Local veteran’s Vietnam photography to be showcased in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — A showcase of a local veteran’s photography will be on display in Jackson later this week.

Tennessee Industrial Printing (TIPS) will showcase the photographs of Larry Atherton and his time in the Vietnam war during regular business hours on Friday, June 30.

Atherton is a Tennessee native who started his career as a photographer for The Jackson Sun before leaving for the Marine Corps.

A release says during his time in Vietnam, he was named combat photographer, taking honest and inspiring photographs that “capture the essence of the Vietnamese people and Marines there.”

“Having Larry exhibit his photographs of Vietnam at TIPS is incredibly special. We are privileged to view the unique history and perspective of that time period,” said Wayne Chambers, owner of Tennessee Industrial Printing.

According to the release, visitors will also be able to receive free printed copies of the Declaration of Independence, pocketbook copies of the Constitution of the United States, and printed copies of their eagle poster.

Tennessee Industrial Printing is located at 51 Miller Avenue in Jackson, and will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

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