Brownsville celebrates 200 years of history with Bicentennial Day

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — A special event honored the rich history of one local city.

The City of Brownsville celebrated their Bicentennial Day at city hall. The event honored the history of the city for the past 200 years along with a proclamation signing by Mayor William Rawls. Rawls spoke on the city and how it has managed to remain debt free.

State representative Johnny Shaw, state representative Debra Moody and state senator Page Walley were present at the celebration.

“Today we stand looking forward to more opportunities. The community can expect more to come for economic development and quality of life. As I serve as the first African American mayor in the district of Brownsville, I want to be remembered as the best. I want to be remembered for the work we’ve done and the work we have to do. But I can’t do it without everybody,” said Mayor Rawls.

Rawls also presented the executive director of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center Sonia Outlaw-Clark with an award for all of her help to support the community.

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