Downtown McKinney, Texas, est. 1848
Downtown McKinney neon sign with purple and blue sky
McKinney Main Street · Media & Press

Stories start
on the square.

Journalists, travel writers and creators covering Historic Downtown McKinney — the heartbeat of McKinney since 1848 — start with the McKinney Main Street team. We can point you to the festivals, the makers and the people behind them.

Who we are

The Main Street program

McKinney Main Street champions a vibrant downtown — the heartbeat of McKinney since 1848.

The Main Street Program is a nationally recognized initiative designed to preserve historic commercial architecture while driving local business development and economic growth. Marketing Downtown McKinney as a vibrant destination is one of the program's goals — and sharing that story is where the media comes in.

01 · Story ideas

Signature festivals

Four of downtown's annual signature events, each with its own page carrying the dates, details and plan-your-visit information.

The district, beyond festival weekends

The makers, the murals and the everyday square — angles for features, itineraries and roundups.

Makers on the square The Tastemakers Nineteen profiles, from cozy cafes serving artisanal blends to upscale bistros redefining gourmet cuisine. Meet the Tastemakers → Public art & murals Public Art A 100-foot mural on a grain silo, a steel butterfly sculpture mounted eight feet in the air, and a rotating gallery inside City Hall. See the collection → Dining Dine downtown More than two dozen locally owned restaurants, including Michelin Guide–recommended Harvest at the Masonic and Patina Green Home and Market. Dining guide → Shopping Shop the square One of Texas's oldest and largest historic districts, home to over 120 unique, independently owned businesses — and a Saturday farmers market. Shopping guide → Getting around Parking & Trolley Free all-day parking in two garages and 13 public lots, and a free Downtown Trolley Thursday through Sunday. Parking & trolley →
02 · Photography, logos & b-roll

Images on request

Photography, logos and b-roll are available on request for editorial coverage of Downtown McKinney. Tell us the outlet, the story and your deadline, and the marketing team will follow up with what fits.

Photography Logos B-roll Editorial use only
Downtown McKinney logo in navy
Downtown McKinney logo The primary mark: Downtown McKinney · Texas · Est. 1848.
Downtown McKinney horizontal logo in navy
Horizontal logo The same mark set in one line, for banners and narrow spaces.
The Square That's Anything But Square tagline lockup in navy
The Square That's Anything But Square The downtown tagline lockup.
McKinney Oktoberfest horizontal logo
McKinney Oktoberfest The festival's horizontal logo.
Editorial use only. Request files for your story from the Main Street marketing contact. Request images →
03 · Contact the team

Who to call

Start with marketing for interviews, images and story ideas; festival coverage can go straight to events. The full team is on the Contact the team page.

Media & marketing Jakia Brunell Marketing & Development Specialist Interviews, images, logos and story ideas about Downtown McKinney.
Festival coverage Gregory Hearns Special Events Coordinator Events and programming, including the signature festivals.
General inquiries McKinney Main Street 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069 The main line and inbox for the Main Street team.
On deadline?

Tell us what you need

Include your outlet, your deadline and what the story needs — an interview, images or festival details.

Woodblock print of the Downtown McKinney skyline