Here are just a few examples of what we do…
In 2024, Guthrie Main Street hired muralist, Kim Radford, to tell the story of the “Blue Flame” juke joint, formerly on the KY/TN line that served as a performance venue for black musicians during the Chitlin’ Circuit. This project provided “history through art” to our downtown vision of telling our story.
longhurst park
This pocket park was built by our program to create a space for community events in our downtown commercial district. Longhurst Park is dedicated to our long-time board president, Bill Longhurst. The venue is owned and operated by Guthrie Main Street and is the location for our Music in the Park, which is a free concert series May through September each year. Longhurst Park is also rented for private events.
Board Members Todd Thomas, Ray Wheeler and Main Street executive assistant, Tabitha Nolan.
downtown beautification
Guthrie Main Street board members and community volunteers cleaning sidewalks, sweep and wash down the streets, pick up debris and plant new flowers an our annual “Downtown Clean Up”.
Abshire Building located downtown Guthrie at 236 South Ewing Street
abshire building renovation
Guthrie Main Street purchased this building in 2019 and underwent a three year renovation project including a new roof, electrical, plumbing, new windows and doors, the addition of two handicap bathrooms, a break room, new lighting and much more. The building is 2200 sf with 1600 sf of storefront and a large store room/office in the back of the building.