Ashland Main Street Association (AMSA) is a non-profit group comprised of community volunteers representing businesses, civic organizations and residents of the “Center of the Universe.”  Our mission is to enhance and promote Ashland’s Downtown Main Street District, which includes England Street from Route 1 to the other side of the railroad tracks and the business district along the tracks.

AMSA, an affiliate of The National Trust Main Street Center, utilizes the Main Street Four-Point Approach to assist with commercial district revitalization.  This Approach encompasses work in four distinct areas - Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Restructuring - which are combined to address all of the commercial district’s needs.  The Main Street Approach is based on building partnerships between the local government, businesses, property owners, civic organizations and residents, using a comprehensive, incremental approach to revitalization centered on a community’s unique heritage and attributes.  Examples of successful Main Street communities in Virginia include Lexington, Harrisonburg, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Waynesboro, Winchester and Danville.

With the support of the Town Government, and the community-business owners, property owners, civic organizations, and residents, AMSA hopes to create a revitalized, vibrant downtown commercial district which enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors alike by offering a safe, clean, attractive environment of accessible, pedestrian friendly streets, well-maintained buildings and attractive public spaces.

We need your support in order to be successful in our efforts.  If you would like to volunteer to serve on one of our four committees - Organization, Promotion, Design, or Community Development - or would just like more information, please contact us at:

                           info@mainstreetashland.org.

Ashland Main Street is everyone’s neighborhood. 

Help us to envision a future as rich as its past.