Humphreys County, TN

UPCOMING EVENTS

ST. PATRICK’S LEGACY CLUB
St. Patrick’s School
McEwen, TN
March 20, 2010
6:00 p.m.

Dinner and award banquet honoring Pete Tarpy. Fund raising event $75 per person includes hor d’oeuvres, dinner and live auction. Call 931-582-3493 for more information.

ANNUAL HUMPHREYS COUNTY PLANNING RETREAT
Waverly City Hall
March 23, 2010
7:30 a.m.

Free Breakfast and registration from 8:00 – 8:20 a.m. with the regular meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and free luncheon 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. served after the meeting. Email Wendy Lee or call 931-296-4865 for more information. A Three Star requirement to meet with County and Cities to make plans for improvement and development in the upcoming year.

MID TN DIRT RIDERS SPRING TRAIL RIDE
March 26 – 28, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch at 931-296-7700 or visit www.mtdr.net.

SPRING FLING
April 9 – 10, 2010
Downtown Waverly

This annual event is held by the businesses in Downtown Waverly. There are sales, purchase bingo and other specials. For more information Email Janie Tomlinson or call Waverly Café at 931-296-1116.

GRAND NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RACE
April 24-25, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit gnccracing.com. Admission Charged.

CRYSTAL GAYLE CONCERT
May 28, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or lorettalynn.com.

WAVERLY CITY POOL OPENING
106 Powers Blvd.
Waverly, TN
May 29 – September 5

Open to public 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Private parties available after 5:00 p.m. Free admission on May 29th. Call 931-296-9029 or 931-296-2101.

LION’S CLUB PAUL HAASE MEMORIAL RUN
May 29, 2010
Waverly Junior High

This is a Run/Walk/Biathlon. An entry fee will be charged. Contact Dan Artis 931-296-1270 for more information.

SALUTE TO VETERANS
Blue Creek Arena
May 29, 2010

This is an annual rodeo with live entertainment. Admission fee will be charged. Call 931-582-8834 or visit bluecreekarena.com for more information.

LORETTA LYNN CONCERT
May 29, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Hurricane Mills, TN

Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit lorettalynn.com.

MUSIC ON THE SQUARE
June – August
Every Saturday Night
7:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

The air is filled with music and entertainment around the County Courthouse every Saturday night during the summer. Bring your folding chairs and sit back and enjoy the sounds from country to pop to 50’s, 60’s & 70’s classics. For more information contact Sarah Tinnell – 931-296-2101. Free admission. Non profit food vendors welcome.

RELAY FOR LIFE
June 4, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Waverly Central High School

Join with others to help make a difference in conquering cancer. For more information contact Jana Benakovich at 931-535-2362.

ART ON THE SQUARE
June 5, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Courthouse Parking Lot

This is an annual event held on the Court Square sponsored by the Humphreys County Arts Council. It is free to all ages and prizes are awarded for the art work sketched in colored chalk on the pavement. This year’s event will also include a craft fair. Email Shirley Marrs or call 931-296-9126 for more information.

LORETTA LYNN BIANNUAL TRAIL RIDE
June 7 – 12, 2010

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.lorettalynn.com for registration form and more information. Admission Charged.

RONNIE MCDOWELL SHOW
June 12, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.lorettalynn.com. Admission Charged.

KY LAKE STRIKE KING OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT
June 12, 2010
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Pebble Isle Marina

An entry fee will be charged. Contact David Daniel at 931-296-1643 or Pebble Isle Marina at 931-535-3827 for more information.

HOPE CENTER MINISTRIES BASS TOURNAMENT
June 19, 2010
Pebble Isle Marina

Top prize will be $5,000. Entry fee is $150 if pre-registered or $165 after 5 p.m. on June 18. For more information call Randy Hite @ 931-296-2541.

LORETTA LYNN’S CONCERT
July 3, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Hurricane Mills, TN

Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.lorettalynn.com.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 9 – 10, 2010
Waverly, TN

You can get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Downtown Waverly merchants have sales, bingo and other specials. For more information Email Janie Tomlinson or call Waverly Café at 931-296-1116..

POOR BOYS CLASSIC CHEVY CAR SHOW
July 17, 2010
Waverly Central High School

Email Henry Bullington, Jr. or call 931-582-3038 for more information.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE DIRT RIDERS EVENT
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
July 17-18, 2010

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.lorettalynn.com.

IRISH PICNIC
July 30 – 31, 2010
St. Patrick’s School
McEwen, TN

Originating in 1854, the picnic is known for its famous barbecue pork and the secret sauce than ranks it among the most delectable barbecue ever tasted. Carnival games, live music and dancing begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday lasting all day. BBQ chickens go on sale at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. For more information call 931-582-3493.

AMA AMATEUR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
August 2-7, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Hurricane Mills, TN

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.mxsports.com. Admission Charged.

ATV NATIONAL MOTORCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
August 13-15, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Hurricane Mills, TN

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.racerproductions.com. Admission Charged.

LORETTA LYNN BIANNUAL TRAIL RIDE
September 6-11, 2010

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.lorettalynn.com for registration form and more information. Admission Charged.

WILLOW RIDGE LABOR DAY GOLF SCRAMBLE
First Weekend in September
McEwen, TN

Registration deadline is Saturday, September 4, 2010. Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. $55 per person or $220 per team. Contact Warren or Melinda Proctor 931-582-3612 or Brenda Eades 931-582-9966.

30 MILE YARD SALE
September 11, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you love yard sales you don’t want to miss this one that stretches from Main Street, Waverly to Bakerville to Hwy. 13 and back to Waverly. Email Wendy Lee or call 931-296-4865 for more information.

HUMPHREYS COUNTY FAIR
September 16 – 18, 2010
Humphreys County Fair Grounds
Highway 13 South

Typical county fair featuring exhibits and competition including quilting, art, pickling, vegetable growing, livestock, beauty pageants, carnival rides and concessions for your enjoyment.

LEADERSHIP HUMPHREYS COUNTY
September through May

This is a program that prepares one for future leadership in the county. The cost is $200. Each month the Leadership Group takes on informative tour of various areas of the county pertaining to Health, Government, Education, etc. Email Wendy Lee or call 931-296-4865 for more information.

LORETTA LYNN CONCERT
September 25, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Hurricane Mills, TN

Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.lorettalynn.com. Admission Charged.

HUMPHREYS COUNTY ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND ENGINE CLUB
October 1 – 2, 2010
Friday - Noon to Dusk
Saturday - 8:00a.m. To Dusk

This event is held at the Humphreys County Fairgrounds and benefits the “Toys for Tots” program. For more information contact Jeff Ladd at 931-296-9056 or Robin Blue at 931-296-4945.

SOUTHERN WOODS RIDER FALL TRAIL RIDE
October 15-17, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Hurricane Mills, TN

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.southernwoodsrider.com.

AUTUMN BLAZE CRAFT FAIR
October 16, 2010
Location TBA
Waverly, TN

This annual event is sponsored by the Humphreys County Arts Council featuring artists of all mediums who exhibit and sell their work. Contact Renee Maha at 931-296-1220 for more information.

LORETTA LYNN’S HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAIL RIDE
October 21-23, 2010
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Hurricane Mills, TN

Contact Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 931-296-7700 or visit www.lorettalynn.com.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER
November 4, 2010
$15 per person

Time and location to be announced. Email Wendy Lee or call 931-296-4865 for more information.

VETERAN’S PARADE
November 11, 2010
Downtown Waverly
10:00 a.m.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
November 12 – 13, 2010

Participating Humphreys County merchants will be offering sales, specials and Christmas goodies to enhance your holiday shopping experience. Support our local economy by shopping at home. Email Wendy Lee or call 931-296-4865 for more information.

CHRISTMAS PARADES

MCEWEN
December 5, 2010
McEwen, TN
2:00 p.m.

HUMPHREYS COUNTY
December 11, 2010
Downtown Waverly
3:30 p.m.

NEW JOHNSONVILLE
TBA
Downtown New Johnsonville