Weakley County Celebrates 200 Years
Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum joins community partners and leaders in announcing plans to celebrate Weakley County’s Bicentennial celebration this year.
Mayor Bynum recently met with representatives of all the county’s communities to establish a Weakley County Bicentennial Steering Committee. The committee is made up of a diverse group of individuals from across the county who are planning a celebration schedule to commemorate two hundred years of Weakley County.
Planning is underway to organize a schedule of events that will take place throughout the year that will highlight the county’s history, culture, and bright future. The committee is partnering with libraries and historians, officials, leaders, educators, and members of the community to honor the county’s two centuries and mark the special milestone.
The Bicentennial will be celebrated throughout the year leading up to a full week of special events ending with a large celebration on the County’s 200th anniversary, October 21, 2023, on the Courthouse lawn in Dresden.
Mayor Bynum believes it’s an exciting time to live in Weakley County.
“Weakley County’s Bicentennial showcases the rich history of our region. An event like this happens once in a lifetime,” said Mayor Bynum. “We are honored to celebrate two hundred years of successes, challenges, changes, triumphs, and the inspirational people who worked hard to make our county the special place that it is today. This is both a time to reflect on our past and look forward to the future of Weakley County.”
The Bicentennial Steering Committee of volunteers are Tommy Moore, James Roy Pope, Melinda Goode, Ann Marie Norrid, Brad Thompson, Ashley Pinkston, Jimmy Westbrook, Rachel Lovell, April Jones, Nathan Morgan, Hannah Alexander, Gary Eddings, Ty Smithson, Paul Tinkle, Michelle Clements, Lori Mathis, Angie Hewett, Robert Nunley, Danny Donaldson, Joyce Washington, Mike Rea, June Kemp, Vera Shanklin, Tara Tansil-Gentry, Erica Moore, Aline Roberts, Erik Nordberg, Lauren Griffin, Gary Roberts, Denise Boane, and Maria Lackey
A tentative schedule detailing upcoming events will be shared soon via social media, @WeakleyCountyBicentennial on Facebook, and here on the Weakley County Website. Check back for updates as we continue planning!
The Bicentennial Steering Committee invites all individuals who are interested in sponsoring this momentous occasion to email fundraising@weakleycountytn.gov and to submit all other questions and inquiries to bicentennial@weakleycountytn.gov. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you!
Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum joins community partners and leaders in announcing plans to celebrate Weakley County’s Bicentennial celebration this year.
Mayor Bynum recently met with representatives of all the county’s communities to establish a Weakley County Bicentennial Steering Committee. The committee is made up of a diverse group of individuals from across the county who are planning a celebration schedule to commemorate two hundred years of Weakley County.
Planning is underway to organize a schedule of events that will take place throughout the year that will highlight the county’s history, culture, and bright future. The committee is partnering with libraries and historians, officials, leaders, educators, and members of the community to honor the county’s two centuries and mark the special milestone.
The Bicentennial will be celebrated throughout the year leading up to a full week of special events ending with a large celebration on the County’s 200th anniversary, October 21, 2023, on the Courthouse lawn in Dresden.
Mayor Bynum believes it’s an exciting time to live in Weakley County.
“Weakley County’s Bicentennial showcases the rich history of our region. An event like this happens once in a lifetime,” said Mayor Bynum. “We are honored to celebrate two hundred years of successes, challenges, changes, triumphs, and the inspirational people who worked hard to make our county the special place that it is today. This is both a time to reflect on our past and look forward to the future of Weakley County.”
The Bicentennial Steering Committee of volunteers are Tommy Moore, James Roy Pope, Melinda Goode, Ann Marie Norrid, Brad Thompson, Ashley Pinkston, Jimmy Westbrook, Rachel Lovell, April Jones, Nathan Morgan, Hannah Alexander, Gary Eddings, Ty Smithson, Paul Tinkle, Michelle Clements, Lori Mathis, Angie Hewett, Robert Nunley, Danny Donaldson, Joyce Washington, Mike Rea, June Kemp, Vera Shanklin, Tara Tansil-Gentry, Erica Moore, Aline Roberts, Erik Nordberg, Lauren Griffin, Gary Roberts, Denise Boane, and Maria Lackey
A tentative schedule detailing upcoming events will be shared soon via social media, @WeakleyCountyBicentennial on Facebook, and here on the Weakley County Website. Check back for updates as we continue planning!
The Bicentennial Steering Committee invites all individuals who are interested in sponsoring this momentous occasion to email fundraising@weakleycountytn.gov and to submit all other questions and inquiries to bicentennial@weakleycountytn.gov. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you!
a Bicentennial history of Weakley County: a Film by Robert Nunley
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
Robert Nunley is a native son to Northwest Tennessee. He was born in Fulton, KY on September 22nd 1953. For the first eight years of his life, Robert grew up on K Street and attended the Weakley County Training School, also known as the Colored School. His Father moved his family to East Tennessee and subsequently they settled in Central Indiana in Muncie Indiana, which is where Robert and his four brothers and sisters grew up. Robert attended Ball State University and studied Fine Arts. He has enjoyed a long career of working with Children and Youth in Neighborhood-based organizations.
During recent years he has become interested in producing short films about local personalities and significant life events/stories in Northwest TN. During that time, he has included personal life stories about individuals who live work and play in Northwest Tennessee. His most recent film captures a combination of his own past and present life reflections through a combination of still vintage shots and video about Weakley County’s two hundred year history.
His Independent film is an honest yet personal take about the county’s history. He seeks to strike a balance between our county’s blemished past and recognize the efforts of many who seek a better future for all those who will call Weakley County home over the next One hundred years.
Robert Nunley is a native son to Northwest Tennessee. He was born in Fulton, KY on September 22nd 1953. For the first eight years of his life, Robert grew up on K Street and attended the Weakley County Training School, also known as the Colored School. His Father moved his family to East Tennessee and subsequently they settled in Central Indiana in Muncie Indiana, which is where Robert and his four brothers and sisters grew up. Robert attended Ball State University and studied Fine Arts. He has enjoyed a long career of working with Children and Youth in Neighborhood-based organizations.
During recent years he has become interested in producing short films about local personalities and significant life events/stories in Northwest TN. During that time, he has included personal life stories about individuals who live work and play in Northwest Tennessee. His most recent film captures a combination of his own past and present life reflections through a combination of still vintage shots and video about Weakley County’s two hundred year history.
His Independent film is an honest yet personal take about the county’s history. He seeks to strike a balance between our county’s blemished past and recognize the efforts of many who seek a better future for all those who will call Weakley County home over the next One hundred years.