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Bolivar
Main
Street

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A Tennessee Main Street Community

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Buildings on Main Street, Bolivar, Tennessee with intersections, traffic lights, and street signs.

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About Us

IF IT'S HAPPENING IN BOLIVAR, IT'S HAPPENING ON MAIN STREET!

Bolivar Main Street's purpose is to stimulate the historic downtown court square district to revitalization through organization, design, promotion, and economic restructuring.

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Call us for retail space availability!

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MUSIC

BIG TOWN MUSIC ~ SMALL TOWN VIBE

Surrounded by the historic structures on the square, you will find that music is deep rooted in our soul.

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music on the square

Presented by DEVCO and the Hardeman County Music Commission

During the summer months, the historic courthouse square comes to life with the sound of music.  The Hardeman County Music Commission presents Music on the Square, a DEVCO event, every Friday night from May through October!

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Band performing live music on stage, many people watching and enjoying the show.

Open Air On The Square

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Presented by Open Air Events

We are rocking the square on the First Saturday of the month during the months of June through October with Open Air Events' entertainers and themed events!  Bring your coolers, your kids, and your lawn chairs to enjoy this night of music under the stars!

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Shopping

While you are visiting, be sure to check out the local shops and boutiques in downtown Bolivar!  Apparel, antiques, one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted items, and more are available from our local shops.

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ENJOY OUR SHOPS AND BOUTIQUES

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dining

WE WILL TEMPT YOUR PALATE!

Are you hungry yet?  We have got you covered. Excellent restaurants await you around Bolivar and on the historic square.

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Luez
Theater

YOU CAN'T MISS THIS GEM!

The Luez Theater is a historic theater located just steps from the historic court square in Bolivar.  The Luez Theater was purchased by the Bolivar Downtown Development Corporation (DEVCO) and restored to its orignal splendor.  The Luez is a multi-purpose entertainment venue with first-run movies, live music, theater, and special events!

Inside view of a vintage theater with red seats and stage.
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Special Events

The City of Bolivar, Bolivar Main Street, and other organizations host festivals and special events throughout the year.  Be sure to check our events page often for dates, times,  and locations!

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FESTIVALS & MORE

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.   Under Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

©2013-2025 | City of Bolivar | Site Design & Photography by Sarah Rice

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