Montgomery, AL – Hunter Gentry, Executive Director of Historic Main Street Oxford, recently joined Main Street Alabama for its annual Legislative Day on the Hill, where local Main Street program directors met with state legislators to discuss the economic impact of downtown revitalization efforts across Alabama.
The annual event brings together state and local leaders to advocate for continued investment in downtown districts and support for Alabama’s small business economy. According to Main Street Alabama, the organization’s footprint continues to expand statewide, with reported outcomes in 2025 including more than 270 jobs created, approximately 32,000 volunteer hours logged, and over $100 million invested through public and private partnerships.
During the visit, Gentry met with several members of the Alabama Legislature to highlight the progress and achievements of Historic Main Street Oxford. He expressed appreciation for the time and engagement of Keith Kelley, Chad Robertson, Barbara Boyd, Steve Hurst, and Mark Gidley.
Gentry participated in legislative meetings alongside Tammy Perry of Heflin Main Street, Karla Eden of Main Street Anniston, members of the Main Street Anniston board, and Aaron Norris, Anniston Economic Developer. The group met with Robertson, Boyd, and Kelley to discuss local and regional downtown initiatives.
The delegation also met with Will Ainsworth, who spoke with the full Main Street Alabama delegation and state coordinators during the visit.
Main Street Alabama officials said Legislative Day on the Hill remains an important opportunity to share measurable outcomes of downtown revitalization programs while reinforcing partnerships between local communities and state leadership.
