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See What’s Inside! Welcome to Rogersville’s 2017 4th of July Weekend .............................................. 2 Funding the Event................................................................. 2 Schedule of Events................................................................ 3 Restless Heart and Brad Puckett, to perform in Rogersville’s 4th of July Celebration ...................... 5 Whitney Carr............................................................................ 9 Elevation 1255 ........................................................................ 9 Hayden Garber ..................................................................... 10 KidZone, Swimming ................................................................ 10 2017 4th of July Celebration Committee.................. 10 “Fiddlin’ for the Fourth”...................................................... 11 Firecracker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament ............... 14 Fireworks! The Perfect Ending to the 4th of July ......... 17 Finding Your Way Around at the Event (Map).......... 18 2017 Celebration Sponsors ............................................. 19 2017 Rogersville 4th of July Sponsors ........................ 20 Celebrating Freedom! through the years .................. 21 Of One Accord: Freedom from Hunger Drive .......... 23 2017 Official Rogersville 4th of July Celebration T-shirt ........................................................... 23
The Rogersville 4th of July Celebration Guidebook A special publication of The Rogersville Review Tommy Campbell, Publisher | Editor Christy Alvis • Abby Swearingen • Brenda Weems Advertising Sales Freda Turbyfill, Creative Services/Production Carolynn Poythress Elder, July 4th Committee Event Coordinator Leader | Contributor 316 E. Main Street | Rogersville, TN 37857 | 423-272-7422 www.therogersvillereview.com
Welcome to Rogersville’s 2017 4th of July Weekend A message from the 2017 Rogersville 4th of July Celebration Committee Welcome to Rogersville’s 2017 4th of July Celebration It was on July 2, 1776, that the gutsy Second Continental Congress voted to declare the nation free. Thomas Jefferson then composed a Declaration of Independence on July 4. It was further edited by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. In a personal letter to his wife Abigail, Adams wrote, “The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by
solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever.” From this bold beginning, our nation of thirteen original ragtag colonies has grown to 52 states, one out in the ocean, the last two added in the lifetime of many of us living today. This is what we celebrate. Today we all are patriots. Today we all declare independence. It is our prayer, our hope, and our expectation you will enjoy your day in Rogersville.
Funding the Event The Rogersville 4th of July Celebration is paid for in its entirety by monetary contributions from sponsors and donors such as you. No Town of Rogersville or County of Hawkins cash is contributed to the event, although public works from both entities assure its success. If you enjoy the Celebration and have a generosity of spirit which enjoys seeing those who might not be able to participate if there were a charge for attendance, we welcome your contribution.
Our mailing address is:
Rogersville 4th of July Celebration PO Box 334 Rogersville, TN 37857 Checks should be made out to the 4th of July Committee.
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Schedule of Events Friday, June 30th
Tuesday, July 4th
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Live music featuring Adam Lawson on the patio at Hale Springs Inn
Saturday, July 1st 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Live music featuring Mick Kyte and Chris Long on the patio at Hale Springs Inn
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Sunday, July 2nd God and Country Worship Services at churches throughout Rogersville
Monday, July 3rd 6:00 p.m. Fiddlin’ for the Fourth at Rogersville Middle School
4:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
On Stage! Stage ! Opening Ceremony Welcome, Prayer, Presentation of Flags, National Anthem, Whitney Carr, Emcee Three Winners of Fiddlin’ for the Fourth Contest will perform Elevation 1255 Hayden Garber Brad Puckett Whitney Carr Emcee Restless Heart
Tuesday, July 4th
Let Freedom Ring!
9:00 a.m.
Firecracker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Sponsored by the Rogersville Parks & Recreation, 423-272-2545.
11:00 a.m. 4th of July Parade From East Rogersville Baptist Church to Armstrong Road. Call Melissa Nelson, 423-293-4272
Rogersville City Park 1:00 p.m. Celebration at Rogersville City Park Begins! • FREE Swimming — 1 - 6 p.m. Sponsored by Town of Rogersville • KidZone Activities — 2 - 7 p.m Sponsored by Promise Medical Group / ProElite
Brad Puckett
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10:00 p.m. Fireworks Display! Sponsored by July 4th Donors and Dynamic Effects & Fireworks Company
Wednesday, July 5th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
First Wednesday Art Opening
Hale Springs Inn — Featured artist, David Meade, a Teacher of the Year from Joseph Rogers Elementary, whose media are paint, acrylic, and yarn. Complimentary appetizers will be served. Sponsored by the Rogersville Arts Council and McKinney’s Tavern.
Visit www.rogersville4thofjuly.com for updates or changes.
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Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy 4th of July! On July Fourth, we celebrate the birthday of the United States of America, and all the great things our nation represents. We’re proud of our country and the values it upholds, and we gratefully salute the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who ðght to defend America and her ideals. God bless the U.S.A. — Chris Johansen, Owner and General Manager
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Restless Heart and Brad Puckett to perform in Rogersville’s 4th of July Celebration
With more than 25 “Top 40” hits stretching back to its first Billboard-charted single in 1985, the band Restless Heart has enjoyed one of the most successful careers in country music history, thrilling fans with blockbuster songs that are now considered country classics, such as “The Bluest Eyes in Texas”, “Wheels”, “That Rock Won’t Roll”, “I’ll Still Be Loving You”, “A Tender Lie”, and “Why Does it Have to Be Wrong or Right”. With six consecutive #1 hits under its belt, four of the group’s albums have been certified ‘Gold’ by the RIAA, and it has won dozens of awards from many organizations – including the Academy of Country Music for Top Vocal Group of the Year -in addition to receiving six Grammy, and multiple CMA nominations. The band was invited to perform at the inauguration in January of President Donald Trump. Members of Rogersville’s Fourth of July Committee are thrilled that Restless Heart has accepted the group’s invitation to bring its fast-paced, crowd-pleasing show to the stage at Rogersville’s City Park for the annual Independence Day concert and spectacular fireworks show afterward. Committee members said they wanted to get back to the long-standing tradition, set in place by now-retired former Co-Chairmen, Dr. Blaine Jones and Mark DeWitte, of bringing respected, accomplished and nationally-known entertainers with a solid string of hit songs to perform at the annual concert, which has, in previous years, attracted crowds of more than 20,000 people. Fans will remember that Restless Heart’s other “chart” singles include, among others, “(Back to the) Heartbreak Kid”, “I Want Everyone to Cry”, “Let the Heartache Ride”, “Big Dreams in a Small Town”, “Say What’s in Your Heart”, “Dancy’s Dream”, “Mending
Tuesday, July 4th at 8 p.m. Fences”, and “No End to this Road”. The band’s album, “Wheels”, was the #1 country album of 1986. Restless Heart is unique in that even though the band is celebrating its 34th anniversary in 2017, it still retains all five of its original members, so the “sound” that people will hear “live” on July 4 is performed by the same vocalists and musicians that fans remember from their hit recordings. For more information on Restless
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Brad Puckett 2016 Nashville Independent Artist of The Year Brad Puckett is an East Tennessee Native and is proud of his heritage. Brad started out playing the local bar scene
in the Tri-Cities Area and writing songs. After several bands and tries at music he ventured to Nashville in 2011 where he had the good fortune to work with some of the best in the music business, such as Hall of Fame Songwriter, Kim Williams, who penned hits such as “Aint Going Down Till The Sun Comes Up” “Three Wooden Crosses” to name a few. Brad learned the craft of songwriting from Kim Williams Continued on page 7
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From page 5 and his very talented daughter Amanda Williams who has written “Beer Run” for Garth Brooks and George Jones, and has a cut on Garth Brook’s latest album entitled “She’s Tired of Boys.” Brad worked with Kim and Amanda and producer Buddy Hyatt to co-write Brad’s award winning first album entitled “Brad Puckett” released in 2013 on Phoenix Records. Brad won several awards for this project such as Nashville Independent Artist of The Year in 2014. This record included a top 100 Billboard charted single “At Least I’m Feeling Again” and a video that has been shown on CMT, GAC, and Zuus Country to name a few of the stations. Brad went back to the studio working with producer Buddy Hyatt and has released his second national album entitled “Right Here Right Now” his first single “Kiss Me In The Rain” has already charted on the Music Row Charts and is climbing up the Billboard Charts as well. Brad’s songwriting
skills has lead to cuts by such organizations as NASCAR. In 2017 Brad is now working with O’Reilly Auto Parts and will be making appearances and NASCAR tracks around the country. Brad has opened for some of the best acts in the country music genre such as, Garth Brooks, Dustin Lynch, Confederate Railroad, Joe Diffie, Craig Wayne Boyd, Marty Raybon, Larry Gatlin, Black Stone Cherry. Brad is a rising star in the country music world with a live show that is best described as rock and roll show with a country feel to it. Brad keeps the crowd going from the first note till the last. He has sold out over 50 venues in the last two years and his popularity continues to grow. What does Brad say about all of this success, “ I feel that it is an honor to get to do what I do, I look at each step as a journey and each show as a chance to bring joy to people in some way no matter how big or small because that is what the gift of music is all about”
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Whitney Carr will once again emcee the Rogersville 4th of July celebration. A Rogersville native, she is the host of ‘VIPSeen Live!’, a livestream entertainment show which broadcasts on major social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Twitter. A new division of VIPSeen Magazine, ‘VIPSeen Live’ shows you inside area events, businesses and local fun LIVE as they are happening. She and her co-host, Morgan King, are well known in our region from their former TV show, ‘Good Day Tri-Cities’. ‘Unfortunately the TV station sold our channel to another network and that network does not broadcast any local shows so ‘Good Day Tri-Cites’ came to an end in Feb’. said Carr.’ ‘Morgan and I were hired by VIPSeen the day after our last show aired. God definitely had a hand in it’. ‘Social media is where most people are now getting their news, entertainment and daily updates, says Carr. We are excited to be the first livestream show of our kind in this entire region.’ Whitney is a 1989 graduate of Cherokee High School and grew up in Rogersville. ‘When I was in grade school at Rogersville City, I got in trouble a lot for talking’, laughs Carr. Now I’m making a
living out of talking’, she smiles.’ Years ago my days as a cheerleader in high school and member of the Thespian Club gave me a platform to perform which I always enjoyed. I later studied Criminal Justice at WSCC but never pursued that as a career. I got married to my husband Junior, in 1993 and moved to Johnson City. Since then I’ve had 3 kids and 25+ jobs in my lifetime. Each job has given me life skills and experiences which I utilize in my current job as a talk show host. I feel that I can connect with most people in one way or another. ‘ I am a graduate of Leadership Hawkins County class of 2013. ‘It’s an honor to be asked back to emcee the 4th celebration in Rogersville. My father, Wayne Allen, designed the Rogersville 4th logo and served on the committee for many years. I’m forever connected with my hometown and can promise you that we will present another fun, entertaining show this year! It’s the place to be in Tennessee!’
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Elevation 1255 Elevation 1255 is a classic rock/blues band based in east Tennessee. The group is the brainchild of Bob Dilk (keyboards & vocals) of Morristown. Originally from New Jersey, Bob came to the area with TRW. Bob first learned to play piano by ear and later learned to read music. He worked his way through college, picking up good money playing parties, clubs and weddings up until 1984 when other business interests forced him to curtail the weekend music. Bob says “ I had a wonderful time and learned a lot from some excellent local musicians. Turning 50 I felt the old need to Rock and roll again.” On his first day at TRW Rogersville. he met guitarist Randy Ball. Randy has spent many years playing guitar with his daughters in The Ball Sisters Band, having written several songs they recorded. When
Bob invited him to practice one night in October 2012, they found some common ground musically and began working on a diverse playlist. Steve Schipp also originally came to the area with TRW, where he met Bob and Randy. He grew up near Buffalo, New York and began playing guitar about 10 years ago and later added bass. He “escaped” from New York in 2012 and joined Elevation 1255 in the fall of 2013. Drummer Rich Owens joined the group in early 2017. He has played for over 50 years with many groups including Exodus, Johnny Echo, Steel Wheels, Ragtops and Stages. He lives in Nickelsville, Virginia. Elevation 1255 released their self-titled debut CD in July 2014. Their music is widely available on the internet.
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Hayden Garber Country Music Danny Garber - Lead Guitar Seth Ewing - Bass K.P. Collins – Drums
KidZone!
The KidZone will be open for FREE play from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. It is sponsored Hayden Garber is a dynamic singer/songwriter and musician born by Promises Medical Group/ProElite and raised in the hills of East Tennessee. He performs his original Other children’s activities will be available music along with various cover songs with his own flare and style. throughout the day. With an interest in music as early as walking age, and with his band behind him, the 6’4”, fire-starting, emotionally driven entertainer travels all over the region to perform shows for various crowd sizes while working on writing and recording as well. Hayden’s genre would be considered Country, but there is no denying the Rock element with a hint of blues in his music when you attend one if his live shows. With his first single radio single raising the bar on local charts, this young artist is setting fire to today’s entertainment industry.
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On Stage — City Park Tuesday, July 4th 5:15 p.m.
Free Swimming at City Park Pool The Rogersville City Park swimming pool will open from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. (unless conditions dictate otherwise) for FREE swimming sponsored by the Town of Rogersville.
2017 4th of July Celebration Committee Co-Chairmen: Sarah Trent Emcee: Whitney Allen Carr Treasurer: Ann Trent Beverage & Merchandise Sales Coordinator: Danny Henry Food Court Coordinator: Gerald Trent Stage/Entertainment Activities: Kasey Lawson Performers Coordinator: Tommy Campbell Handler: Chris Manis Venue Coordinator: Jerry Ball Park Landscaping: Sandra Otto
KidZone: Dr. Chris Calendine 3-on-3 Tournament Coordinator: Brice Lackey Free Swim Coordinator: Liz Woolridge Fiddlin’ for the 4th Coordinators: Randy Ball, Sandra Lewis Publicity: Debbie Beal, Tommy Campbell Emergency Services Coordinator: Corey Young Fireworks Display: Bob & Julie Smith Fireworks Soundtrack: Dr. Blaine Jones Security Coordinator: RPD Chief Doug Nelson Venue Maintenance: Hawkins County Sheriff ’s Department
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“FIDDLIN’ FOR THE FOURTH”
ROGERSVILLE -- The sounds of mountain music will fill the air on Monday evening, July 3, as WRGS Radio presents “Fiddlin’ for the Fourth”. Young fiddle players from ages 7 (or younger if they can play!) to 18 are invited to enter the contest which will be held at Rogersville Middle School in advance of the big Independence Day show the following day. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in each of three age divisions: • Ages 7 and under;
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• Ages 8-13; and, • Ages 14-18. everal ev eral years yea s since ince It has been several a youth-age fiddle competition has been held in Rogersville, and sponsors say they are excited about the event and hope that parents, grandparents and others will help spread the word on their social media sites and encourage their young family members to sign up and show off their talent.
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Contestants can play their choic Co choice on n one or two songs, and may be b accompanied by one backup musician. accom musi Admission A iss is $55 per person erso r n aat tthe he door. d door oor Doors Do o at 5 p m will open p.m, the competition begins at 6 p.m., and concessions will be available. The winner of each age group will be invited to perform their winning fiddle tune on stage the next day at the Rogersville 4th of July Celebration at City Park before a crowd of thousands expected to be on hand for the annual concert that will feature
legendary country music band Restless Heart as the headline entertainment. Other performers at the 4th concert will include Phoenix Records artist Brad Puckett, and Hawkins County’s own Elevation 1255 and Hayden Garber. To register, persons may email rogersvilletnfiddle@gmail.com, or visit www. rogersville4thofjuly.org. Paper forms are available at The Rogersville Review office. For more information contact Sandra Lewis 423-231-4254 or Randy Ball 423-2726139.
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The Rogersville 4th of July Celebration Committee and the Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department are proud to present the Firecracker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The tourney will feature the best of the best from throughout upper east Tennessee and the surrounding region. It will be held at the outdoor courts in the Rogersville City Park on Tuesday, July 4th. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the court. Participation fee is $30 for a team up to four players. The winning team will receive tee shirts and a $50 cash prize. Open to all ages. Please contact the park office at 423-272-2545 with any questions. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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The Perfect Ending to the 4th of July The citizens’ favorite part of the 4th of July Celebration seems to be the fireworks display which lasts almost a half hour and can be seen for miles around. Living in this small town are the owners of the big business, Dynamic Effects and Fireworks Company. Bob and Julie Smith have created shows for the Orange Bowl, the NFL Pro Bowl, MotorCross, SuperCross, the Miami Heat, the Nuclear Cowboyz, and the Rogersville 4th of July Celebration
at City Park. The Smiths have been major sponsors of the event for a decade, matching dollar for dollar the amount the 4th of July Committee raises for fireworks. This year’s accompanying soundtrack will be created by Dr. Blaine Jones. It is the wish of the Committee and the Smiths each citizen will enjoy the show, either at the Park, or from the comfort of home. Thanks to the donors!
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EMS / HCRS 8 Denton Fun Foods - Burgers, Sausage Health Department Sandwiches, Corn Dogs, Hot Dogs, Chicken Committee Drink Booth Tenders, Fries, Lemonade, Tea Rainbow Ice - Shaved Ice, Funnel Cakes, Fried 9 Committee Drink Booth Oreos and Twinkies 10 G&J Funnel Cakes - Funnel Cakes, Lemonade 5 Ole Smoky BBQ 11 Kettlicious Kettle Corn - Kettle Corn, Caramel 6 Cherokee Band Boosters - Mayfield Ice Cream, Corn, Frozen Lemonade 12 Tommy’s Italian Ice - 10 Flavors of Italian Ice, Nachos, Lemonade, Tea 7 Smokin’ Pig BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Fried Oreos, Twinkies, Honey Buns, and Pickles Smoked Bologna, Smoked Sausage, Wings, Ribs, Lemonade, Tea
13 Carnival Café - Pork Rinds, Nathan’s Hot Dogs, Italian Sausage, Polish Sausage, Cotton Candy, Fried Oreos 14 Committee Drink Booth 15 Pizza Hut - Pizza by the slice 16 Dixie Delight - Pork Skins, Bacon, BBQ Burgers, Pickles, Nachos, Moon Pies, Hawaiian Ice, Kettle Corn, Caramel Corn, Lemonade 17 Heskett Chiropractic 18 Sno-Biz
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2017 Celebration Sponsors @Work Personnel Services provides temporary and full time labor for businesses and industries in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. 423272-8115
Rogersville Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is a family owned and operated dealership. Located at 5655 Hwy 11W,, Rogersville. 423-272-1000 The 2017 4th of July Committee acknowledges the superior coverage given the event by our media sponsors. Each sponsor has covered the Celebration in a manner that we never could have afforded to pay.
Dynamic Effects and Fireworks is a national fireworks and special effects business headquartered in Rogersville. They have done shows for events from the Orange Bowl to Rogersville’s 4th of July Celebration. 423-754-4841
Promise Medical Group / ProElite is located at 312 Armstrong Road, Rogersville. 423-254-6406
Tri-Am RV Center is North Central Florida and Northeast Tennessee’s premier RV dealer. Located in Bulls Gap, their phone number is 423-235-1167.
We thank all of our sponsors for making this awesome event possible!
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Celebrating FREEDOM! through the years...
The nation’s independence always has been celebrated in Rogersville. Vintage photos courtesy of Tennessee Books & Autographs show the century old Independence Day Flower Parade down Main Street. Parades traditionally have taken place with varying activities held the remainder of the day. In the 1950’s civic clubs sponsored horse shows on the ball field of what now is Rogersville Middle School. When Hawkins County Memorial Hospital was built, their Pink Ladies initiated the Miss Independence Day beauty pageant. In years following the musical performances and fireworks shows were developed and moved to Rogersville City Park. This year’s parade is under the direction of Melissa Nelson. Contact her at melissa. dawson.nelson@gmail.com or call, 423-293-4272, for entry information.
Rogersville 4th of July, 1898 Photos courtesy Tennessee Books & Autographs
From East Rogersville Baptist Church to Armstrong Road. Sponsored by the Town of Rogersville
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11:00 a.m. 2017 4th of July Parade on Main Street
Tennessee Photos courtesy Tenne essee Books & Autographs
Rogersville 4th of July Parade, 2015 — Photo courtesy Randy Ball
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“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”.
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Of One Accord Ministry:
Freedom from Hunger Drive Once again the Rogersville 4th of July Committee is partnering with Of One Accord and event attendees to provide non perishable food items for three food pantries in Hawkins and Hancock Counties. Food pantries in this area have high demand because of unemployment and low wages. The average income in Hawkins County is less than $18,000 annually. In the summer months when school is out, children here where we live are hungry. Many of them have breakfast and lunch at school, but when school is out for summer, food can be unavailable for many.
Countless studies show children living with hunger and malnourishment do not receive nutrients essential to growth and development during critical years and may be dramatically affected the remainder of their lives. Additionally, lack of food brings with it a set of health problems. It is thought 1 in 5 American children get in bed at night hungry. As you plan your day at the Park, please stop by the store and pick up some food items which would be filling, nutritious, and delicious to children. Rita Jones, Community Nutrition Program Director for Of One Accord Ministries
will have a tent immediately to the left at the East entrance to City Park where the food will be collected and distributed. Jones said, “We love all the children we reach through our summer food ministry, but there is an especially touching situation with a lot of little children in one of the trailer parks we call on. They are so happy to see us. It’s very rewarding work.”
On your way to the park on Tuesday, July 4th, make plans to bring some canned goods or a monetary donation to help Of One Accord Ministry restock their food pantries. Your donation will help many your neighbors in need!
A certified USDA Summer Food Service Program
2017 Official Rogersville 4th of July Celebration Tee Shirt The annual Rogersville 4th of July tee shirt is a much needed revenue stream for the event, assuring it will continue to be free of charge, and that the fireworks show will be impressive. Shirts are available in adult and children’s sizes, are affordably priced at $5, and are available now. They are being sold at USave Pharmacy through July 3. They will be available the day of the event at Rogersville City Park. On Sale through July 3rd Downtown Rogersville: Oh Henry’s Restaurant 201 East Main Street The Rogersville Review 316 E. Main Street 66 Plaza Shopping Center: U-Save Pharmacy Tuesday, July 4th Rogersville City Park
Additional locations will be on the Facebook page, Rogersville 4th of July
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