Downtown Union City Revitalization!

Downtown Committee Members

Lindsay Frilling

Art Sparks

Jim Rippy

Kathy Dillon

Terry Hailey

Katie Graves

Rachael McKinney

David Searcy

Ethan Watson Hogan

Brooke Simmons

Chris Rodgers

Charlene Burpo

New Free Little Library in Merchants Park


Take a book/Share a book at the new Free Little Library in Merchants Park! Donated by the Gibson Family in memory of Andy Gibson.

Photo by Main Street Union City

UTM Chancellor, Dr. Freeman, visits Union City

We recently hosted UTM Chancellor Dr. Freeman in downtown Union City. We had a great crowd at Vantage Coffee Roasters to welcome him!

New Building Owners Bringing Big Ideas & Business to Downtown Union City

Main Street Union City is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Cagle and Greg Sturgeon to the downtown community. They have just purchased the old Morgan-Verhine Clothing Store, located at 210-212 S. First Street. Jennifer is the owner of Deep South Boutique. The storefront will remain open at its current location, 1119 S. First Street, Union City, until the move in early 2024. Cagle and Sturgeon have big plans for this building, including renovating and restoring it to its historical charm.


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New Business Coming Downtown

We have a new business coming to downtown Union City! Check out a sneak peek in the photos above.


Photo by Main Street Union City

Run the Rails 2023

Scan the QR Code or click the link to register for this year's race on

October 14th!


Is running not your thing, but you still want to be a part of the fun? Volunteers help the day run smoothly!



Message us on Facebook to become a Run the Rails Volunteer!




We are in need of volunteers for our 2023 Run the Rails road race! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Rachael.

Upcoming Events in Downtown Union City

Tacos and Tamales In Kiwanis Park

October 7th

4pm-9pm

Obion County Bicentennial Celebration

October 14th

Downtown Trick or Treating

October 31st

3pm-5pm

Christmas Open Houses

November 11th-12th

Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

December 7th

Masquerade Theatre at the Capitol

What an amazing line up at the theatre this year!

TOP PROJECT GOALS:


Depot Street Renovation Plan

Currently in progress


Replace all street light poles in downtown area


Replace downtown awnings

Make more uniform


Fundraising Campaign!

See flyer for details

Below is a copy of the rough draft of the brochure made for the Union City Downtown Project.

The QR Code is not currently registered, as we are still in the process of developing a "commitment" page for financial commitments.

Please contact us if you have any ideas, thoughts, or goals for Downtown Union City you would like to discuss!

731-885-0211
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