Christmas Merriment & More!
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Christmas Open House Was Wonderful!
Thank you to everyone for stopping by and to our great bands for sharing their time and talents. Special thanks to Santa Claus for being with us and to the Jackson Sun and WBBJ- TV for their media coverage.
Christmas Homecoming: An Open House
Music...Merriment...& Memories
with your friends at Casey Jones Village
Be sure to clip out and bring in the $1 off Buffet coupon in the Jackson Sun Wednesday and Thursday this week that is good at the Old Country Store this
weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Friday, November 27th:
Santa will be visting all the good girls and boys from 10 am to 2 pm
1 pm: A Book Signing of "Madison County" with Linda J. Higgins at the Old Country Store Ice Cream Parlor
6 pm: Live music with "Shades of Grass"
Tastings, specials and more at the Old Country Store all day 668.1223
Casey Jones Train Store ~ register for door prizes all day 668.1222
Saturday, November 28th:
10 am to 4 pm: Santa Claus
10:30 am to 1 pm: Live music with Wildwood Express
5 pm: Live music with Jargon
Tastings, specials and more at the Old Country Store all day
Casey Jones Train Store ~ register for door prizes all day
Sunday, November 29th:
2 pm to 4 pm: Live Music with Cane Ridge
Santa Claus will be with us Sunday afternoon
Tastings, specials and more at the Old Country Store all day
Casey Jones Train Store ~ register for door prizes all day
Look for Granpa Cratchet's Puppetmobile during the weekend at the Open House.
Updated November 23rd: Please join us for our Christmas Open House November 27th, 28th & 29th! We have lots of activities planned throughout the weekend. Be sure to stop by this weekend! It's the most beautiful time of the year!
It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas! Taken November 2009
Posted November 4th, 2009: Mark your calendar for Casey Jones Village's "Christmas Homecoming ~ An Open House" to be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 27th, 28th and 29th! Beautifully decorated for Christmas, this special event will officially kick off the season in Casey Jones Village complete with live music, festivities throughout the weekend and fun for the whole family.
The Old Country Store Gift Shoppe November 2009
Troy Mitchell Benefit Concert Saturday, November 21st
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.
Art in the Village Grand Opening!
What a great day at Art in the Village. The Grand Opening was wonderful with many local artists from the gallery on hand who are a part of the artist's co-op. There was live music, interesting art demonstrations and delicious refreshments. Many thanks to Mary Spellings and Laurie Denbrock and all the artists from the gallery for a great day.
Artists Mary Spellings & Laurie Denbrock
Posted November 17th, 2009:
You Are Cordially Invited & Bring a Friend!
See you Saturday!
Events This Week
Monday, November 16th, 2009: West Tennessee Sustainable Tourism Workshop (see more below)
Tuesday, November 17th: Casey Jones Barbershop Chorus 6:30 pm Old Country Store Ice Cream Parlor
Saturday, November 21st: Troy Mitchell Benefit Concert Old Country Store Barnside Room
11 am to 3 pm. In partnership with Golden Circle Opry.
Saturday, November 21st: Art in the Village Grand Opening 10 am to 5 pm. Jackson's newest art gallery located in The Shoppes at Casey Jones Village. See more about these events on the posts below.
(Updated Monday evening: Today's event was educational, inspirational and motivational. Read more about this important initiative on Sustainable Tourism in our great State. www.tnsustainabletourism.com ) We are very proud that a West Tennessee Sustainable Tourism Workshop will be held at the Old Country Store Monday, November 16th. This event is sold out but we did want you to know about the very important work the State of Tennessee is doing in Sustainable Tourism. It is defined as sustaining the environment and historical and cultural heritage of a region, while simultaneously sustaining the economic growth of that region.
Here is the initial release sent in March about the workshops across the State. Read more about the initiative at http://www.tnsustainabletourism.com/. Here is the original press release....
Dates and locations announced for upcoming Sustainable Tourism workshops
March 31, 2009
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?
- May 14th @ The Factory in Franklin
- June 16th @ DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards in Baxter
- November 16th @ Casey Jones Village in Jackson
- November 17th @ Pink Palace Museum in Memphis
Red Cross Event Held at Casey Jones Village on Veteran's Day
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.
Celtic Fest 2009 News!
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
Casey Jones Village Salutes Union!
Students, faculty and staff with a valid current Union ID will receive special discounts on meals and more during the week. We share the same values and Christian based ideals that Union University stands for and hope that this tribute will be a great opportunity for the Union family to come share a great home cooked meal with us as well as enjoy the special activities planned. Read more about Union, located only a mile from the Village, at www.uu.edu .
Country Music Legend Jimmy Fortune to Appear at Songwriter's Depot!
Posted October 17th, 2009
Exciting News!
We have an extra special engagement this month on Thursday, October 29th (the fifth Thursday this month only) as Songwriter's Depot welcomes back to the stage the phenomenal Jimmy Fortune. He is a Country Music Hall of Fame member, a Gospel Music Hall of Fame member, the tenor singer for many years for the legendary Statler Brothers and an amazing talent. Appearing with Jimmy at the Old Country Store will be special guest, Kenny Beard, one of Nashville's most prolific hit writers.
Reservations are required and can be made through WWYN FM at 731.427.9616. www.wwyn.fm Produced by Shane Connor, the popular show in its sixth season brings the finest singer/songwriters to the Songwriter's Depot stage each month on the 4th Thursday. Cover charge is $10. Dinner is not included in the price of the show. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is located at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Casey Jones Village in Jackson. www.caseyjones.com . All aboard!
A Denmark TN Event Not to be Missed
While we don't have a special event this weekend at the Village, we strongly encourage you to attend the following event Saturday in historic Denmark, Tennessee at the Denmark Presbyterian Church currently under restoration near Jackson. We applaud president Billy King and the community's incredible preservation efforts. It is sure to be a fascinating event Saturday.
See details below and see you soon in Casey Jones Village where every day is a fun day....
Big Black Creek Historical Association Cemetery Walk
10/24/2009
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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