Events in the Village!

We're Open!

Posted Monday, February 8th, 2010:   Even thought the wintry weather is back we're open all day at the Old Country Store!  Hot soups, hot veggies, our world famous buffet awaits.  Ya'll come!

Super Bowl Coupon!

Posted February 5th, 2010:  We know everyone is excited about the Super Bowl!  We are too and we're having a Super Special to celebrate.   From 4 pm to 9 pm this Sunday, February 7th our world famous buffet is only $6.00 plus tax with the Super Bowl coupon.   Drink and gratuity are not included.  That's right, fans, $6.00!!!  Check the Jackson Sun today and Saturday, just clip out the Old Country Store Super Bowl coupon and bring it in for this incredible deal!  Print it from here too for your convenience!  Super Bowl 2010

We're Open ~ Sunday Winter Weather Update

Updated Sunday:   We're open until 7 pm now instead of 4 pm.  Yeah!  Regular hours tomorrow!

Updated 2 pm Saturday, January 30th, 2010:  We are open today and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.  These special hours are due to the winter weather and icy road conditions here in West Tennessee if you are reading this in England.    

Got cabin fever?  Come see us for a delicious hot buffet including our famous homemade soups,  Southern meats & vegetables, desserts and more.  We've cleared our parking lot too for safer passage.  Y'all come!


Updated Saturday morning, January 30th at 10:35 am:  We open at 11 am today!  The weather may be frightful but our buffet is delightful.  We will be open for the next few hours for lunch and will decide this afternoon about supper.  Please join us for lunch if you can and drive carefully!

Updated at 12:44 pm:  Due to deteriorating road conditions in Jackson and West Tennessee, we are closing at 1 pm today and reopening at 11 am Saturday.  See you then!

Updated 11:13 am on Friday, January 29th, 2010:  We are open until 3 pm today.  Please join us for lunch if you must be out and about.  Due to local road conditions, we will close at 3:00 today and reopen at 11 am Saturday, January 30th.  

Posted Friday, January 29th at 10:37 am:   We wanted everyone to know that we are open today - Friday, January 29th - for Breakfast and Lunch at the Old Country Store.  We will make a determination on Supper later today.  Would love to see you and please be careful out there!

Hometown Folks Winter Special is Back!

Updated January 21st, 2010:  Thanks for enjoying our Hometown Folks Coupon below.  It's a remarkable offer on our delicious and award winning buffets.  Truly incredible value!

Posted January 1st, 2010!  Happy New Year!!  Our Hometown Folks special is back!!  Here's a copy for you and read more about it below....right click on the coupon to print. 



Posted December 27th, 2009:  We are proud to bring back our ever popular Winter Special "We Love our Hometown Folks".  It begins Monday, December 28th, 2009 and goes through March 31th, 2010 each week Monday through Thursday. 

You will need to clip a copy of it from the Jackson Sun newspaper and bring it in. We are happy to provide our guests with the truly phenomenal value of a $5 Breakfast Buffet Monday to Thursday,  a $6 Lunch Buffet Monday to Thursday and a $7 Supper Buffet Monday to Thursday.  Ads will be running in the Jackson Sun on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

You do need to bring your coupon with you please.  You will be given a "Hometown Folks" card when you do.  The coupon is not good for private dining room or group functions of 12 or more and is not good with any other discount. It is dine in only please. Beverage, tax and gratuity are not included.  Thank you and enjoy!

Songwriter's Depot Kicks Off 7th Season!

Updated January 28th, 2010: 

Hit after hit, it was a night to remember as we enjoyed an incredible show at Songwriter's Depot kicking off our 7th big season.  Many thanks to our amazingly talented singer/songwriters who came from Nashville to perform for us.  It was a wonderful show! 


Phil O'Donnell, WYN 106.9's Shane Connor, Casey Beathard & Jimmy Melton

Posted January 22nd, 2010:
Songwriter's Depot
Kicks off the 2010 Season January 28th with
Jimmy Melton, Casey Beathard & Phil O'Donnell
 
Dinner hour 6 pm
Show at 7 pm
Call WYN 106.9 for reservations at 731.427.9616

(Jackson, TN)  Songwriter's Depot is full steam ahead to kick-off the new year and 7th season of the popular live acoustic show Thursday, January 28th at the Old Country Store.
 
The dynamic line-up features three renowned singer/songwriters ~ Jimmy Melton, Casey Beathard & Phil O'Donnell ~ who between them have penned hits recorded by the biggest names in country music. 

One of West Tennessee's favorite artists,  Jimmy wrote "She Was" for Mark Chesnutt, "Every Friday Afternoon" for Craig Morgan and "I'm One of You" for Hank Williams, Jr.  He has written songs for such country stars as George Jones, Blake Shelton and Dierks Bentley.  A Henderson, Tennessee native, Jimmy has appeared on the Songwriter's Depot stage more than any other artist in the event's seven year history.

A past recipient of the BMI Songwriter of the Year award, Casey Beathard has countless hits for such stars as Kenny Chesney's with "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems" and Tracy Byrd, Gary Allen, Billy Currington and Trace Adkins. 

Phil O'Donnell  is an award winning songwriter of such mega hits as Craig Morgan's "That's What I Love About Sunday", Montgomery Gentry's "Back When I Knew It All",  Clay Walker's "Fore She Was Mama" and co-wrote "Sounds Like Life to Me" with Darryl Worley. O'Donnell has co-produced with long time friend and country music star Craig Morgan on his last several recording projects.

 
Each month on the 4th Thursday, Songwriter's Depot offers an outstanding
night of musical entertainment featuring dinner hour at 6 pm followed by an acoustic show at 7 pm in the round featuring legendary songwriters from Nashville to Muscle Shoals performing songs they have penned and telling the story behind the song. It is produced by Shane Connor, Operations Manager of WYN 106.9. 

The cover charge for the show is $10.00 per person.  Dinner is not included in the price of the show.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling WYN 106.9 at 731.427.9616.  

(No flash photography please during the show...thanks!)
 

Heather Paige Vaughn Free Concert Saturday Night!

Updated:  We enjoyed having Heather with us!  What a great talent!  Thanks so much!

Updated January 15th, 2010: 

We're looking forward to the show Saturday night.  Folks have been calling about the show which is fantastic. 

To clarify:  Do you need reservations?  No, it's not like Songwriter's Depot where you pay a cover charge.  Heather will be providing music for our dinner guests at the Old Country Store from 6:30 pm to 8 pm Saturday night, January 16th.   It's not a private show so people will be coming and going.

Is it free?  Yes, it's a free show for our dinner guests.  There will be a limited number of seats for those just listening.  

Thanks and see you at the show!   More details below...

Updated January 11th, 2010: 

Come Enjoy A Free Concert Saturday Night with 
 Country Artist Heather Paige Vaughn!



(Jackson, TN)   Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is proud to welcome rising country artist and singer/songwriter Heather Paige Vaughn performing live at the Old Country Store in the Barnside Room Saturday night, January 16th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in a free concert.   It will be open seating for dinner guests at the Old Country Store.  Reservations are not required. 
 
 Heather was a state finalist in the Colgate Country Showdown and a finalist in WWYN 106.9's West Tennessee Idol.  To hear music clips from her CD "Simple Wishes" and read more about Heather at
The Old Country Store is located at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson, Tennessee in Casey Jones Village at I-40 exit 80A.
 www.caseyjones.com


December 28th, 2009:  We're proud to welcome rising country star Heather Paige Vaughn to the Old Country Store Barnside Stage on Saturday night, January 16th.  This will be a free performance during our supper hour and will begin at 6:30 pm for our dinner guests.  Seating is open and no reservations are required.  Read more about Heather on the WWYN FM website at this link and hope to see you there:

http://wwyn.fm/skin/blurb.php?sectionId=0&contentId=5232167

Be watching our website for other news about live music at the OCS! 

Mary Did You Know

As we approach the last few days of the Christmas season, we pause amidst the hustle and bustle to remember why we celebrate.  Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0WIJw8JVeU

The Christmas Eve Breakfast!

 
Merry Christmas from
Casey Jones Village!
Where Jesus will always be
the Reason for the Season
 

Updated December 25th:   The Christmas Eve Breakfast was amazing!  Many thanks to the hundreds of people who came to the Village to be with us.  It wouldn't be Christmas without you! 

We so appreciate WBBJ-TV and Lauren Linney for covering this very special event.  Be sure to follow this link to see the story that was on Channel 7 today.  http://wbbjtv.com/Christmas%20Eve%20Breakfast.html

Also, our thanks to the Jackson Sun for a wonderful photo gallery from today on www.jacksonsun.com .
 
 


 
 
25th Annual
Christmas Eve Breakfast
 News
 
Our annual Christmas tradition
of Music, Merriment & More!
 
~ Incredible $3.99 Breakfast Buffet served from 6:30 am to 2 pm on December 24th
~ Wonderful Christmas music from bluegrass to gospel to Barbershop
~ A special visit from Santa Claus
~ Complimentary Delicious Hot Cider
~ Tastings of Jams & Jellies
~ Gift Specials - Gift Shoppe open until 3 pm at the Old Country Store and Casey Jones Museum
~ New Memory Book - share your memories about the Christmas Eve Breakfast and enter a drawing for a Buffet for Two
~ Coupon flier for all guests for 10% off in Gift Shoppe
~ Receive your "We Love our Hometown Folks" card for great savings on our world famous buffets during the Winter months.  Card will be good from December 28th, 2009 to March 31st, 2010. 
 
Our Guest Charity:
 
Named a Top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2008, the 25th annual Old Country Store Christmas Eve Breakfast has announced it's 2009 non-profit guest as the National Meningitis Association.  According to Deborah Shaw Laman, Old Country Store marketing director, "Several years ago we began to invite a non-profit organization to set up an information area to highlight their work to our guests at the Christmas Eve Breakfast.  We lost a family member, Sarah Beth Whitehead, the niece of Juanita and Clark Shaw, to meningitis at the age of 14. She was a precious and incredible young lady. Her family will be our special guest at the Christmas Eve Breakfast.  Her mother, Tresa Whitehead, is now a member of the National Meningitis Association's MOMs on Meningitis program.
  
Attendance at the Old Country Store Christmas Eve Breakfast each year is around 2,000 people for what has become a favorite Christmas tradition among West Tennessee area families.  


Special Hours to Note:
 
Old Country Store:  On December 23rd we will be closing at 8 pm to prepare for our Christmas Eve Breakfast.
 
New Year's Eve our hours are 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.  The restaurant will close at 5 pm and the Gift Shoppe will stay open until 6 pm.
 
New Year's Day our hours are 11:00 am until 9:00 pm.  We'll be serving black eyed peas & hog jowl and cabbage as a part of our New Year's Day buffet.  Bring the family and celebrate 2010 with us!
 
Museum:  Winter Hours for the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in January and February.
 
 
All aboard for the Casey Jones Train Store ~ our official Museum store!
 
Wonderful Christmas ideas you will find no where else:
Thomas & Friends, Railroad Caps,  Conductor Hats, Whistles, Railroad Art, Souvenir Magnets, Coffee Mugs & Plates, Toys, Railroad Overalls, T-shirts, Music DVD's, Train Sets & More!
 
Call 731. 668.1- Two-Two-Two (like a train whistle) for more information.
 
Brooks Shaw & Son Old Country Store Gift Shoppe - Since 1965
 
Make Christmas extra sweet with something from our Gift & Confections Shoppe:
 
Homemade fudge, old-fashioned candies, jellies & jams, sorghum & honey, Tennessee gift baskets, Tripp Country hams, gifts of all kinds including quilts, stuffed animals, kitchen, glassware, jewelry, candles, nostalgic salt & pepper shakers, Old Country Store cookbooks & numerous other Southern cookbooks & more!
 
731.668.1223
 
Remember our Old Country Store "To Go" when shopping.  Only $5.49 for an incredible lunch or supper!

Book Signing of Walking On with Dwana Pusser!

Updated December 20th:  What a fun time we had at the book signing with Dwana Pusser at the Casey Jones Museum this weekend.  Many thanks to Dwana and all the folks who came to be with us.  It was wonderful!


Nancy Jane Hall with Dwana

Updated December 14th:  Many thanks to the Jackson Sun and Stanley Dunlap for the excellent article about Dwana in today's paper. 
http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009912140311

Please Join us for a Book Signing of Walking On
& Meet and Greet with
 
Dwana Pusser Garrison

 

Saturday, December 19th, 2009
at 1:00 pm at the
Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
  731.668.1222

Dwana Pusser Book Signing to be Held at Casey Jones Museum ~
Walking Tall Trail News

(Jackson, TN)   Not many stories are more compelling than the story of Buford Pusser of Walking Tall fame. His daughter, Dwana Pusser Garrison, has dedicated her life to carrying on the Walking Tall legend and is a driving force for tourism in Adamsville and Tennessee.  She will be signing copies of her autobiography Walking On ~ A Daughter's Journey with Legendary Sheriff Buford Pusser and will hold a meet and greet with a personal appearance at the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum in Jackson on Saturday, December 19th at 1:00 pm. 
 
The Walking Tall legend continues with an international marketing campaign with the launch of Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways  announced in November by Governor Phil Bredesen.  Led by the Department of Tourist Development, Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways is a statewide initiative encompassing all 95 counties along 15 regional trails and features Tennessee's five National Scenic Byways.
 
 
The Walking Tall Trail, currently in development, will highlight  history and heritage tourism  sites  along a pathway from Memphis to Southwest Tennessee around Adamsville, Selmer, Savannah, Shiloh and Pickwick, north to Jackson and then back to Memphis. 
 
The Buford Pusser Home & Museum is in Adamsville, Tennessee and is a museum in the Buford Pusser family residence dedicated to his world famous law enforcement career and the "Walking Tall" legend.  The website is www.bufordpussermuseum.com .
 
Commissioner Susan Whitaker, Department of Tourist Development, announced at the launch of the Trails program that the country music superstars Rascal Flatts will be lending their voices and support to the project as part of the marketing campaign. Fittingly, the group’s hit song “Life is a Highway,” makes Rascal Flatts excellent musical ambassadors as part of the branding campaign.
  
The book signing December 19th with Dwana Pusser Garrison will be held in the Casey Jones Museum located off the Highway 45 By-pass at I-40 exit 80A at 30 Casey Jones Lane in Casey Jones Village in Jackson, Tennessee.   The Museum number is 731.668.1222.

"Madison County" Book Signing This Sunday the 13th!

Updated December 13th, 2009:  It was a pleasure to welcome Linda J. Higgins to the Casey Jones Museum today at the book signing for "Madison County".  It's a fascinating book. We really had a great time.  Many thanks to WBBJ for coming out to cover the event!  See more about the book below....


Lawrence  & Norma Taylor with Linda J. Higgins  (center)


December 11th, 2009:  Please join us Sunday for this very special event!  Pick up your own copies available at the Casey Jones Train Store in the Casey Jones Museum  and have your books personally signed by author Linda J. Higgins.

This Sunday, December 13th from 1 pm to 3 pm
at the Casey Jones Museum

 
Madison County 

 

Posted previously:  Please join us for a special Book Signing with Linda J. Higgins Sunday, December 13th at 1:00 pm at the Casey Jones Museum!  The official press release from Arcadia Publishing is below.  Come get your copy and have it personally signed.  What a great Christmas gift!

 

Madison County by Linda J. Higgins and Scott Parish, both of Madison County, Tennessee, is part of the Images of America by Arcadia Publishing.  The two authors give credit to the Jackson Madison County Library for the large collection of business pictures and information which started their 20th century business and history emphasis but also the many local people who were interested in preserving the history of their community.

Linda’s first roots came to Madison County in 1829, shortly after the county’s establishment in 1821. Her mother and grandmothers provided her with a strong love of history, especially family history. Scott, an author of children’s books, was inspired through the rich story telling traditions of his ancestors about his hometown’s history. 

 

Linda is a 1960 graduate of South Side High School and a 1964 graduate of the School of Journalism at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville . Her master’s degree in political science is from the University of Memphis in 1981. She is an active member of the Bemis Historical Society having written several grants for the preservation of the Auditorium which is now the Mill Village Museum; a member of the Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society; has recently been approved for membership in the Daughters of American Revolution; and a member of the West Tennessee Historical Society. As the official Madison County Historian, she provides research and information to businesses and individuals who seek local historical connections.

 

When not doing genealogical or historical research, Higgins is active with the local Business and Professional Women, does free-lance writing, and organizes Grandmommy Camp for her five grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling with her husband, a recently retired Jackson Police Captain.

 

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