VOICE Speaks

Recently,I had the privilege of attending the sneak preview of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s exhibition “I’ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music.” Surprisingly, many times women of yesterday’s country music were not accepted and were told to stay home. Many tried to silence these talented women and their voices in country music. The women who pushed to have their music and voices heard were pioneers for the future generations of women in country music and beyond. This historical exhibit has taken months of research, development, and donations from the region. Located in the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, if you do not visit this exhibit, you’ll miss seeing and feeling the strength of our women ancestors and their humble beginnings and struggles in having their music and their voices heard. I left the exhibit feeling pride in the women’s accomplishments and pride for the creation of this exhibit. This exhibit is a must see.

I’m also proud of our new office location. It is hard to believe that it has been a year since we moved our offices from Johnson City to our location in Blountville, Tennessee. We have been warmly received and our bookstore continues to grow and be a work in progress. Our indie (independent) bookstore features authors from the region as well as local crafters. We have plans to host book signings, workshops, and other events. We are so excited to show support to our JCP authors and other authors and vendors in our region. JCP will continue business as usual, but we’ll be serving the region with a much broader openness. We have expanded our online bookstore, but with a storefront we can provide personal service.

What is an indie bookstore? An indie bookstore is an independent, locally owned and supported bookstore. There is even a national day dedicated to showing support. Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national celebration promoting indie bookstores across the country. It is on the last Saturday in April. This year’s event will take place Saturday, April 29, 2023. Join us for this celebration! We will have discounts on all our books and gifts. Show your support to the only indie bookstore in the Food City Shopping Center in Blountville.

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We Christians celebrate Easter this month, as we believe it is the resurrection of Jesus following his crucifixion and death. So, from all of us to all of you—stay healthy, stay safe, and have a happy Easter!

Verse of the month: “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24 KJV

Thought of the month: “A lie doesn’t become the truth, wrong doesn’t become right, and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority.” —Booker T. Washington 1856—1915, an author, American educator, orator, and advisor to several U.S. presidents

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