Letter of Appreciation

15 July, 2026

To the City of Hartselle and the Entire cast of 2026 Hartselle Fourth of July Freedom Celebration Organizers and Volunteers,

On behalf of the Historic Downtown Hartselle Merchant Association, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible support, seamless promotion, and hard work in making this year’s Freedom Celebration an unforgettable success.

Community events of this scale thrive on collaboration, and we are deeply grateful that you took the time to include our merchant association in the official program. It was an honor to work alongside you to showcase the very best of our town.

We were incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to host the Vendor Market held during the main event, drawing visitors into the heart of our beautiful historic community. Even with some rainy weather, the energy kicked off beautifully on Liberty Eve with our Patriot Pass event, welcoming neighbors and visitors alike to explore, shop, and celebrate together. None of this would have been possible without your outreach, coordination and dedication to cross-promoting our independent local businesses.

Looking ahead, we are excited about the future. We eagerly anticipate partnering on many more community events, standing shoulder to shoulder as we continue embracing the rich history and the true heart of WHO the people of Hartselle truly are and what the city represents… The Home of Southern Hospitality!

Thank you for your dedication to our community, your partnership, and your unwavering hard work.

With deep appreciation,

Melissa Boyce-Bright
President, Historic Downtown Hartselle Merchant Association

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