May 7 is the first Friday of the month.  It’s also a 'First Friday'.

The day of the month that Shelbyville’s businesses have targeted in recent years with events and special attractions to encourage diners and shoppers to come downtown isn’t ready to return in full form due to the continuing concerns with Covid.  But it doesn’t mean the incentives to come downtown are gone.

Mainstreet Shelbyville Executive Director Brandy Coomes.

Coomes says it’s very similar to what Mainstreet did with a special program over the holidays.

Chow Downtown will focus on local restaurants in Shelbyville’s downtown starting this weekend.