Downtown News
13th Annual Chili Fest Award Winners
The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association called for Chili Fest teams in September. Enthusiastically DTMSA welcomed 34 teams Friday morning as they filed onto South Broadway Street with decorations, costumes and award-winning chili recipes. As the teams entertained the guests, a group of judges blind tasted a chili sample from each team. After sampling all 34 chili recipes, the judges came to a conclusion. The following awards from the anonymous judges go to: • “Make Ya Wanna Slap Your Mama Good!” 1st place: BancorpSouth • “Better Luck Next Year 2nd place: Hospice Advantage • “Everything...
TUPELO CVB ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP SCHEDULE
TUPELO, Miss. – The Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau (Tupelo CVB) will launch its second annual Tourism Leadership Program in December, 2012. The program is a 6-month initiative to grow participant’s awareness of the tourism industry and is open to people working in Tupelo’s hospitality industry. Each day is scheduled from 9am – 3pm. Applications are being accepted by the Tupelo CVB now through October 15, 2012. Applicants will be notified on November 12th if they have been accepted to participate in the program. The program is free. “We are pleased to be able to offer this...
The Healthy Tupelo Task Force named Grand Marshals of the 2012 Reed’s Tupelo Christmas Parade
The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association and Reed’s announced the Healthy Tupelo Task Force would be the Grand Marshals of 2012 Reed’s Tupelo Christmas Parade. The 2012 theme for the annual Reed’s Christmas Parade is “Have a Healthy Christmas.” Organizers thought this would be very fitting since Tupelo was named the healthiest city in Mississippi earlier this year. The Healthy Tupelo Task Force was started by Mayor Jack Reed, Jr. This task force’s goal is to make Tupelo the healthiest city in Mississippi. This year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi named Tupelo as “Mississippi’s...
Main and Me - Cutting Edge Social Media Flash Drive Competition
The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association (DTMSA) would like to introduce a new social media concept called Main and Me. Main and Me is an innovative way to give independently owned businesses an online presence through www.mainandme.com. Merchants, as well as consumers, will be able to upload photos of what the business offers on the Main and Me website. As photos are uploaded and tagged to select stores, consumers will be able to like, comment and wish list items. DTMSA is offering Main and Me to the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association members only. Participants are listed below....
Restaurant Week Started Today!!!
The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association is working in collaboration with downtown restaurants to present Downtown Restaurant Week 2012. During the week of September 6-13 participating downtown restaurants will offer various types of specials during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Downtown restaurants will be offering specials such as fixed price menus, discounted menu items and new restaurant features. The participating restaurants are BBQ by Jim, Café 212, Fairpark Grill, Latin Quarters, Park Heights, Romie’s Barbeque, Stables Downtown Grill, Tea for T’Arts Tea Room and The Great American Grill inside the Hilton Garden Inn. A list of participating restaurants and specials can...
13th Annual Chili Fest – Call for Teams
The 13th Annual Chili Fest will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012. For the past 12 years, the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association (DTMSA) has held the annual Chili Fest located on Broadway Street. This event has become very popular over the years and the competition continues to grow. Teams are encouraged to register within the next few weeks to reserve their space and compete for the ultimate first place title, “Make You Wanna Slap Your Mama Good!” Winner. Teams of four or more members compete against other teams in a number of prize categories. Not only are the...
Inaugural Downtown Tupelo Restaurant Week
The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association is working in collaboration with downtown restaurants to present Downtown Restaurant Week 2012. During the week of September 6-13 participating downtown restaurants will offer various types of specials during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Downtown restaurants will be offering specials such as fixed price menus, discounted menu items and new restaurant features. The participating restaurants are BBQ by Jim, Café 212, Fairpark Grill, Park Heights, Romie’s Barbeque, Stables Downtown Grill, Tea for T’Arts Tea Room and The Great American Grill inside the Hilton Garden Inn. A list of participating restaurants and specials can be found...
Love, Tupelo Book Signing
Love, Tupelo Book Signing is Friday August 10th from noon - 1:30 pm at Reed’s Gumtree Bookstore in Downtown Tupelo. Proceeds from the book will benefit The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association.
TUPELO CVB TO COMMEMORATE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELVIS’ DEATH
TUPELO, Miss. – August, 2012 marks the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death. Fans from around the world will commemorate the event by traveling to Memphis, Tenn. to visit Graceland, the entertainer’s home and to Tupelo, Miss. to visit his birthplace. Special activities have been planned by the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) to honor the event. On Thursday, August 9, the TCVB will host a screening of the Shake Rag documentary presented by Wsir Johnson beginning at 9 a.m. at the Lyric Theatre. Admission to the program is free and a question and answer session will...
Creative Cakes to launch a new store concept in Downtown Tupelo
On Tuesday, Creative Cakes announced the launch of a new store concept and an expansion into Downtown Tupelo. Rosie’s Cookies Cakes and Cream will feature all of the treats that have made Creative Cakes Tupelo’s favorite locally owned dessert location since 1991. The menu will feature cookies, cupcakes, cakes, ice cream and other delightful dessert items. “I wanted to provide my loyal customers with a convenient location that would allow them to enjoy the delicacies that we have been providing through Creative Cakes for over 20 years,” said owner Rose McCoy. “I remember creating memories at Kermit’s Bakery in...
