ANNUAL JUMP ROPE for HEART Benefit:
WHEN: 3rd Friday in March
WHERE: On the Jasper Elementary School Grounds
720 Betsy Pack Drive, Jasper, TN. 37347
ABOUT THE JUMP for HEART: All children from Kindergarten to Fourth Grade at Jasper Elementary are eligible. Purpose is to raise money for the Heart Association. (Over $6,000.00 has been raised on one occasion!)
WHO TO CONTACT:
Mr. Don Stewart, Principal @ 423 942-2110
or Bertie Harvey, Secretary
Marion County Elementary School
720 Betsy Pack Drive
Jasper, TN 37347
CORN BREAD FESTIVAL
WHEN: Around April 25 & 26.
WHERE Lodge Mfg. Co.
mostly known for their Cast Iron Cooking Utensils. (Formerly Blacklock Foundry
1896.)
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Cornbread Bake off, Carnival, Food, plus Arts & Crafts.
Last weekend in April.
Send in your favorite Main dish cornbread recipe
baked in a cast iron pan to compete for the cash grand prize.
1998 National Cornbread Bake off
209 7th Ave. Nashville , Tennessee 37219
Postmarked before March 2nd, 1998.
by local Author & Exhibitor, Nonie Webb
Featuring Books on the Story of Ketner's Mill,
Marion County Keep sake Books, Mining History,
Old Photographs, Old Maps, & Genealogy.
WHO TO CONTACT: Bob & Sheryll Kellerman
423 837-0022
JASPER J.C.'s RODEO
WHEN: Last weekend in April
WHERE:Rodeo Arena and Pavilion
WHO TO CONTACT:
P.O. Box 909, City Park,
Jasper, Tenn. 37347
Attn: Mr. Wampler
AMERICA'S JUNIOR MISS.
NATION WIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Marion County Chapter
WHEN: Second Saturday every May
WHERE: South Pittsburgh High School (S.P.H.S.) South Pittsburg, TN.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
All junior girls attending the 11th grade in ANY High School in Marion Co., Tn.
are eligible to compete. The program originated in 1958. Scholarship contest is
evaluated by "Standards and Ideals"
WHO TO CONTACT:
Julie Bennett Phone: 423 837-9835
194 Bennett Lane, South Pittsburg, TN. 37380
or
Paige Payne phone: 423 837-5604
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
WHEN: Last Monday every May Starts 11 AM
WHERE: Court House Steps in Jasper, TN.
ABOUT THE Memorial SERVICE:
For All Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
WHO TO CONTACT:
Jim Hawk Phone; 423 - 837-7437
American Legion Post 62 in South Pittsburg, TN.
or
Dennis Phillips Phone: 423 - 942-3961 V. F. W. Post 63 at Jasper
KIMBALL DAYS
HONORING THE TOWN OF KIMBALL
WHEN: Third Saturday every May 9 AM to 6 PM
WHERE: At the Ball Park next to the Town Hall in Kimball, TN.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
Participation by the Fire Department, Girl Scouts, & Schools plus Arts and
Crafts, Good Food. (Town furnishes a 30 x 60 Tent on a first come first serve
basis)
CONTACT: Kay Keith Phone: 423- 837-7040
P.O. Box 367 Kimball, TN. 37347
MARION COUNTY FAIR
Jasper, TN
WHEN: Last week every August
WHERE: Jasper City Park, Jasper, TN.
ABOUT THE FAIR: 4 H Projects, Live Stock, Entertainment, & Food
WHO TO CONTACT:
Judy Cartright Phone; 423 - 942-3466
@ Pioneer Bank
4516 Main Street Jasper, TN.
or
George Jackson Phone 423--942-1066 Jasper
Darrell Davis Phone 423 - 837-8150 South Pittsburg
SEQUATCHIE VALLEY FOOTBALL JAMBOREE
WHEN: Last Friday every August
WHERE: M.C.H.S. Football Field in Jasper, TN.
ABOUT THE JAMBOREE:
Tribute to All Children on the Honor Roll
All schools in Marion County Participate
WHO TO CONTACT:
Johnny Grimes, Principal of M.C.H.S. Phone: 423 942-5202
Marion County High School
160 Ridley Drive
Jasper, Tennessee 37347
SEPTEMBER
LABOR DAY PARADE And FESTIVAL
WHEN: 1st Monday in September Parade starts at 9:30 AM
WHERE: Parade runs thru Whitwell and Festival is at Whitwell Park
ABOUT THE PARADE AND FESTIVAL:
SWEETENS COVE COUNTRY FESTIVAL
and RURAL RETREAT
WHEN: 1st Saturday every October 9 AM to 6 PM
WHERE: Sweeton's Cove School House
Sweetons Cove in South Pittsburg, TN.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL & RETREAT
Barbecue, entertainment, arts & crafts. All Fire Fighting Teams of Marion
Co. Communities (5-6 teams) compete in Fire Fighting & Rescue Tactics to
take home the Trophy and the Glory for their Team. ALL Proceeds go to help the
Fire Department & Sweetens Cove Community.
WHO TO CONTACT:
Margie Allison Phone 423 - 837-7846
4840 Sweetens Cove Road, South Pittsburg, TN. 37380
or
David McBay Phone 423 - 837-7639
1561 Fishtrap Road, South Pittsburg, TN. 37380
KETNER'S MILL COUNTRY FAIR
"The GRIST MILL & The FAIR"
WHEN: Around October 17th and 18th (Sat. & Sun.) 9AM to 6 PM
WHERE: Located on the Sequatchie River, Off Highways 27 or 28 in Whitwell, TN.
ABOUT THE FAIR:
Ketner's Mill was first built in 1824 ( The Small Wooden part still Standing).
This was the first mill (of 23) on the Sequatchie River and the only one still
in operation.
The GRIST MILL, SORGHUM MILL and the DOUBLE WOOL CARDING MACHINE will be in
operation for you to enjoy.
Over 175 Artists and One of a Kind Craftsmen Country Cooking, &
Entertainment for both Grownups & Children.
Plus:
by local Author & Exhibitor, NonieWebb
( Located in front of the Old Grist Mill & Saw Mill)
Featuring Books on the Story of Ketner's Mill,
Marion County Keep sake Books, Mining History,
Old Photographs, Old Maps, & Genealogy.
WHO TO CONTACT:
Ketner's Mill Country Fair
P.O. Box 322, Lookout Mt, TN. 37350
or
Sally McDonald Phone 423 821-3238
Elaine Davis 423 757-6232
THUNDER ON THE LAKE
GRAND NATIONAL DRAG BOAT RACE (Largest in the U.S.)
WHEN: Second Week end every October
WHERE: Marion County Park on the Tennessee River Marion Co., TN.
ABOUT THE DRAG RACE:
Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Drag Boat Race plus concessions.
WHO TO CONTACT: Chip and Edwina Wampler 423 - 942-6581
Chamber of Commerce, 24 Court House Square, Jasper, TN 37347
FALL COLOR CRUISE AND FOLK FESTIVAL
Fall Color Cruise to Feature Stars of Bluegrass and The Grand Ole Opry.
The 2001 Fall Color Cruise and Folk Festival will be the biggest in years
featuring Ten of the biggest names from the Grand Ole Opry and Bluegrass. Event
chairman Bill Lord says that he is looking for record turnouts for the 33rd
annual edition of the Fall Color Cruise and Folk Festival. The 2001 event will
be held the last two weekends in October at Shellmound Park on Lake Nickajack in
Marion County. The Entertainment on the bill for the first weekend includes
Grand Ole Opry members The Osborne Brothers, Jim and Jesse, The Whites and The
Nashville Bluegrass Band. The second weekend will feature a Tribute to the Grand
Ole Opry with Opry members Jack Greene, Jeanne Seely, Ray Pillow, Stonewall
Jackson and special guest David Frizzell. Also featured will be a very special
performance of the nationally touring stage show "Missing You", a
tribute to Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline, for one show only on Saturday October
27th at 1:00 PM CDT. Of course there will be great food, crafts and children's
activities. Admission is free with donations accepted. To get to the Color
Cruise take I-24 to exit 158 at Shellmound Reservation on Lake Nickajack. The
Fall Color Cruise and Folk Festival is sponsored by Alhambra Shrine Temple of
Chattanooga.
For more Information Call Bill Lord, Event Chairman @ 423-837-0747 or
423-718-3901
If you have an event or a reunion that you would like to
see publicized here, please send your submissions to Lloyd
A Tate
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