
  • Assisting store owners on color schemes for exterior
  • Utilizing three to one match with store to restore historical facade of buildings
  • Sponsoring Chalk Art Contests in conjunction with Fall Fest to promote downtown.

The Main Street Union City office is located at 212 S. First Street Suite A in the heart of downtown. Glenda Chrisp, the Executive Director, can be reached by phone at (731) 885-8330 or by email.