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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:22 pm
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Former Communications Officer Brad Pucket designed a replica of the Twin Towers that was on display at the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in 2007. TMP file photo.
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8th annual Rutherford County Community Fair
County residents will gather Friday evening to remember the 9/11 tragedy during the 8th annual Rutherford County Community Fair at the sheriff’s office, 940 New Salem Highway.
The free fair will kickoff at 4 p.m. with a fight song by MTSU’s band and a pep rally to promote the Blue Raiders’ first home football game Saturday, Sept. 12.
Mascot Lightning will spur on the cheers.
A remembrance ceremony will be at 6 p.m. at the main stage provided by John Richards of Concert Productions. The headline entertainer will be Tennessee National Guard Warrant Officer Darby Ledbetter, who recently recorded a video airing at theaters featuring his song, “I Won’t Let My Guard Down.”
Other entertainers include the Roys, a country music brother and sister duo who perform at NASCAR races, the Hands of Time, a Rutherford County-based bluegrass and gospel group and the Rocky Top Revue, the 12-time Tennessee State Championship square dancers and local singer Johannah Mackin who will perform with the Providence Christian Academy’s Children’s Choir.
Events are geared for all ages with a ring toss and fishing games for young children. Older children may climb on the Tennessee National Guard’s climbing wall.
Families may eat supper together with food ranging from seafood to barbecue to funnel cakes at a reasonable price.
Because of the displays, parking will be limited. Residents should park at the Auto Auction on Bridge Avenue near Red Lobster and ride the Rover buses to the sheriff’s office.
Wings of Freedom Fish Fry
Smyrna Rotary Club holds its own 9/11 remembrance with the Wings of Freedom Fish Fry at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Corporate Flight Management’s hangar at Smyrna Airport.
In addition to the great fish fry good, activities included flight line activities and recognition of Prisoners of War.
Tickets are available at in Smyrna at First Bank of Smyrna, 417 S. Lowry St., Gils Ace Hardware, 415 Nissan Dr., and in Murfreesboro at First Tennessee Bank, 305 W. Northfield Blvd., and Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, 1806 Memorial Blvd.
White Oak Craft Fair
The Arts Center of Cannon County holds its annual White Oak Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The juried event celebrates the traditions of split white oak basket making and chair making in the Basket making Capital of Appalachia.
There will be food booths to tempt the palate and quench the thirst. Indoor dining is provided by The Arts Center Café.
For more information call 563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073, or visit www.artscenterofcc.com.
Antique Tractor Show and Exhibit
Tennessee Valley Pioneer Power Association presents the 22nd annual Antique Tractor Show in Eagleville on Saturday and Sunday.
The annual antique tractor show and pull draws upwards of 20,000 spectators and features hundreds of antique tractors and farm implements including a steam operated wheat thresher.
The show draws antique and contemporary tractors and implements from all over the country and featuring two tractor pulls at 6 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday.
Other attractions include: A blacksmith exhibit, a steam engine, a children's pedal tractor event, a powder-puff pull, an outlaw pull, a parade, and much more.
Gates open at 7 a.m. and entry fee is $5 per person with children under 12 years old admitted free.
Tractor Show Grounds are located at 747 Chapel Hill Pike in Eagleville.
For more information, call Milton Geasley at 615-414-9632 or Jesse Geasley at 615-542-5656 or visit www.eaglevilletvppa.com.
Sam Davis Home Quilt Show
Featuring more than 70 quilts, the Sam Davis Home Quilt Show is an private collection of antique quilts and vintage textiles on display for the first-time.
The fascinating history of each quilt is a part of the show. Some include Davis’ family quilts that have never been in a public show before.
Tickets are $6 at the door or $5 in advance by calling 615-459-2341.
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