Public voting for Main Street Greeneville’s fifteenth annual “Scarecrows of Main” competition is open.
Vote for your favorite scarecrows, in all categories, via this link or by dropping off your votes to the Main Street office at 310 S Main Street.
“This has been a unique year for the contest due to Hurricane Helene. We let the contest grow organically as far as the displays going up to see how the participation might be so that changed the dates for voting. We learned this community wanted to participate and we are delighted to host this event,” said Main Street Greeneville executive director Jann Mirkov.
The QR Code at the displays will take you directly to the ballot. All codes are the same so once you have scanned one you have all the entries listed and ready for your votes. Select the Entry Number or display name to cast your vote.
There are several categories so pick your favorite in each category. Voting remains open through Wednesday, October 23rd. There are 7 different categories: Residential, group/organization, business, or youth. Votes will be tabulated based on the category selected on the entry form.
Thirty-one scarecrows were registered for the contest but not all displays were able to go up due to the recent events regarding Hurricane Helene. This year’s contest is sponsored by Broyles General Store located at 730 West Main St. The winner in each category will receive a $25.00 Broyles General Store gift certificate, a winner’s certificate, and bragging rights. Winning entries will be so marked and identified. One overall winner will be judged by out of area judges.
“Thank you to our contest sponsor, Broyles General Store, the businesses, groups, and individuals who help us enjoy autumn. Come see the scarecrows, pick your favorites, and vote,” Mirkov added.
Where are they?
The display area includes the eighteen-block downtown area known as the Main Street District along with Main Street from the 11E Bypass to Crescent School.
Entries may be found at: 700 W Main St; 615 W Main St. (Crescent School); 613 W Main St; multiple entries at 310 S Main St. (Andrew Johnson Complex); 303 S Main St; AJ Homestead, 209 S Main St; 201 S Main St; 101 W Summer St; 125 W Summer St; Towne Sq Shopping Center; 129 W Depot St; 105 N Main St; 124 N Main St; 210 N Main St; 218 N Main St; 220 N Main St. (WSCC); 221 N Main St; 301 N Main St; 305 N Main St; 604 N Main St; 104 N College St; and 115 Academy St (GCP).
All entries will be on display to the public until Friday, November 1st.
“We would encourage people to head into downtown Greeneville to see the displays, take selfies and vote for your favorites in all the different categories. The arts and creativity are alive and well here. I have the best view from my office window watching adults placing children into the displays to capture just the right fall photo. That is a bonus to the contest,” Mirkov noted.
