Halloween is approaching, and that means it is time for scarecrows to return to Main Street in Greeneville.

The 12th annual contest is filled with colorful displays.

25 scarecrows are entered this year, with eight different categories for the public to vote on. The scarecrows all have different themes.

Southbound Real Estate is new to the competition, and is excited to be in the running.

"Definitely a good activity to get everybody involved get people to come down drive down through main street, see all the other scarecrows, just good family fun," Lindsey Cutshaw of Southbound Real Estate said.

The goal of the competition is to bring more shoppers to the downtown area.

Voting is open through October 24, and each category will receive a gift certificate and bragging rights.