Partners
Team Cleveland Main Street partners with a number of downtown municipal entities, non-profits, and other organizations to accomplish the goals of the four-point approach. Find out more about offerings and responsibilities of these partner groups!
Delta Arts Alliance
The Delta Arts Alliance serves as a bridge to connect diverse cultures through their contributions to the arts, to create a common vision, and to develop strategies for making the arts a more prominent part of daily life. Downtown projects and programs include the downtown Piano Project, A Night in the Arts, and Community Theatre performances.
Delta Arts Alliance
The Delta Arts Alliance serves as a bridge to connect diverse cultures through their contributions to the arts, to create a common vision, and to develop strategies for making the arts a more prominent part of daily life. Downtown projects and programs include the downtown Piano Project, A Night in the Arts, and Community Theatre performances.
Martin and Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum
Winner of the state-wide Premier Partner Award through Mississippi Main Street in 2022, the Martin and Sue King Railroad History Museum features one of the largest O-guage model trains in the southeast and offers year-round programming for locals and tourists alike.
Martin and Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum
Winner of the state-wide Premier Partner Award through Mississippi Main Street in 2022, the Martin and Sue King Railroad History Museum features one of the largest O-guage model trains in the southeast and offers year-round programming for locals and tourists alike.
Keep Cleveland Boring
An event planning non-profit with a tongue-in-cheek name, Keep Cleveland Boring (aka, KCB) has one mission: to erase the phrase, “Cleveland is Boring.” KCB inspires people to come together in support of the many activities organized and created by the group in Cleveland, Mississippi and the surrounding towns in Bolivar County. KCB provides entertainment by creating original events unique to the Delta and by promoting various events already taking place in Cleveland. Featured KCB events include Otherfest, Pour Mississippi Beer and Music Festival, Lil’ Bit Country, Lil Bit Rock n’ Roll Musicfest and Fireworks Extravaganza, and many more!
Keep Cleveland Boring
An event planning non-profit with a tongue-in-cheek name, Keep Cleveland Boring (aka, KCB) has one mission: to erase the phrase, “Cleveland is Boring.” KCB inspires people to come together in support of the many activities organized and created by the group in Cleveland, Mississippi and the surrounding towns in Bolivar County. KCB provides entertainment by creating original events unique to the Delta and by promoting various events already taking place in Cleveland. Featured KCB events include Otherfest, Pour Mississippi Beer and Music Festival, Lil’ Bit Country, Lil Bit Rock n’ Roll Musicfest and Fireworks Extravaganza, and many more!
City of Cleveland Public Works Department
Our public works department is the primary reason that downtown Cleveland is known as one of the most beautiful and well-maintained downtowns not just in the Delta, but in the entire state! Rose gardens, a carefully manicured greenway, and gorgeous floral hanging baskets are kept in pristine condition by our downtown public works employees, who take significant pride in their jobs!
City of Cleveland Public Works Department
Our public works department is the primary reason that downtown Cleveland is known as one of the most beautiful and well-maintained downtowns not just in the Delta, but in the entire state! Rose gardens, a carefully manicured greenway, and gorgeous floral hanging baskets are kept in pristine condition by our downtown public works employees, who take significant pride in their jobs!
City of Cleveland Beautification Commission
Working right alongside our Public Works crew is the City of Cleveland’s Beautification Commission and Tree Board. The Cleveland Beautification Commission works to improve the city’s aesthetic appeal through:
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Maintenance of a robust tree canopy
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Plantings and shrubbery
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Signage
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Other beautification projects in the:
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City parks
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Downtown area
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Other public spaces
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With assistance from the Mississippi State Extension Service’s Master Gardeners program, downtown Cleveland showcases beautiful landscape work along the Crosstie Walking Trail, a one-mile long paved loop where locals and visitors exercise and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings of Sharpe Avenue, Cotton Row, and South Bayou Avenue.
City of Cleveland Beautification Commission
Working right alongside our Public Works crew is the City of Cleveland’s Beautification Commission and Tree Board. The Cleveland Beautification Commission works to improve the city’s aesthetic appeal through:
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Maintenance of a robust tree canopy
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Plantings and shrubbery
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Signage
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Other beautification projects in the:
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City parks
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Downtown area
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Other public spaces
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With assistance from the Mississippi State Extension Service’s Master Gardeners program, downtown Cleveland showcases beautiful landscape work along the Crosstie Walking Trail, a one-mile long paved loop where locals and visitors exercise and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings of Sharpe Avenue, Cotton Row, and South Bayou Avenue.
City of Cleveland Heritage Commission
Historic downtowns are noted for their investment appeal and architectural character. The Heritage Commission oversees development in the Crosstie Historic District, encompassing all of Cleveland’s historic downtown. Working with local business owners and historic preservation groups at the state level, the Heritage Commission’s mission is to administer the Historic Preservation Ordinance through design review, public education and awareness, preservation planning, and research. For more information on renovations or exterior alterations to downtown businesses or residences, please access the Crosstie Historic District Design Guidelines.
City of Cleveland Heritage Commission
Historic downtowns are noted for their investment appeal and architectural character. The Heritage Commission oversees development in the Crosstie Historic District, encompassing all of Cleveland’s historic downtown. Working with local business owners and historic preservation groups at the state level, the Heritage Commission’s mission is to administer the Historic Preservation Ordinance through design review, public education and awareness, preservation planning, and research. For more information on renovations or exterior alterations to downtown businesses or residences, please access the Crosstie Historic District Design Guidelines.
