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BBA Projects
As part of the BBA mission, the association has established several events geared towards promoting member businesses as well as Brownsville and Haywood County. The projects listed are ongoing projects and some are much-anticipated annual events. Members are offered first rights to participate in these activities, but all are open to any business or individual interested in promoting themselves and our community.
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Avenue Banners: Brownsville's location on Interstate 40 makes it the stopping off point for over 30,000 vehicles per day. Avenue banners stretching from Exit 56 to Brownsville invites these visitors to venture on toward our town center and discover the many shopping venues and attractions.
More information about sponsoring a banner. (pdf)
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Cinco de Mayo Heritage Celebration: In 2011, the BBA began an annual event created to celebrate the cultural diversity of our community. The event is held each year on Cinco de Mayo, May 5, on Brownsville's Historic Court Square. (In the event May 5 falls on a Sunday, the celebration is held the Saturday before.) The event includes food, live entertainment and performances and an art contest for Haywood County School Students.
2014 Date:
Friday, May 2
Time: 6-10 p.m.
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Trick or Treat with Me: Local merchants know how important it is for children to have a safe place to enjoy Halloween. In 2008, merchants inititated "Trick or Treat with Me." Children 12 and under are encourage to dress in their favorite costumes and visit local businesses from 4-7 p.m., on the designated date. Parents look for participating merchants who display the purple and orange "Trick or Treat with Me" poster.
2013 Date:
Thursday, October 31
Time: 4-7 p.m.
To participate, call 731-780-5144
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Holiday in Haywood: A 2-day shopping mart featuring over 25 retail and speciality merchants who offer a variety of items perfect for holiday gift giving. Children also get a chance to meet Santa, share their wish list and have their pictures taken with the jolly ole elf.
Holiday in Haywood is held at the Wyatt-Duke National Guard Armory, 221 Morgan St.
2013 Dates:
Friday, November 8,
12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 9,
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Vendor Application Available Soon
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Holiday Open House: For year's the merchants of Brownsville and Haywood County have designated a special Sunday afternoon to premier their holiday collections. Door prizes and giveaways make this event especially appealing to shoppers and provides them an opportunity to shop early for the best selections.
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Christmas Parade: In 2008, the BBA began a special partnership with the Brownsville Haywood County Rescue Squad (sponsors of the Christmas Parade.) Held annually on the first Saturday in December, this partnership has allowed the event to become a day-long celebration with vendors on the square, pictures with Santa, and special shopping opportunitites with Court Square merchants.
2013 Date:
Saturday, December 7
Entry form Available Soon
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Holiday Decorating Contest: Since 2007, the BBA has sponsored an annual decorating contest among area businesses. The contest is judged the night of the Christmas Parade and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are awarded cash prizes for their efforts. Participants use this opportunity to convey best wishes to their valued customers and well-wishes to the community through bright embellishment and fun holiday decorations on their store fronts and windows.
Enter Online or Download Entry Form
Deadline to Enter is TBA
Contest is TBA• 5-9 p.m.
Winner Announced Sat., Dec. 7
6 p.m. at the Annual Christmas Parade
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The Brownsville Business Association (BBA) is a non-profit group of businesses and individuals with a shared interest in maintaining and improving the business atmosphere in Brownsville and Haywood County, Tennessee. Our membership includes retailers, restaurants, law firms, realtors, service companies and more. In addition to the promotion of our members, BBA is hard at work helping to improve the quality of life in Brownsville. BBA members actively give back to the community through support of local charities and events. The BBA is also actively involved in promoting tourism and economic development and works closely with local governments. |
