41st Annual
Davy Crockett Days
October 5-11, 2008
The 41st annual Davy Crockett Days will be held Sunday, October 5 thru Saturday, October 11, 2008. The Davy Crockett Cabin Museum will be open all week at no charge, but donations are always accepted. This festival honors the memory of Colonel Davy Crockett, who lived here from 1822 until the fall of 1835. This was his home when he hunted and killed 105 bears and while he electioneered for, and served three terms in Congress.
Tenative plans for the week are to begin with a flag raising opening ceremony at the Davy Crockett Cabin Museum and to continue with a gospel and hymn singing on Sunday afternoon. There will be historical displays and arts & crafts in town all week with special sales at local businesses and Mid-week community worship services will be held at the Cabin-Museum. Times for special revues, suppers, and other events are to be announced. Many yard sales and some sidewalk sales will begin on Friday. Saturday at the Cabin will bring pioneer trades, crafts, a pet show, and music. Guests can enjoy BBQ, hamburgers, and much more as they watch the Grand Parade and the Bluegrass Concert at the Davy Crockett Cabin. To end the celebration on Saturday, a fireworks show will be held at the Jones Volunteer Park. Come and be a part of this celebration of history, family, and fun. For more information call (731) 665-7253, (731) 665-7166, or email JoBne@msn.com.
Davy Crockett Days is sponsored by the Town of Rutherford and the Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee which consists of: Alan Abbott- Chairman, Joe Bone, Lynne Greene, Ann Abbott, Tony Weimer, Alderman Lila Browning, and Mayor Kasey Harris.