“Scarecrows of Main” Contest Winners Announced
Main Street: Greeneville recently held their Fifteenth Annual Scarecrows of Main decorating contest. This year’s contest was sponsored by Broyles General Store located at 730 West Main St. The contest was open to all ages, individuals, families, groups, clubs and organizations. There were four different categories: residential, group/organization, business or youth. The entries are displayed in the historic Main Street District and on Main Street from the 11E Bypass to Crescent School.
The public voted over the last couple weeks for their favorites in multiple categories. 2024 saw a total of 6996 votes cast throughout all categories.
Peoples’ Choice Winners and display locations are as follows:
Business – Any Other – Greeneville Federal Bank – 101 W Summer St
Business – Traditional – Andrew Johnson Bank – 124 N Main St
Group/Organization – Traditional – Lifecare Center of Greeneville – Crescent School
Group/Organization – Any Other – WSCC Niswonger Campus Service Learners - N Main St
Residential – Any Other – Darlene Clark - 301 N Main
Youth – Traditional – Asbury United Methodist Church – 201 S Main St
The winners were presented with a certificate and a Broyles gift certificate along with display signage honoring their time and talent.
Honorable Mention:
Business – Traditional – Billy Endean Edward Jones Inv. – 125 W Summer St
Business - Traditional – Covenant Logistics – 310 S Main St
Business – Traditional – Midway Construction – 604 N Main St
Business – Traditional – The Cave Law Firm, PLLC – 104 N College St
Business – Traditional – Winter & Company Dance School – Towne Square Shopping Center
Business Any Other – Amedisys Home Health – 310 S Main St
Business Any Other - American Calendar – 700 W Main St
Business Any Other – Andrew Johnson National Historic Site – 209 S Main St
Business Any Other – CLASS Land & Auction – 310 S Main St
Business Any Other – COMCARE Inc – 310 S Main St
Business Any Other – HMG Pediatrics at Greeneville – 221 N Main St
Business Any Other – Southbound Real Estate – 218 N Main St
Business Any Other – Sweeter than Sweet Candy Co – 105 N Main St
Group/Organization – Any Other – GFWC Greeneville Woman’s Club – 210 N Main St
Group/Organization – Any Other – Greene Co Partnership – 115 Academy St
Group/Organization – Any Other – Lion’s Club of Greeneville – 310 S Main St
Group/Organization – Traditional – GC School Education Foundation – 310 S Main St
Residential Any Other – McCaslin’s Peppermint Land Workshop – 613 W Main St
Judged Best Overall – for 2024
New to the contest in 2018 was the Best Overall entry. As in the past years, all entries were viewed and judged by independent judges from outside of the area with no regard to category or votes received. They were judged on creativity, theme, and overall display presentation. All entries were eligible. The entry judged Best Overall for 2024 is from Darlene Clark, located at 301 North Main Street for her “Dolly - Helene, Helene, Helene” entry. She received a Broyles General Store gift card, certificate, and Best Overall signage.
The addition of the Best Overall award allows all entries to be judged equally and to be determined regardless of category or votes received. The popular vote is a way for the public to continue to be involved in this wonderful community activity.
Jann Mirkov, executive director of Main Street: Greeneville said “Congratulations to this year’s winners. The entries were true works of art. The number of total votes cast is always impressive. We hope the community continues to enjoy them over the next few days. Thank you to this year’s participants and all who cast a vote.”
Main Street: Greeneville would like to encourage everyone to begin thinking about next year's submission. It's the hard work, ingenuity and creativity that made 2024 Scarecrows of Main such a success and will no doubt carryover to the 2025 contest.
Scarecrows will remain on display until November 2nd.
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