Peabody Main Street Association

10/15/2025

07/26/2025

Monday's Farmers Market Meal!

12/20/2024

Holiday Shopping Spree Winners....$400 Judy Brazil, $275 Marcia Sebree, $175 Terri Hedrick, $75 Warrior Booster Club. Congratulations!! Thank you to all that participated.

12/20/2024

ALL SHOPPING SPREE TICKETS ARE DUE NOON TODAY. Turn in at the City Office.

12/18/2024

This week there will be a flurry of information coming out about Peabody's BASE Grant status.

We will continue to strive for a positive & amicable outcome for all the involved parties.

As it stands, we have been notified by Commerce that PMSA will not receive the second BASE grant disbursement for our community projects, in the amount of $740,000. And, we will be required to pay back the initial distribution of $740,000 that was used on 42 different projects such as: structural, HVAC and electrical upgrades in 22 buildings in our Historic Downtown District.

It was important for us to inform our partners and residents of these developments. Please know that we continue to use all the resources available to us to fight this unfair determination from Commerce. We will absolutely let you know when we get to the point when we can use your help with this battle!

In the meantime….please continue to send us all your good vibes for patience, guidance and strength. For everyone working on all sides of this issue, and for a positive outcome for all partners involved. We have confidence in the people who are hearing our story and who are committed to helping us to achieve a good conclusion with our partners at the State and Federal level.

We will continue to keep you posted!
PMSA Board

12/17/2024

PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES!! Keep shopping local. You have until Friday, 20th, at noon to get those shopping spree tickets filled out. Prizes are awarded in Peabody Bucks. 1st prize = $400, 2nd = $275, 3rd = $175.....and those are drawn from completely filled out tickets. One drawing from the tickets that you didn't get filled for $75. Great way to make your Christmas merry and bright.

12/16/2024

This is the last week for you to get those Peabody Holiday Shopping Spree cards filled out and turned in. ALL TICKETS, completed or partially completed, need to be turned in at the City Office by Friday, THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20th, by NOON. We'll draw 3 big winners from completed tickets and one winner from those tickets not completely filled. Put them all in the box at the City Office. We'll sort it all out. Winners receive Peabody Bucks that can be spent just like cash at most businesses in town. Thank you to our merchants for participating again this year!!

12/02/2024

The Holiday Shopping Spree has begun. Don't forget to ask for your tickets and to get them stamped at participating local merchants. ALL TICKETS, full and partially filled, need to be turned into the city office by noon on Dec. 20th. We'll be drawing 3 winners from full tickets and one from those tickets that didn't quite get full, or our 2nd Chance Drawing. Give local merchants a big high five and thank you for their participation. We couldn't do it without them.

11/21/2024

The Peabody Holiday Shopping Spree is scheduled this year to run from Thanksgiving Day through noon on Dec. 20th. Three Grand Prizes drawn from completely filled out tickets and one Second Chance drawing from your tickets that didn't quite get full. Prizes are Peabody Bucks that work just like cash in most of our local businesses. We encourage everyone to participate. If you are one of those "I'd rather someone else win" kind of person, you can always name somebody else on your tickets. Lots of local groups would love to have the winnings. A charity, or organization, or school group, or church, or the food bank, or booster club, or 4-H, or your neighbor........the list goes on and on. What a great way to give to your community. Please support our local businesses!

11/16/2024

Well stated! It happens everywhere, unfortunately! 25 years of fighting this “battle” and I realize……it’s ALWAYS the people that ARENT lifting a finger to make our places better, isn’t it? It makes me wonder WHY we continue to give them a platform for their narrative…..

Keep up the good fight, friends! Every little bit of good we do for every little space in our community is a win! There are SO MANY unsung heroes that work tirelessly for improvements in our little town. In tons of different areas. If YOU are reading this and you are still watching from the sidelines but want to get involved, holler! Tell us what your Super Powers are and we’ll point you in the direction to the right Tribe of Volunteers that will embrace your presence! Ad Astra Per Aspera, my Lovely Peabodians…..

Snob shaming—mocking those who strive for something better—hurts our communities. When someone proposes opening a boutique shop, renovating a building, or building quality apartments, they’re often met with ridicule instead of support. This mindset keeps towns stuck in mediocrity.

Wanting nicer things isn’t about elitism; it’s about pride in where we live. Renovating a building or opening a new business sends a message: “This place is worth investing in.” And when one person takes that leap, it often inspires others. Soon, empty storefronts fill, neighborhoods improve, and the entire community benefits. Studies even show that attractive, functional spaces reduce crime and boost quality of life.

The alternative? Settling for less. Mocking ambition ensures stagnation, driving away those who could bring energy and innovation. Instead of tearing down dreams, let’s celebrate them. Ambition isn’t the enemy; it’s the path to a more vibrant, welcoming town.

So next time someone proposes something bold, ask how it might make your community better. We all deserve beautiful, thriving places to live. Let’s stop snob shaming and start saying yes to progress.