Cody Nance Invitational Bull Riding starts at Oman Arena

JACKSON, Tenn. — Athletes from across the country are in the Hub City for an annual event.

The Cody Nance Invitational Bull Riding Competition starts tonight at the Oman Arena.

Nance, a Paris native, will also be a part of the weekend event.

He says he’s raising money for two organizations, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Western Sports Foundation, with each eight second ride.

“They are such a blessing to meet them, even though they are sick and there are things wrong with them, their joy just rubs off on us,” Nance said.

The rodeo starts Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and will continue Saturday night, also at 7:30 p.m. at the Oman Arena.