06/05/2026
A project years in the making has earned statewide recognition for helping transform the heart of downtown Pineville.
The City of Pineville’s Courthouse Square Streetscape Project was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Best Outdoor Space Improvement Award by the Kentucky Main Street Association. The award recognizes projects that enhance public spaces while preserving the character and charm of downtown communities.
Centered around the historic Bell County Courthouse Square, the project brought a variety of improvements designed to make the downtown for Main Street Pineville more attractive, accessible, and welcoming. Enhancements included updated sidewalks, landscaping, decorative streetscape features, infrastructure improvements, and upgrades aimed at creating a more pedestrian friendly environment for residents and visitors.
The project represented a collaborative effort among local, state, and community leaders who shared a vision of investing in Pineville’s downtown while preserving its historic identity. Through years of planning, funding efforts, and construction, that vision became a reality.
Those recognized during the awards ceremony included Pineville Mayor Shawn Fugate II , former Main Street Pineville Director Jacob Roan, and State Senator Scott Madon, Kentucky’s 29th District. Their leadership, along with the contributions of many others, helped guide the project from concept to completion.
Today, the courthouse square serves as a focal point for community events, festivals, local businesses, and visitors exploring downtown Pineville. The statewide recognition highlights not only the success of the streetscape improvements, but also the community’s continued commitment to preserving and enhancing one of Pineville’s most treasured public spaces.
The award stands as a testament to what can be accomplished when a community comes together with a shared vision for its future.
Special thank you to Brian O'Brien at The Big ONE 106.3 FM WRIL for the streetscape construction photo and Main Street Pineville Director Candace Tingen for the photo of Mayor Fugate, Jacob Roan, and Senator Madon.
The last photo was the night of the Pineville Christmas Parade by the County-Courier.