Tecumseh Michigan

along the way.” Additionally, the city continues to invest in the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, redoing the roof, HVAC system, and exterior finishes to keep this gem of the community in top-notch condition. Considerable investments have been directed toward enhancing the quality of life in Tecumseh, particularly in the downtown area, making it a welcoming and inviting area of the community. Swallow details ongoing efforts to improve the downtown streetscape, to draw more residents and visitors to the core. In addition to downtown improvements, Tecumseh places a strong emphasis on parks and recreation. The community is home to an expansive 350 acres of parkland, providing diverse outdoor experiences, and works tirelessly to maintain these assets. TOURISM AND FESTIVALS Tourism is big business in Tecumseh, and annual events, such as the Appleumpkin Festival, draw tens of thousands of visitors to the area every fall. The city’s investment in an art trail, seasonal ice, and sand sculpture festivals, car shows, music in the park, 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01 TECUMSEH, MI