https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sweet-home-towns-podcast--6791788Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>enEntrepreneurshipwww.YourPodcastNow.comhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d4c08b8648e05185f8a1202b02275f9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sweet-home-towns-podcast--6791788Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:02:27 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardPhillip Joel Pritchardphillip@videovisionsinc.comMain Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community...Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
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Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73074657Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:50:02 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardWe sit down for a light-hearted chat with Philip Pritchard from Video Visions about the work he is doing for Main Street Alabama across the state. We also talk podcasting: who, how, why, and when. Find out more about Video Visions...
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1202alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,phillippritchard,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcast,videovisions,yourpodcastnowfalse2622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trails-and-main-streets--72656418
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656418Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardJoin Jennifer and Mary as they talk with Hunter Gentry, Executive Director of Historic Main Street Oxford, and Tammy Perry, Executive Director of Heflin Main Street, about the exciting ties to the trails surrounding these communities and the push to...
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1452alabamapodcast,alabamatrails,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-capital-stack-alex-flachsbart--73074658
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73074658Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:53:08 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardWe sit down with Alex Flachsbart from Opportunity Alabama (OPAL) to discuss being a long-standing member of the Main Street Alabama Board and also talk about the ins and outs of building a Capital Stack. Learn more about OPAL and what they can do for...
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1832alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,opal,opportunityalabama,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alabama-tourism--72656417
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656417Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:02 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardJoin Jennifer and Mary as they talk with JoJo Terry of Alabama Tourism and Melea Hames of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association about tourism and its ties to Alabama Main Streets.
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1687alabamamountainlakes,alabamapodcast,alabamatourism,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shelley-paasch-program-development-specialist-main-street-alabama--72656416
Want to plan a visit to the Main Street Alabama Designated Districts? https://sweethometowns.com/ Visit us at www.mainstreetalabama.org Questions for the Podcast? info@mainstreetalabama.org

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656416Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:22:02 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardJoin Jennifer and Mary as they talk with Shelley Paasch, Program Development Specialist, the newest member of the Main Street Staff. Want to plan a visit to the Main Street Alabama Designated Districts? https://sweethometowns.com/ Visit us at...
Want to plan a visit to the Main Street Alabama Designated Districts? https://sweethometowns.com/ Visit us at www.mainstreetalabama.org Questions for the Podcast? info@mainstreetalabama.org

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1262alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/small-businesses-entreprenuers--72213583
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72213583Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:10:02 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardJoin Mary Wirth as she talks with Karla Eden from Main Street Anniston and Will Mason from Mason Music about GETUP Anniston and the importance of Small Businesses in Alabama. GETUP Anniston: https://www.mainstreetanniston.com/getup-anniston Mason...
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>2089alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/main-street-training--72213593
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72213593Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardJoin Kirk Lightfoot, Isaiah Smith, and Mary Wirth as we talk about training, why it is important, and how it can change a district's landscape and perceptions. Want to plan a visit to the Main Street Alabama Designated Districts?...
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>19234thavenuedistrictbirmingham,alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,montevallomainstreet,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/historic-preservation-and-main-street--72213586
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72213586Thu, 28 May 2026 19:04:00 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardJoin Main Street Alabama and Christy Anderson, National Register & Easements Coordinator at the Alabama Historical Commission, as they discuss Historic Preservation across Alabama. http://ahc.alabama.gov/ Want to plan a visit to the Main Street...
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
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Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71563993Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardFreshwater Land Trust | Sweet Home Towns Podcast | Main Street Alabama Carolyn Buck https://freshwaterlandtrust.org/Freshwater Land Trust

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
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Visit us at www.mainstreetalabama.org
Questions for the Podcast? info@mainstreetalabama.org

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71563994Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:20:18 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardDowntown Beautification | Sweet Home Towns Podcast | Columbiana Main Street, Woodlawn Main Street Visit us at www.mainstreetalabama.org Questions for the Podcast? info@mainstreetalabama.org
Visit us at www.mainstreetalabama.org
Questions for the Podcast? info@mainstreetalabama.org

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1373alabamapodcast,columbianamainstreet,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcast,woodlawnmainstreetfalse2615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/small-box-shops--71167599
Who would have thought that just a few short months after the launch of Main Street Alabama’s Small Box Shop initiative in Heflin and Wetumpka that Main Streets around the Country would be shutting down due to a worldwide pandemic? Probably not the first time you have heard “who would have thought?” But, as we have seen in our cities around the state, Main Streets are coming back with a vengeance. Shopping local is on the rise. And, in these two communities, Main Street Alabama’s Small Box Shops are playing a critical role. In the City of Heflin, Main Street Alabama's smallest community (pop. 3,480), Southern Charms made its debut in the Small Box Shop on Black Friday 2020. A group of ladies looking to try their hand at retail inquired to Heflin Main Street about utilizing the space. Opening a retail store had always been something this mothers and daughters team want to do but really didn’t have the resources to go into a full-time space. The Small Box Shop was a perfect fit. By just the end of the Christmas season, they had outgrown the space. Working with Heflin Main Street, they identified a perfect space for their new full-time space and are in the process of renovating a historic building downtown.“The Small Box Shop has been a true blessing to us. It has given us an opportunity to explore our inventory and make changes along the way to accommodate the wants of our customers without investing too much," said Sandy Sanders, Southern Charms co-owner. "In doing so, our business had grown to a point where we were ready to make a storefront purchase that will fulfill one of our lifelong dreams."Just two hours south in Wetumpka, you will find a City that is not just surviving but thriving. As Southern Living put it, "it is Wetumpka’s year to shine," and Main Street Wetumpka’s Small Box Shop will be at the helm. The Tourist Trap set to open April 1, will act as a tourism and marketing tool for those experiencing downtown.“We plan to cooperate with local retailers to feature artisans and goods that are available at downtown businesses. We have hired a social media savvy, bee-bopping 20-year-old to help man the shop and market our mission and small box shop," Jenny Stubbs, Main Street Wetumpka Executive Director reports."We expect to continually roll out innovative ideas and concepts benefiting both new and old small businesses downtown," Stubbs continues. "For instance, a new wine and cheese shop has hit a few snags with its opening, and in the interim, we'll help keep the momentum going until opening, and then feature a select product to help drive new clientele to the business. We envision a great deal of reciprocal benefits and marketing for downtown as a whole, but especially new (and hopeful) businesses.” Working through the USDA grant process, Main Street Alabama intends to apply for another round of funding to located two new Small Box Shops in other Main Street designated communities.

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71167599Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:05:58 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardSmall Box Shops: Finding Success During a Worldwide Shutdown - Mar 24th, 2021 Who would have thought that just a few short months after the launch of Main Street Alabama’s Small Box Shop initiative in Heflin and Wetumpka that Main Streets around the...
Who would have thought that just a few short months after the launch of Main Street Alabama’s Small Box Shop initiative in Heflin and Wetumpka that Main Streets around the Country would be shutting down due to a worldwide pandemic? Probably not the first time you have heard “who would have thought?” But, as we have seen in our cities around the state, Main Streets are coming back with a vengeance. Shopping local is on the rise. And, in these two communities, Main Street Alabama’s Small Box Shops are playing a critical role. In the City of Heflin, Main Street Alabama's smallest community (pop. 3,480), Southern Charms made its debut in the Small Box Shop on Black Friday 2020. A group of ladies looking to try their hand at retail inquired to Heflin Main Street about utilizing the space. Opening a retail store had always been something this mothers and daughters team want to do but really didn’t have the resources to go into a full-time space. The Small Box Shop was a perfect fit. By just the end of the Christmas season, they had outgrown the space. Working with Heflin Main Street, they identified a perfect space for their new full-time space and are in the process of renovating a historic building downtown.“The Small Box Shop has been a true blessing to us. It has given us an opportunity to explore our inventory and make changes along the way to accommodate the wants of our customers without investing too much," said Sandy Sanders, Southern Charms co-owner. "In doing so, our business had grown to a point where we were ready to make a storefront purchase that will fulfill one of our lifelong dreams."Just two hours south in Wetumpka, you will find a City that is not just surviving but thriving. As Southern Living put it, "it is Wetumpka’s year to shine," and Main Street Wetumpka’s Small Box Shop will be at the helm. The Tourist Trap set to open April 1, will act as a tourism and marketing tool for those experiencing downtown.“We plan to cooperate with local retailers to feature artisans and goods that are available at downtown businesses. We have hired a social media savvy, bee-bopping 20-year-old to help man the shop and market our mission and small box shop," Jenny Stubbs, Main Street Wetumpka Executive Director reports."We expect to continually roll out innovative ideas and concepts benefiting both new and old small businesses downtown," Stubbs continues. "For instance, a new wine and cheese shop has hit a few snags with its opening, and in the interim, we'll help keep the momentum going until opening, and then feature a select product to help drive new clientele to the business. We envision a great deal of reciprocal benefits and marketing for downtown as a whole, but especially new (and hopeful) businesses.” Working through the USDA grant process, Main Street Alabama intends to apply for another round of funding to located two new Small Box Shops in other Main Street designated communities.

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
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https://sweethometowns.com/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70898046Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:02:13 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardJeremy Arthur, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Main Street Alabama https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/ https://sweethometowns.com/https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/
https://sweethometowns.com/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
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https://sweethometowns.com/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70308795Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:44:51 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardRoy Stoves | 4th Avenue Historic District Birmingham, AL https://4thavebham.com/ https://sweethometowns.com/ https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/https://4thavebham.com/ 
https://sweethometowns.com/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1701alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mariah-montgomery-shelley-paasch--70308794https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/
https://sweethometowns.com/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70308794Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:41:41 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardMariah Montgomery & Shelley Paasch  https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/ https://sweethometowns.com/https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/
https://sweethometowns.com/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1258alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kathy-laplante-women-who-lead-main-street--69406197
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69406197Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:27:51 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardKathy LaPlante, Women Who Lead Main Street
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1696alabamapodcast,kathylaplante,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2509fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jasper-main-street-s-michael-putman--69185410
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69185410Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:54:37 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardExecutive Director of Jasper Main Street Michael L. Putman joins Mary to talk all about Jasper's downtown and the success they are having there. https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/jasper/ www.mainstreetalabama.org
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1549alabamapodcast,jaspermainstreet,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,michaelputmanjaspermainstreet,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2508fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-means-part-2--69185409https://sweethometowns.com/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69185409Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:58:29 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardMore Mary Means whom some call the "Mother of Main Street".  This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. https://sweethometowns.com/ https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/https://sweethometowns.com/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1473false2507fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-means-part-1--69185411https://sweethometowns.com/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69185411Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:57:49 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardMeet Mary Means whom some call the "Mother of Main Street".  This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. https://sweethometowns.com/ https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/https://sweethometowns.com/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1367false2506fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-women-who-lead-alabama-main-street--68905403https://sweethometowns.com/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68905403Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:19:14 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardOn this episode you will get to meet a few of the Women Who Lead Alabama Main Street. https://sweethometowns.com/https://sweethometowns.com/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>2260alabamamainstreetpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2505fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteers-grassroots-initiatives-are-our-secret-sauce--68905402Meet some of our Main Street Directors as they talk about how their volunteers are an integral part of a successful Main Street program.
https://sweethometowns.com/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68905402Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:17:23 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardVolunteers & Grassroots Initiatives are our Secret Sauce!   Meet some of our Main Street Directors as they talk about how their volunteers are an integral part of a successful Main Street program. https://sweethometowns.com/Meet some of our Main Street Directors as they talk about how their volunteers are an integral part of a successful Main Street program.
https://sweethometowns.com/

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>2699mainstreetalabamapodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2404fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-spark-2025-winners--68540816Learn more about AL Spark

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68540816Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardAL SPARK, a Main Street Alabama initiative, was created to energize emerging and growing businesses in Designated Main Street Alabama Districts across the state and is supported by funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration. AL SPARK has...Learn more about AL Spark

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>1878alabamapodcast,alspark,brightideas,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2503fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-does-my-town-get-involved-with-main-street-alabama--68540818
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68540818Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:25:16 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardState Coordinator and our Host, Mary Wirth explains more about Main Street Alabama and its initiative to help revitalize main streets in Alabama as well as what is involved in becoming a Main Street Alabama community.
Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>971alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2502fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-main-street-alabama-s-podcast--68540817Meet Mary Wirth

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68540817Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:21:47 +0000Phillip Joel PritchardWelcome to the first episode of Main Street Alabama's Sweet Homes Podcast!  Meet Executive Director, Mary Wirth as she explains more about Main Street Alabama and its initiative to help revitalize main streets in Alabama.  ...Meet Mary Wirth

Main Street Alabama: Sweet Home Towns Podcast
Welcome to Sweet Home Towns, the official podcast of Main Street Alabama, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our state’s downtowns. Each episode takes you to a different Alabama community revitalizing its Main Street—one storefront, one festival, one neighbor at a time. Join us as we share inspiring stories of small-town innovation, historic preservation, and the people who are breathing new life into their hometowns. From community leaders and business owners to volunteers and dreamers, these are the voices shaping Alabama’s sweetest success stories. Whether you’re a local leader, small business owner, or simply someone who loves small-town charm, Sweet Home Towns will leave you proud to call Alabama home.
Main Street Alabama]]>675alabamapodcast,mainstreetalabama,marywirth,smalltownpodcast,sweethometownspodcastfalse2501full