The downtown is a "neighborhood", and we need to recognize that fact and partner with each other. Downtown is blessed to have a very low crime rate, and the streets are well lighted and safe. Landscaping is abundant and we have no dilapidated buildings in the central business district. We must and will be cognizant of our abutting "neighborhoods" and be supportive of the Task Force efforts and recommendations. The downtown will remain the heart of the City, one you can and will always be proud of, and a great destination for everyone.

1st Annual Butterfly Ball to be Held

Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program (WRAP) will be presenting the 1st Annual Butterfly Ball to benefit the mission of the organization.

This gala event will provide a wonderful evening of food, friends and entertainment. Proceeds will support programs that assist abused women and children in West Tennessee.

A silent auction will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Saturday, August 12th, at the Carnegie, 305 East College Street. Dinner and entertainment will follow. For more information you can call 668.0411.

Art Under A Hot Tin Roof Presents a Unique Show

Art Under a Hot Tin Roof, 114 East Lafayette Street, will feature "Whispers of Nature" from August 4th through September 2nd. Four Artists will be featured; Antoinette Badenhorst Ceramics, Sandy Hubler Paintings, Eddy Koonce Photography and William Lester Block Prints and Hand-Made Calls.

A meet the artists wine and hors d'oeuvre reception will be held on Friday, August 4th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the gallery. A portion of Friday nights sales will go to benefit Tennessee Tornado Victims. Panflute music will be provided by Cotas Manuel Chancoso. For more information you can call 427.2772.

Downtown Bakery to Open

Linda Riddle, her sister and sister-in-law have dreamed of opening their own bakery for some time. Their dream will come true on Monday, August 7th when they will open their new store, "The Family Bakers" at 210 East Main Street. They will hold a Grand Opening celebration starting at 7:00 am. Their hours will be from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday and will feature fresh baked bread and other baked goods. They will also serve breakfast sandwiches and a full lunch menu. They will have free samples of baked goods each day. Be sure to stop by and support this unique and special downtown business. For more information you can call 424.7582.

RIFA Holds "Summer Sale"

The RIFA Thrift Store, 219 North Highland, will be holding a special "Summer Sale" on Friday, August 4th, and Monday, August 7th, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

RIFA Thrift Store sells lightly used clothing, shoes, furniture, home decor and house wares. Proceeds from this special sale will help fund RIFA's other outreach programs. For more information you can call 427.7963.

Jesus Was A Jazz Man

Don't forget the "Rock-A-Billy Fest"

The "Rock-A-Billy Fest" will be taking place this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 3rd, 4th, and 5th at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland. Thursday night festivities start at 5:00 pm with a 6:00 pm show time on Friday and Saturday.

A $50.00 Meet the Artist Reception will be Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. For more information you can call 427.8521.