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January 2006

January 21st -The Great Decatur County Garage Sale / Flee Market Located at the Convention Center this one day event is sure to be full of bargains. over 25 booths will be set up with all types of yard sale, flee market goods & food. Plan to spend the day. Only $25.00 to reserve a booth so hurry while they last. For more information call Jeff Kobiske at the Parks and Recreation office at 731-847-6225

February 2006

February 4th - Alan Jackson Equipment Sale - One of the largest equipment auctions in the Mid South!
Come watch and bid on all types of farm equipment. This event has been running for over 10 years and is always a huge success. Over 100 pieces of equipment will be offered during this event. Food and drink will be on hand as well.
February 16th - Southwest Human Resource Agency Commodities Distribution Please pick up commodities between 8:00am and 12:00pm (noon) A-H 8:00 - 9:00 I-P 9:00 - 10:00 Q-Z 11:00 - 12:00 Southwest H.R.A. is looking for volunteers to assist with the distribution of commodities. If you would like to help call the week of Feb. 22-24 852-4151
February 17th & 18th & 19th - Decatur County Squirrel Hunt Club - Cancer Benefit. Come out to support this great event. See the dog shows. Talk with fellow hunters, or just enjoy the great food.
February 25th - Crossfire Christian Youth Rally - This Youth concert will be located at the the Decatur county convention center. For more information contact - Matt McKnight with the Linden Church of God at 731-845-6206
February 27th - The Decatur County Arts Council is Proud To Present - "Three Murders and It's Only Monday" Written by: Pat Cook & Preformed by: the Freed-Hardeman University Theater Students. "Three Murders and It's Only Monday" by Pat Cook pokes good-natured fun at old-style, private eye movies. More than a dozen oddball characters are drawn together on "a dark and stormy night" to unravel a puzzling triple murder. Join us for an evening of dinner and theater located at the Civic Center. For more information call Jeff Kobiske at 731-847-6225

March 2006

March 4th - Wild Turkey Federation Dinner - this event is held at the convention center. For info contact Alan Evans
March 4th - Decatur County Health Fair - The Decatur County Health & Fitness Fair will be held Saturday, March 4th at 10:00am - 5:00pm and will be located at the Decatur County Civic Center. 190 Civic Lane, Parsons, TN 38363 The Decatur County Health & Fitness Fair will provide a community out-reach to people concerning their health and well-being. By bringing health professionals and lay-people together, the health fair will help to educate the citizens of Decatur and surrounding counties about good health, disease prevention, and the importance of exercise. You will also be able to find out about the many resources available to our community related to improving health. This is a different twist on the annual Health Fair sponsored by the hospital each year since businesses will be involved. The Health Fair will include exhibits, demonstrations and screenings plus provide the community with a well-rounded perspective of the many health-related options available for individuals of all ages. Contact Roxane Adkisson or Sue Ringger at 847-3031 or Brenda Johnson or Jeanine England at 852-2831 if you would like to be a part of this educational endeavor.
March 24th, 25th, & 26th - Visit The - 3rd Annual Home and Garden Show
The 2nd Annual Spring Home & Garden Show, transforms the Decatur County Convention Center into a garden and home-improvement extravaganza. Enjoy free fast-paced seminars, and glean expert advice from the many Home and Garden focused companies. Gardens... Flowers... Seminars...Home Improvement and Remodeling Displays...This is the ideal place to shop for all of your remodeling, decor and landscaping projects. Relax and enjoy comparative shopping with related companies offering show specials.
URL: http://www.decaturcountytennessee.org/homeandgardenshow/default.asp

April 2006

April 8th - 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by the Decatur County Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at the Decatur County Civic Center which is located just south of Parsons TN. on Hwy 69. The event will start at 12:00 sharp.. Each year the Decatur County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year will be our 19th year to hold the event and should be one of the best ever.
April 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th - 31st Annual - Decatur County World's Largest Coon Hunt - Visit Web Site
The Decatur County World's Largest Coon Hunt Benefit for St. Jude is an event held annually for Coon Hunters on the second full weekend of April, Thursday thru Sunday, each year since 1976. During this time they have raised over 2.3 million dollars for St. Jude's Children's hospital in Memphis Tennessee.
URL: http://www.decaturcountycoonhunt.com
April 22nd - 5 K Walk/Run Subway's Relay For Life Team is having a 5 K Walk/Run as a fund raising event to benefit American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Decatur County. The event will begin at the airport in Parsons, TN, located at 257 West 9th Street, on April 22, 2006, and will start at 9:00 a.m., with the registration beginning at 8:30. The overall winner for both male and female will receive a trophy. Male and female winners in each age division will receive a medallion. Registration forms are available at Subway in Parsons, TN or contact Debbie Seaton by e-mail at seaton2000@charter.net or by phone at 731-845-6071 or Sandy Hayes at shayes1122@charter.net and by phone at 731-845-6025.
April 22 - Decatur County Saddle Club "FUN SHOW" - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here
April 28th, 29th, & 30th - Tennessee Forestry Association Timber & Lumber Show - Visit Web Site
Visit with major equipment manufacturers, see new technology and attend free seminars on issues important to loggers, sawmills, farmers, land owners and others. The show will include dozen's of free seminars, special events Like a skidder & Loader competition, and marketing opportunities. See live equipment demonstrations by the industries leading equipment suppliers Like Thompson Machinery, Caterpillar, Blunt, Timber King and others. Watch the Decatur County FFA Forestry Team invitational competition and watch students from all over the state compete. This event is being sponsored by the UT Agriculture Extension Service and FFA See the latest in equipment like - Skidders, Feller buncher's, Loaders, Cutting heads, Delimbers, Cut-to-length systems, Mobile chippers, Portable sawmills, Stump grinders, Mobile hog fuel processors, Land clearing machines and attachments, Site prep machines and attachments, as well as support systems such as communication equipment, portable scales, surveying and forest measurement systems, safety gear, portable hand-held equipment, reforestation equipment, seedlings, and much more. You'll see safety equipment, trailers, chain saws, cleaning equipment and supplies and custom apparel with accessories. All the tools, large and small, that make forest industry possible in today’s environment. Visit The Web Site - Click Here

May 2006

May 6th - Relay for Life - Event Info: Relay For Life is a national fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. In 1985 a surgeon in Tacoma, Washington wanted to raise money for the American Cancer Society. He made his way around a track at a local college for 24 hours, more than 83 miles and raised over $27,000 for the fight against cancer. The following year 19 teams joined together to form the first team event to fight cancer. Currently, Relay For Life is held in more than 20 countries around the world with more than three million participants in the United States alone.

Decatur County became involved with Relay For Life in 1995. We began at the Decatur County civic center area and raised $9,000. During the past 10 years we have grown in size with a total of 16 teams and 14 corporate sponsors. We have moved to the Decatur County Fairgrounds with our entertainment activities taking place in the convention center. In 2005, we raised over $43,000. From the beginning of Decatur County’s Relay For Life events we have raised approx. $256,959 for the fight against cancer.
May 2nd thru 6th - Spring Carnival Sponsored By The Decatur County Fair Association.
Belle City Amusements has celebrated over 50 years of providing safe, clean, family entertainment. Belle City Amusements has over the years made a reputation for itself of being one of America's premiere Outdoor Amusement providers. At Belle City Amusements, we carry a variety of modern thrill rides, family rides, and kid rides, as well as some classic favorites. Whatever your age, you will find a ride that you will love at Belle City Amusements, from our newest thrill rides such as the Power Surge and the Rock & Roll, to some of our older, classic rides such as the Tilt-A-Whirl and Carousel, to rides for the younger set such as the Dizzy Dragons and the Crazy Plane.

URL: http://www.bellecityamusements.com/rides/rides.html
May 13th - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here
May 19th - Friday Night - Project Graduation
May 27th - The Great Decatur County Garage Sale / Flee Market Located at the Convention Center this one day event is sure to be full of bargains. over 25 booths will be set up with all types of yard sale, flee market goods & food. Plan to spend the day. Only $35.00 to reserve a booth so hurry while they last. For more information call Jeff Kobiske at the Parks and Recreation office at 731-847-6225
May 27th - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here

June 2006

June - Southwest Human Resource Agency Commodities Distribution Please pick up commodities between 8:00am and 12:00pm (noon) A-H 8:00 - 9:00 I-P 9:00 - 10:00 Q-Z 10:00 - 11:00 Southwest H.R.A. is looking for volunteers to assist with the distribution of commodities. If you would like to help call 852-4151
June 10th - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here
June 24th - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here

July 2006

July - T.A.P. Tool Sale Come out and see the latest in tools and power equipment plus some great camping and sporting goods merchandise as well. Plan to spend some money as you will find some great deals here at the show.
July - The Great Decatur County Garage Sale / Flee Market Located at the Convention Center this one day event is sure to be full of bargains. over 25 booths will be set up with all types of yard sale, flee market goods & food. Plan to spend the day. Only $35.00 to reserve a booth so hurry while they last. For more information call Jeff Kobiske at the Parks and Recreation office at 731-847-6225
July 8th - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here
July - Ayers Foundation Scholarship Banquet - This event will be located at the Decatur County Convention Center - As a businessman who enjoyed much success, Jim Ayers has at various times in his career been in the nursing home business, the car business, the banking business, the real estate business, and sometimes all of the above. In addition, Jim is in the business of making dreams come true. Jim Ayers credits much to his early expectation that he would attend college and create more opportunities for himself by furthering his education. Now, with The Ayers Foundation Scholars Program, he is providing both encouragement and resources for students from Decatur County, Tennessee to set those same early educational expectations themselves. By providing college counselors and renewable last-dollar scholarships, available to all Decatur County, Tennessee graduates beginning with the 132 members of the Class of 2000, Mr. Ayers hopes not only to affect the lives of individual students, but also the life of the entire community where he was born, raised, and continues to live.
July 22nd - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here

August 2006

August 12th - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here
August - Terry Terrell Gospel Concert. 4:00pm - 11:00pm
August 25th - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here
August 2006 - "On Course" Golf Tournament - Event Info: Decatur County Chamber of Commerce will host the 9th Annual "On Course" Golf Tournament which will be held at the Tennessee River Golf Course located on the beautiful Tennessee River. Directions: From I-40 Exit 126 - Take Highway 641 South to Parsons, turn left at the first traffic light in Parsons, go approximately 5 miles on Highway 412 East, turn right on Highway 100, go 3 1/2 miles and turn left on Mt. Carmel Road. Go 31/2 miles to Yarbro Harbor Road. Golf Course on right.
August - Decatur County Fair - The Decatur County Fair is a week long annual event held in September beginning on Labor Day. Decatur County Fair is one considered one of the best small fairs in the state—receiving the ‘Most Improved Fair’ award in 1999. The event is coordinated by the Fair Board and conducted by local volunteers. The Educational Exhibits –including crops, canning, handicrafts and needlework are a major part of the event and give an opportunity for youth and adult residents of the county to display their handiwork and win premiums and ribbons. The fair also gives youth an opportunity to compete in livestock events, horse shows, pet shows and other individual contests conducted by the fair. A highlight of the fair is The ‘Fairest of the Fair’ contest and the other pageants that are held for each age group from babies through young adults. Local business partners support the fair with their commercial exhibits and sponsorship of events and shows. Volunteers spend many days entering, displaying and assisting with judging of exhibits and also serving as hostesses of the exhibit building. There is something for everyone at the fair—including the carnival–which adds its own excitement to the event.

September 2006

September 9th - Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here
September 8th & 9th - The Decatur County Women's Show - The 2006 Women's Show is being presented by the Decatur County Arts Council and has been promised as a fund raiser for the new UT Martin Satellite Campus that will be built in the near future. A local citizen, Mr. Jim Ayers has donated 1 million dollars towards the college along with our county government and the city of Parsons respectively committing 500,000 dollars each. The rest of the 3 million needed, will have to be raised by the private sector and that's just what we are trying to do. Come out and help us get the needed funds while having a great time doing it. This is the truly the ultimate girls day out! Get ready to relax, get pampered and have fun. Grab a friend, save the date, and plan now for a day to remember! There will be many great seminars, several fashion shows and nearly a hundred different vendors showing off the latest in cooking, fashion, home decor, cosmetics, healthy living and much much more. Dine in the new Bistro Style Atmosphere or attend one of the exclusive "Tea Parties" being held twice daily. Featuring music and poetry. There will be a live auction held that you can take part in and many opportunities to win a door prize. And of course you can shop till you drop! If that's not enough we have plenty of food tasting areas being set up as well, so mark your calendar now and get ready to not only help out a really great cause, but have a great time too!! For more information visit the website - Click Here
September 11th - Remembrance Meeting - Convention Center 10:00am - 12:00pm
sponsored by the D. A. V. the V. F. W. and the American Legion
September - Industry Show Case - Sponsored by the Decatur County Chamber of Commerce
September - Desire for Fire Christian Youth Concert - Starts at 7:00pm
September - Church of Christ Conference
September 23 (Make up Night If Needed) Decatur County Saddle Club - Horse Show - Shows Start at 6:30pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Concessions available. Free to watch, small fee to ride in certain events. Come out for a great time, bring the whole family and enjoy the show. Regular monthly meetings are held the second Monday night of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. We encourage all members to attend. For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512. Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113. For more information visit our web site - Click Here
September - The Walker Brother Circus with two shows each night at 5:30 and 7:30

October 2006

October - National Rifle Association - Banquet and Fundraiser 8:00 - 9:30
October - Decaturville Main Street Festival Event Info: A fun filled day for family and friends. Events Include, a Bicycle Rodeo, Small Wheels Parade, Look-a-like Contest, Pumpkin & Pie Eating Contest & much more. Specialty craft & food vendors will be on hand for your enjoyment. Come spend a beautiful fall day in downtown Decaturville! Contact Person: Doris Smith 852-2034
October - The Great Decatur County Garage Sale / Flee Market Located at the Convention Center this one day event is sure to be full of bargains. over 25 booths will be set up with all types of yard sale, flee market goods & food. Plan to spend the day. Only $35.00 to reserve a booth so hurry while they last. For more information call Jeff Kobiske at the Parks and Recreation office at 731-847-6225
October - 3rd Annual Holiday & Gift Show - Visit Web Site
Merchants from across the county will showcase an exciting array of unique products during the 2nd annual Holiday & Gift Show. The Holiday & Gift Show is designed to help you prepare for the season! Approximately 2,000 attendees will enjoy the sights and sounds of the season while shopping for "just the right gift." The Holiday & Gift Show will feature thousands of unique gift items offered by retailers and artisans. Displayed items such as framed art, floral arrangements, wooden crafts, candles, dolls, ceramics, bakery, holiday items and more, all in a festive atmosphere. Expect to see the latest trends in - Women’s clothing, Jewelry and accessories, Children’s clothing and gifts, Home and garden accessories, Gourmet food products and culinary treats, Specialty gift items, Holiday apparel and accessories, Plus many other great gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Shoppers will also receive great discounts on the featured items from the vendors.

November 2006

November - Christian Youth Concert Located at the Convention center.
November - Natchez Trace Squirrel Hunt Cancer Benefit. Come out to support this great event. See the dog shows. Talk with fellow hunters, or just enjoy the great food. For more information contact Mr. Reggie Montgomery
November - Southwest Human Resource Agency Commodities Distribution Please pick up commodities between 8:00am and 12:00pm (noon) A-H 8:00 - 9:00 I-P 9:00 - 10:00 Q-Z 11:00 - 12:00 Southwest H.R.A. is looking for volunteers to assist with the distribution of commodities. If you would like to help call the week of Nov. 7th - 11th at 731-852-4151

December 2006

December - Youth Village Holiday Christmas Party
December - AmPharm Holiday Christmas Party Private party for employees of one of Parsons largest employers.