An example of the devastating flooding in our area the first weekend in May 2010-
Picture taken in South Jackson

Updated May 31st, 2010:  There's still time to help with the Flood Fundraiser.  This Thursday in partnership with the Jackson Area Plectral Society we will be again be collecting funds during their weekly club music jam on the front porch of the Old Country Store.  Just drop by with your donation from 6:30 pm to 9 pm Thursday night.  To donate online visit the Jackson Area chapter of the American Red Cross website at:  http://redcrossjac.org/DonationsFinances.htm. 

Posted May 13th, 2010:  Fundraiser to Continue Next Three Thursdays

Tonight's Flood Fundraiser was so successful we are going to keep collecting for the Jackson Area Chapter of the Red Cross with the Jackson Area Plectral Society the next three Thursdays. Many thanks to John Few and the Plectral Society for their partnership in this effort.http://jacksonareaplectralsociety.webs.com/

Posted Monday, May 10th, 2010:  The floods and storms the first week of May caused tremendous devastation in Jackson and West Tennessee. We hope you will plan to stop by and participate in this very important cause Thursday evening as we raise money for the Red Cross to use in recovery efforts.

Here are the details from our press release...

Flood Fundraiser May 13th at Old Country Store

(Jackson, TN)  Thursday evening, May 13th the Old Country Store in partnership with the Jackson Area Plectral Society members will be collecting donations for the Jackson Area Chapter of the American Red Cross to help with their efforts from the recent flooding.  Monetary donations can be dropped off during the outside music event from 6:30 pm to 9 pm Thursday evening, May 13th on the front porch of the Old Country Store. To donate online visit the local Red Cross website at:  http://redcrossjac.org/DonationsFinances.htm. 

A free outdoor music event, the Jackson Area Plectral Society plays weekly in Casey Jones Village  at the Old Country Store on Thursdays from April to October.  The Plectral Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of traditional old-time music. To read more about the club visit http://jacksonareaplectralsociety.webs.com/

Casey Jones Village is located on the Highway 45 By-pass at I-40 exit 80A. The website is www.caseyjones.com .