Several communities to honor MLK Day with celebrations

JACKSON, Tenn. — Monday, January 20 will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Several communities throughout West Tennessee are preparing events to mark the occasion, and the public is invited to join the celebrations.

In Jackson, the local NAACP chapter will hold a series of events featuring guest speaker Julian McTizic, Mayor of Bolivar. Schedule is as follows:

• Breakfast
  8:30-10am
  TR White Sportsplex
  304 N Hays Ave, Jackson
• March
  10:15am – begins at TR White
• Prayer & Service
  11am
  Mt. Zion MB Church
  2013 E Chester, Jackson

For more information, contact the Jackson-Madison County NAACP at (731) 660-5100.

In Trenton, a celebration and march will take place beginning that morning. The opening ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. at the Gibson County Courthouse. Afterwards, there will be a procession to Martin Tabernacle C.M.E Church at 209 North Church. Contact Sonja Faye Dodd for more information at (731) 420-6723.

The Discovery Park of America in Union City will honor King’s legacy with a day of special programming beginning at 11 a.m., including keynote addresses, performances and hands-on activities for children. Click here for more information.

The University of Tennessee at Martin has teamed up with the City of Martin for several National Day of Service activities planned for MLK Day. Click here for details.

The U.S. Federal holiday was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983.

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