Town Council Meeting May 14, 2024
The monthly Town Council meeting was held on May 14, 2024.
Special Presentations & Requests
Manny Elswick, on behalf of the Main Street United Methodist Church, requested Town Council’s support for an upcoming fundraiser event being planned, “A Concert for Kenya.” The concert will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at the Back of the Dragon, and will feature former American Idol winner, Lee DeWyze, with special guest Bristol Lightning.
Jeanette Wilson, on behalf of Friends of Juneteenth in Tazewell County, requested Town Council’s support the upcoming Juneteenth events. Though officially commemorated on June 19th, a celebration of Juneteenth will be held by the community on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16. The June 15th celebration will kick-off at 11:00 a.m. with a program on Main Street at the Altizer Stage area, followed by a walking parade to Carline Avenue, where the celebration continues with food and fellowship. On Sunday, a Juneteenth worship service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Nuckolls Hall at the Tazewell County Fairgrounds, with a dinner afterward. For the Saturday event, the rain location will be Nuckolls Hall. The public is invited to attend the events.