Cleveland conclused downtown renovation project

Officials with the city of Cleveland have announced the successful completion of the Main Street Downtown Improvement Grant project. The $2.5 million project was financed through public and private partnerships as well as a $300,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. As a result, substantial streetscape element improvements were made to make downtown Cleveland more pedestrian-friendly and visually attractive, and the facades of 14 downtown structures were renovated, exceeding an initial goal of 10 facades. The project has resulted in both increased visitation to downtown as well as new business investment. The project received a TML Achievement Award for Excellence in Economic and Community Development in 2025.