Jett Williams, Tanya Tucker and the Oak Ridge Boys
to headline Macon County Disaster Relief Benefit
May 10, 2008
What: The Jett Williams Macon County Disaster Relief Benefit Concert is a 501(c)3 event directly benefiting the victims of the February tornado that ripped through Macon and surrounding counties in Tennessee and southern Kentucky. More than 30 artists have donated their time and talent to perform during this day-long concert in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Gates open at 10 a.m.; First act starts at noon
Evening show begins at 6 p.m. (Jett Williams, Tanya Tucker and the Oak Ridge Boys)
Where: Deerwood Park
Red Boiling Springs, Tenn.
More: The complete line-up of artists includes: Jett Williams, Tanya Tucker, the Oak Ridge Boys, Mila Mason, Becky Hobbs, Stu Phillips, Jeanne Pruett, Jesse McReynolds, Johnny Counterfit, Jimmy Fortune, Ernie Ashworth, Charlie Rich, Jr, Razzy Bailey, Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, David Frizzell, John Conlee, Ferlin Husky, Leona Williams, Ron Williams, Freddy Weller, Dallas Frazier, Charlie McCoy, Steve Hall & Shotgun Red, Aaron Tippin, Anastasia Brown, Bill Anderson, Jan Howard, Jimmy C. Newman, Jeannie Seely, Guy Gilchrist and Holly Williams, Jett’s niece.
For more information visit http://www.redboilingspringstn.com
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketsnashville.com or by calling TicketsNashville at 615.628.9100. The cost of the tickets is a minimum donation of $15 in advance or a minimum donation of $20 day of show.

May Dayz Health Fair & Screenings
Friday, May 9, 2008, 7 a.m. to 12 noon.
At the Sally Wells Building, Macon County Fairgrounds.
Open to the public. 
Lots of health-related booths.  Door prizes.  Medical information.  Refreshments served.
Macon County General Hospital will perform blood work:
SMAC, $15**
TSH, $15**
PSA, $15**
(**Do not eat of drink anything after midnight Thursday night before testing.)
MCGH will also perform screenings;
Ultrasound screening for stroke, $40*
Abdominal Aortic Aneurism screening, $40*
ABI (Ankle Brachial Index), $40*
(*All three tests for $110.  For appointment, please call (615) 666-2147, ext. 345 or ask for X-Ray Department.)
Respiratory, EKG, $15
Respiratory, PFT, $15
 

The Dash Memorial Motorcycle Ride
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Proceeds raised will go to the creation of memorials to honor those affected
by the devastating tornado of February 5, 2008. The tornado swept through
Sumner, Trousdale and Macon Counties.
Please click here for full details and registration information.
 

3rd Annual Rodeo Darlins Beauty Pageant
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2:30 p.m.
Westside Elementary School, Lafayette, Tennessee
All Proceeds for Relay for Life.  Registration begins at 1:00 p.m.  Attire: Western Wear, Country Wear.  Admission: $5.00, 6 and under and contestant free.  Beauty Fee: $15.00. Optionals: $5.00 each.  All for $30.00 (including beauty). Optionals: Best dressed, photogenic, prettiest smile, personality.  Age Divisions: Girls: 0-11mths, 12-24mths, 25-35mths, 3-4yrs, 5-6yrs, 7-9yrs, 10-12yrs.  Boys: 0-11mths, 1yrs , 2yrs, 3-4 yrs.  Prizes: Each division will award a King/Queen,1st , 2nd and 3rd runner up.  Deadline for pre-registration is May 9th. Forms available via email Jacqulinelaw@yahoo.com or pick up at Kidz Korner in Lafayette.  Door entries will be taken with a $5.00 late fee.  You will be considered a door entry if you don't send a deposit in.  Contact info: Teresa Meador 615-655-2926 or Jacquline Law 615-888-6481.

Mother's Appreciation Day Brunch
 May 11, 2008, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Red Barn Winery, Lafayette

Macon County Solid Waste News
Macon County has reached a recycling rate of 79%!!!  Way to go, Macon County!  That's an impressive number to be proud of.  In addition, Macon County Solid Waste is now accepting paint and electronics.  Read More.