Main Street McMinnville has received $1,800 in grants to help fund the purchase of pole banners celebrating the arts in McMinnville’s downtown business district.According to Paige Chastain and Brook Holmes, co-directors of Main Street McMinnville, an Arts Build Communities grant of $1,000 from the Tennessee Arts Commission and an $800 grant from Homeland Community Bank will be used to purchase three sets of banners, each displaying a unique design that will soon greet residents and visitors traveling along Main Street.“We are pleased to be able to celebrate the arts in the historic business district,” said Holmes. “Business and the arts are a winning combination, as has been proven here over the past few years with our downtown festivals and special events, including Main Street Live, the Autumn Street Fair and some new offerings, such as Sip and Saveur and the Spring Art Walk, that pair business with the arts in a unique way.”Designs on the new banners will feature Theater Arts, Music, and Arts and Crafts. The first set of banners is expected to be displayed before Thanksgiving.“Main Street McMinnville is grateful to the Tennessee Arts Commission and Homeland Community Bank for joining with us in this promotion of the arts downtown,” said Chastain.