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Updated November 21st, 2009: It was a special day in the Village with the Troy Mitchell Benefit. Thank you to the Golden Circle Opry for providing the wonderful entertainment. We really appreciate the bands who came to play at the Old Country Store for it. We appreciate the Jackson Sun and WBBJ TV coming out to cover the event. We ask for your continued prayers for the Troy Mitchell family...more below.
Updated November 18th, 2009: We would love to raise a lot of donations for the Mitchell Family.
Please spread the word and contribute if you possibly can. Our thanks to the Golden Circle Opry for producing this fundraiser.......
Updated November 15th, 2009: We hope you can stop by Saturday to support this very important cause....
Posted November 7th, 2009: Our thanks to the Jackson Sun for helping us spread the word...
http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20091107/NEWS01/911070306/Eatery+will+host+benefit+for+Mitchell+family
Posted November 6th, 2009: We are honored to host the following benefit planned at the Old Country Store on November 21st from 11 to 3. See all the details below from the press release. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mitchell family. Many thanks to the Golden Circle Opry for producing the event....
Troy Mitchell Benefit Concert Planned
(Jackson, TN) The Golden Circle Opry and Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store are hosting a benefit concert in honor of the Troy Mitchell Family on Saturday, November 21st from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The community is invited to attend and musical entertainment will be provided by area musicians through the Golden Circle Opry. All funds collected will go toward the Troy Mitchell Family Fund through Englewood Baptist Church. Checks can also be mailed to "Englewood Baptist Church for Troy Mitchell Family Benefit Concert" at 2239 N. Highland, Jackson, TN 38305.
Troy Mitchell, a locksmith, was tragically shot October 28th in a
robbery shooting while working on a car for a customer. He died the following day and leaves a wife, Kelly, and seven sons. He was a 22 year combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star of Valour.
Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is located at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson, Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Department of Environment and Conservation are committed to preserving and protecting our state's unsurpassed natural beauty.
As part of the sustainable tourism initiative, four one-day workshops will be held in 2009 across Tennessee to provide the hospitality and tourism industry with sustainable tourism resources, case studies, best practices, and access to leading experts. Hear first hand how communities and business are successfully implementing sustainable practices that highlight their local, natural and cultural resources, while also enhancing a region's sense of place. Explore how communities have successfully transitioned their destination through green practices.
Sustainable tourism offers communities numerous benefits including a newfound respect for traditional ways of life, an improved education, employment opportunities, economic growth, a competitive advantage and an authentic visitor experience.
Is your business or community ready to offer visitors an authentic, memorable experience?

Board Chair Joel Newman & Executive Director Wanda Stanfill
with the Jackson Area Chapter of the Red Cross
Updated Wednesday, November 11th, 2009: God bless our soldiers past and present whom we honor today. Please join us for a special Veteran's Day event today at Casey Jones Museum where the Jackson Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will have information set up on the official launch today of this year's Holiday Mail for Heroes program. It's an important project we encourage you to be a part of. See more below....
Updated Sunday, November 8th, 2009: Veteran's Day is Wednesday. Every day we are proud to offer active and retired military a 10% discount at the Old Country Store restaurant. Our founder, Brooks Shaw, served in the United States Army as did his three brothers, Billy, Guy and Buddy.
Wednesday in conjunction with the Red Cross event detailed below we are offering the community and travelers alike free admission to the newly expanded Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum from 10 am to 2 pm...
Posted November 7th, 2009: We are privileged to host the following event Wednesday, November 11th on Veteran's Day. Admission to the Casey Jones Museum will be free to the public from 10 am to 2 pm that day and we will provide refreshments at the Museum during this time. Please come learn about this important project from the Red Cross.....
Jackson Red Cross & Casey Jones Village Invite Public to Announcement Event for Holiday Mail for Heroes
“Holiday Mail for Heroes” to Deliver Greetings to U.S. Military Members and Veterans
Please call the Jackson Area Chapter at 731-427-5543 or email jacksonareachapter@redcrossjac.org for more information about the Holiday Mail for Heroes program and the event at Casey Jones Village.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
Updated November 7th, 2009: Celtic Fest is fantastic! Great music, great booths, great food! Don't miss the last day Sunday, November 8th! The festival will be open from 9 am to 4 pm. Concessions are available at the festival including authentic Celtic food.
Updated November 5th, 2009: Celtic Fest 09 is almost here!! See you this weekend! http://www.cswt.us/celticfest.html Look for the Old Country Store food stations. We'll be offering authentic Celtic food like fish and chips, scones and more!
Updated October 27th, 2009~ Celtic Fest is November 6th, 7th & 8th! You do not want to miss this annual fun event. See details below...
Here's the latest info on Celtic Fest from the Celtic Society of West Tennessee.....
Celtic Fest
Presented by the Celtic Society of West Tennessee
In benefit of the Habitat for Humanity Organization
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Date: Saturday/Sunday November 7 - 8, 2009 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Place: Casey Jones Village Amphitheatre Location: Jackson, TN. I-40 at Hwy 45 Bypass Admission: $5.00 per person per day |
Gatherin o’ The Bands Concert Friday Night, November 6th at 6:00 PM Featuring the Celtic rock band NEEDFIRE and great variety of bluegrass, country, & rock with Wilted Grass, LOWER 4ORTY, and SouthWind Don’t miss it! ADMISSION: $10 per person |
Experience Celtic Fest with ‘live’ Celtic music & Scots/Irish dance performances on stage.
Skilled demonstrators of the Celtic arts will be attending. Celtic merchants will have
a wide array of unique gift items just in time for Holiday shopping.
Discover your Scottish family clan at the Clan tents.
Find the origin of your family name at the Historical Surname booth.
Visit the Genealogy booth with maps & guidance in searching for your ancestors.
Enjoy Celtic & Southern foods served from morning til dusk
Hear the Bagpipes & Drums performed by nationally awarded masters.
Take delight in the mid-day Tartan Parade.
Children will enjoy the Celtic games, Castle jumper and visiting with
Highland cattle & Shetland sheep.
Come join us for a wonderful weekend of Celtic fun!
Visit www.cswt.us for more details
A Rain or Shine Family Event No Pets Please


This very special event is this Saturday and located at the old Denmark Cemetery behind Denmark Presbyterian Church. It will include historians in Civil War era period dress telling the stories of the era by candlelight. Please visit the website at www.bigblackcreekhistorical.com for more information. A family event that is not to be missed! Directions are in the article below.......
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