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The 16th Annual
Hickman Pecan Festival
has been set for
September 12th - 19th 2009
Activities are still being scheduled and will include the Annual BBQ Cook-Off, 5k Fun Run and Walk, Photography Contest, Bake-Off, Bingo, and featured concert and musical entertainment at Jeff Green Memorial Park.

Anyone interested in taking part in the festival is encouraged to contact any member of the HRTCC board. All school, church, civic, and other community organizations are urged to begin planning their activities for this years exciting event.

The HRTCC board is now requesting sponsorships for the festival. Any individual or business wishing to support this years event can contact any board member. Sponsorship includes a year long advertisement on this website, newspaper, and festival brochure. Your support is needed and appreciated!

The "15th Annual
Hickman Pecan Festival"

T.G. Sheppard

County Music Star T.G. Sheppard put on a super show for all who attended the final act of the Pecan Festival. Sheppard sang many of his No. 1 hits and was very gracious to all fans in signing autographs and taking pictures.

Jack Greene

Grand Ole Opry star and county music legend Jack Greene brought back many memories with his super hits "Statue of a Fool" and "There Goes My Everything". Greene put on a great show for all his fans and was a great success for the Pecan Festival.

Also included on the final day of the Pecan Festival at Jeff Green Memorial Park:

Christian artists "Psalms 98:4"

Gospel group "Renewed"



"Voices of Zion" from the New Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church in Tiptonville, TN

"The Sundown Band"

Community Choir led by West Hickman Baptist Song Leader Tim Langford.

Cowboy artist Ron Hauser, from Missouri, works on a
Johnny Cash painting while attending the festival.

Also enjoying the Pecan Festival at Jeff Green Memorial Park




















Weekly activities and events

The rockin' sounds of local group "Nuthin' Fancy"





Kids Day at the Park



Author and U.S. Special Forces member John Peters describes his book "On the Ground" and this work in Vietnam

Former Miss America Kellye Cash (L) meets with Hickman Pecan Festival Queen Allie Curlin at the First Baptist Church in Hickman. Ms. Cash sang and gave her testimony to a large crowd at the Community Prayer Service for the festival. Members of Hickman's Sacred Heart Catholic Church cook supper for festival-goes and bingo players.

University of Tennessee-Martin Director of Football Operations and former Tennessee Hall of Fame coach Randy Barnes spoke to the Hickman Rotary Club during the festival.

Phyllis Simmons (R) talks with a group concerning the search for family ancestors
during her "Climbing Your Family Tree" seminar.

Members of Hickman's American Legion Post 57 conducted
"A Salute to Our Soldiers and Veterans" at the Hickman War Memorial and Chapel.

Joe Bone, of Rutherford, Tennessee, spoke at the Hickman Public Library about
Davy Crockett and the Crockett Museum in Rutherford. Bone is the manager of the museum.

Bluegrass group "Carefree Highway Band" perform at the
Hickman Bluff as the opening night entertainment.











Some of Hickman's finest bakers of pecan pie, fudge, brownies, and pecan specialties show their award winning ribbons after judging of their desserts. You all did a great job!




Some participants in the opening night parade.


Ladies luncheon and fashion show at the Methodist Church Life Enrichment Center.



Community Yard Sale participants.








Participants in the 2nd Annual River-Rat 5k Run and Fun Walk to kick off the festival. Thanks to everyone who participated in the event. Again, we look forward to a bigger and better festival in 2009! Hope to see you there.

A Special Thank You To All Our Sponsors!

And to all who have supported our BBQ and Chicken Cookout fundraisers this year!
Thank you very much!

charles@hickmankytourism.com