The Tahlequah Main Street Association is happy to present its second quarterly "Downtown Lowdown" for 2022!
This newsletter is intended to update each of you with as much information about our vibrant downtown and its events!
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The Red Fern Festival is almost here!!!
April 29th and 30th, 2022
The Wilson Rawls novel “Where the Red Fern Grows” was set in the Ozark hills in and around Tahlequah Oklahoma. The novel tells the tale of an adventurous young boy who saves his money to travel to Tahlequah, Oklahoma to purchase two red-bone hound hunting dogs. The first film was made in 1974 and featured many locals from the Tahlequah community and surrounding areas and was remade in 2003, both filmed in and around the Tahlequah area. It’s only fitting that Tahlequah host the Red Fern Festival.
For any questions or concerns with the Red Fern Festival email redfern@tahlequahmainstreet.com
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Those interested in becoming a contestant in the Miss Red Fern Festival must do so by April 15!
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Vintage Lawn Market
The Thompson House will host a "Vintage Lawn Market" featuring Vintage pieces, antiques, collectibles, garden items and growing things.
Set up is 7 a.m. to 9. am. Rain date is April 30.
Vendors are wanted! Call 918-458-9406 for information and to reserve a space. Please leave a message and someone will return your call.
Spaces are $15 (12x12 space)
April 23rd 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thompson House, 300 South College Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464
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National Historic Preservation Month in May
The TMSA Design Committee will celebrate with a Downtown historical photo contest.
Submissions will be accepted from April 25 - May 6 and can be sent accessed using this JOT form. It will become available beginning April 25.
This contest will be voted on by YOU, the community on Facebook and the winner will be announced on May 31 and be posted on the TMSA social media in addition to a PRIZE to be announced soon!
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Food Truck Fridays are all you will talk about this summer!
More details to come soon!
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WE STILL NEED YOU!!!
Sign up to volunteer for one of the largest attended events in Tahlequah!!!
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"Brianna Cook started volunteering for TMSA in 2021. Since then, she has volunteered in many different facets for TMSA including Ladies Night Out, Holiday Design, and banner switch-out days. She will also be joining us for the Red Fern Festival.
Brianna is a hard-working, personable, and fun. She is always willing to jump in wherever needed. TMSA volunteers logged close to 2,000 volunteer hours in 2021, without reliable volunteers like Brianna we simply couldn't accomplish our goals throughout the year." - Jamie Hale, TMSA Director
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"I volunteer with Tahlequah Main Street because I love my hometown. I feel a personal responsibility to help create the Tahlequah I want my kids to live in. There's nothing quite like seeing the place you love thriving, and when I look back, I'll know that I helped foster that life." - Brianna Cook |
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Promoting Main Street takes many forms, but the ultimate goal is to position the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and the hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics. This can be done through highlighting cultural traditions, celebrating and preserving important architecture and history, encouraging local businesses to market cooperatively, offering coordinated specials and sales, and hosting special events aimed at changing perceptions of the district and communicating to residents, investors, businesses, and property-owners that this place is special. |
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Kristy Eubanks
Board Member
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"For the past 25 years, the businesses on Main Street have played a part in all of the important milestones in my life. At 15, my very first job was a waitress at the Shack Cafe on Main Street. My afternoons in high school were spent at the Redmen Shop and Coney Island (Vidalia's). My time at NSU was spent equally between the NSU Playhouse and Granny's Attic. My engagement ring was purchased from Meigs Jewelry and my child's first pair of tennis shoes came from Felt's shoes. My role as the TMSA Director gives me the opportunity to give back to the community that has always been there for me." |
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Jamie Hale, TMSA Director |
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WHO WE ARE
Tahlequah Main Street Association, Inc. (TMSA) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit charitable organization that is a member of the National Main Street center and part of the Main Street America network. The amazing individuals who make up TMSA are passionate advocates, dedicated volunteers, influential stakeholders, and community organizers who work every day to turn the tide in their communities—catalyzing reinvestment, creating jobs, and fostering pride of place.
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MISSION STATEMENT
TMSA is committed to preserving our rich culture and supporting our downtown businesses while promoting the opportunity to live, work, and play in Tahlequah.
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PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY
The purpose of Tahlequah Main Street Association, Incorporated is to foster, promote, maintain, and encourage the civic, social, commercial, tourist, and economic welfare of our city. Main Street contributes to the entire community by preserving the quality of life and aesthetic values that make Tahlequah unique.
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Dear Community Partner,
On behalf of The Tahlequah Main Street Association, I would like to invite you to join us in the pursuit of Revitalization.
First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our organization. Tahlequah Main Street Association, Inc. (TMSA) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit charitable organization that is a member of the National Main Street Center and part of the Main Street America network. The amazing individuals who make up TMSA are passionate advocates, dedicated volunteers, influential stakeholders, and community organizers who work every day to turn the tide in their community—catalyzing reinvestment, creating jobs, and fostering pride of place.
Main Street contributes to the entire community by preserving the quality of life and aesthetic values that make Tahlequah unique.
As a partner of TMSA, you have the opportunity to be involved in the aid and revitalization of your community. Revitalization creates lasting improvements that ensure long-term success for the heart of our community. This resurgence is only possible with the participation of our dedicated volunteers, members , and partners who cooperatively work toward an improved, cohesive downtown of which all citizens will be proud of.
I thank you for your consideration in becoming a Tahlequah Main Street Partner and joining us in the pursuit of Revitalization.
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Tahlequah Main Street Association| 918-931-1699
manager@tahlequahmainstreet.com
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