To enrich the quality of life of all citizens of Obion County by revitalizing the economy the historical charm and preserving the architectural heritage of the downtown business district of Union City.
About Main Street Union City
Main Street Union City, Inc. is a combined partnership on all levels. It truly is a grassroots effort of downtown stakesholders, business and property owners, residents, not only of the HIstoric Union City area, but of the community as well. It is also made up of representatives of organizations who are working to preserve the economic health of the community such as Union City . Union City Main Street, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that started in 1994 with a few concerned citizens. Main Street Union City has a board of directors consisting of thirteen memebrs plus additional committees organized in the traditional four-point approach. However, the true back-bone of Main Street is our large group of volunteers. Our organization is part of the TN Main Street program. We are also a member of the National Main Street Center.
Our Mission
Our Four Point Approach
1. Design
Enhancing the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging new construction, and developing sensitive design management systems.
2. Organization
Building consensus and cooperation amount the many groups and individuals who have a role in the revitalization process.
3. Promotion
Marketing the traditional commercial district’s assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens and visitors. The goal is to create a positive image.
4. Economic Restructuring
Strengthening the district’s existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities and challenges from outlying development.
OUR TEAM
Lauren Tanner
Executive Director
May 2019-Present
Lauren Tanner is the central coordinator for all Main Street Union City projects and activities. She stands as the primary liaison between the Main Street Union City Board of Directors and the Tennessee Main Street Program as well as the National Main Street Center. She develops economic development strategies that are based on historic preservation, utilize the community’s human and economic resources, and is focused on the downtown commercial area. She works with multiple groups on developing and implementing an annual downtown revitalization plan based on the National Main Street four-point approach: organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality.
BOARD MEMBERS
Charlene Burpo
President
Twin Oaks Technology
Katie Jarvis
Vice President
Discovery Park of America
Ashley King
Secretary
Westan Insurance Group
Cindy Minyard
Treasurer
Obion County Courthouse
Kara Barnes
Past President
Ivy Rogers
Congressman Kustoff
Tyler Bolton
Edward Jones
Jim Rippy
City of Union City
Glenda Chrisp
Obion County Cornfest
McCall Sanger
Owner of Beau & Arrow
Julie Hill
UTM Department of Music
Owner of Historic Ann’s 1893 Event Venue
John Cooper
Ameriprise Financial
Laura Soto
Union City Planning & Codes
Lauren Craddock
Owner of Linen & Lace
Kendrick Hardin
Discovery Partners Investment Center
Rachael McKinney
Commercial Bank & Trust
Allyn Hooks
Searcy Building Systems
Brooke Simmons
Obion County Chamber of Commerce
Deshon Kendall
General Manager of Advanced Auto Parts
Cassie Hood
Conley & Conley
