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  • Bank Street and 2nd Avenue are seeing restoration through the addition of new businesses and ongoing streetscape projects
  • Downtown historical and cultural highlights include Old State Bank, Carnegie Visual Arts Center, and the Princess Theatre for the Performing Arts.
  • Located 20 minutes from Huntsville, Decatur is part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, which is the second fastest growing region in Alabama.
  • Riverfront development along the banks of the Tennessee River has included the development of Ingalls Harbor, a multi-use city-owned park.

Digtown Construction Update

January 24, 2012

The intersection of Johnston and 2nd will be closed starting today, January 24, for approximately 1 week provided there are no weather delays.

Downtown Decatur, Alabama is attracting the attention of entrepreneurs and developers who are choosing to locate downtown because of its quaint historic character, its convenient location to Madison and Huntsville, Alabama, and its close proximity to the beautiful Tennessee River.

Learn more about why locating your business or development in Decatur downtown is one of the best choices you can make.

Strategic Plan
The 2010-2014 Strategic Plan is guiding the revitalization efforts downtown. The plan focuses on city center development, beautification, the riverfront, and Decatur Commons. Learn more about the plan.

3rd Friday
Every day is a great day to go to downtown Decatur, but the third Friday of each month is even better. Join the downtown merchants for sales, entertainment, food and more. Learn more about this event.

Work in Progress
Many redevelopment projects are currently underway in Downtown Decatur. This includes streetscape efforts, park development, and new projects at Ingalls Harbor. Learn more about current projects.