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[music] Cassandra Fuller here with my temporary co-host, Steve Bowers, and we are coming to you live from downtown Jackson for the 2024 Jackson Christmas Parade, connecting the community through Christmas.

It's a brisk evening downtown tonight with the wind blowing and we've already got this parade underway.

You can see our finest JPD has come through.

We're also looking at the Jackson Fire Department vehicles that are coming through.

Not only do you see them, you hear them.

Jackson Fire Department always appears first in the Christmas Parade.

[sirens] We're so thankful for all of our first responders, the fire, the police, the EMS, all of our first responders that play an important role in our city [truck honking].

There's the big fire truck.

Got a couple of firemen in there riding along the route.

Jackson Fire Department.

The big ladder truck coming in next, decorated up.

They've got some Christmas decorations on it.

The big ladder truck coming through.

Santa Claus on the back.

Next up, we have the Jackson Fire Department's public education division truck.

Don't go back in the house for anything.

It's the fire department's educational truck followed by the antique fire truck.

Thank goodness technology has advanced and we don't have to depend on that technique of fighting fires.

Now we're in the Madison County Fire Department.

Fire and Rescue.

That was Chief Eric Turner riding along in t.. Next up is the Medical Center EMS.

They've got some music playing with their float.

Got the light's going.

Tennessee EMS Region 7 Mass Casualty Unit with the Medical Center EMS.

We're so thankful to have these emergency vehicles and these emergency personnel at our disposal when we're in dire need.

Medical Center EMS ambulance coming through.

Got a couple of Santa Clauses in there.

The American Red Cross is represented here in the Christmas parade tonight.

We've got a couple of Santa's elves walking along.

Oh, that's an American Red Cross elf.

Next up we have the Jackson Old Hickory Rotary coming through with the flags, marching of the flags.

Many different nations or countries are represented in their parade of flags, and here is none other than the grand marshal himself, Steve Bowers.

Tony, how're you doing?

Steve and his wife Pam.

The 2024 Christmas parade grand marshal, Steve Bowers.

Congratulations, Mr. Steve Bowers.

Thank you so very much.

I didn't realize we were live.

-Yes, this is-- -Here we are, live and ready to go.

We have something for you to present to you.

Presented to Steve Bowers for your contributions to the Jackson, Madison County community and for serving as the 2024 Jackson Christmas Parade gra.. December the 2nd, 2024.

You well deserve.

-Tony, I appreciate you.

We have this for your wife.

Oh, wow.

Thank you.

Beautiful.

The mayor's here.

That's what we have there.

[laughter] Hey, I got hung up back there.

Steve, you have connected Jackson for a lot of years.

We appreciate the work you do, appreciate the voice you give Jackson on all multiple avenues that you do that, and proud to have you as our parade marshal this year.

Mayor, thank you so very much.

Appreciate you.

Appreciate this committee.

It's a real lot.

Much appreciate Pam even more, though.

Yes, absolutely.

Absolutely.

Thank you, Mayor.

Thank you, Steve.

Appreciate you.

-Thank you so very much.

-All right.

You're going to do a duo duty tonight.

Thank you, Ray.

-You're welcome.

Congratulations to Steve Bowers, our grand marshal for the 2024 Jackson Christmas Parade.

Steve has served this community in many aspects and has been the voice of this community for many years and is truly appreciated in this community.

Now I can move my co-host, flat Steve, and get the real Steve in the picture.

Congratulations to you, sir.

Thank you so very much.

-Yes.

-Wow.

What an honor.

Yes.

What a special night.

-Yes.

-Just wonderful.

So many people out tonight.

I'll tell you one thing you do appreciate is how the people who work the parade set up.

That's right.

That's right.

From the registration.

Melissa's at the registrat.. Everybody's out on that lot.

I don't know how in the world.

It's crazy, isn't it?

They just said, "Stand right here.. -That's it.

-"When the time's right," that mayor.

-There's Mayor Conger and the elves.

-All right.

Back to the parade.

-Yes.

How are you doing?

Everything well?

I'm good.

Everything's well.

I was hoping this wind would die down a little bit, but not too bad, not too bad.

-Not too bad.

-At least it's not 20.

-We'll pick it up from there.

-Yes, sir.

Where are we in this parade now?

Well, we just got the grand marshals, if you didn't know.

All right.

I think we're going to be coming up with the c..

The city mayor has just passed us, Scott Conger.

Mayor Scott Conger.

I appreciate him coming out for that..

Exactly.

That was a wonderful thing.

There's Kenny and his wife and new baby.

They're strolling through the parade all bundled up.

If we catch up, we'll be to the county mayor and the city council members.

-Okay.

There goes some candy.

We've got to come get it.

Definitely what the kids look forw.. that's being tossed by the Christmas elves.

There's the mayor in the golf cart.

Okay.

County Mayor AJ Massey and his wife and son coming through.

He's got elves that are tossing out candy.

-All right.

-Kids must be jacked up on candy already because they are bouncing around everywhere.

One thing we did do is we waved a lot, and so that was great fun.

-That was much better, right?

-Yes, much better.

Tried to get some photos.

You had a nice, warm car that you were in too, didn't you?

-Yes.

Ms. Pam sat up front.

She claimed that seat.

-[laughs] I don't blame her.

-All right.

I don't blame her.

Special night for the mayor and for ..

I see you.

-There's our Jackson City Council members.

J.P. Stovall in District 1.

Let's see.

Johnny Dodd, 2.

-There's Frank McMeen.

Can we see Frank?

Candice Busby, 3.

Richard Donnell, 4.

Frank McMeen, 5.

Larry Lowrance, 6.

Marda Wallace, 7, and then Russ McKelvey and then Julie Holt will go around our city council.

-All right.

-That's all the folks.

Give credit to all.

Now, we've got title holders..

I believe this is Miss Tennessee Volunteer.

Looks like Hannah McKay.

Okay.

2025 in a nice Corvette that she is riding..

I believe this is still part of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Organization.

Can't see their numbers, so I don't know what their names are.

We've got two queens in that ride.

This is Miss Jackson and Miss Madison County Volunteer package.

Miss Madison County Volunteer is Madison Ellis, right?

Then Miss Jackson is Gracyn VanWinkle.

Then we've got the little ones in the back too.

We can't forget about those.

We have Avery Bozza.

She's Miss Tennessee Volunteer pre-team.

Miss Jackson Volunteer, Iris Princess, Carley Jo Carpenter, and Liv Owens.

-Wow.

Then Miss Jackson Volunteer, there's Gracyn VanWinkle, and Miss Madison County Volunteer 2025, Madison Ellis.

-All right, so congratulations.

-Lots of beauty queens.

Oh, yes, a lot of titleholders in this parade tonight.

-Definitely.

-And there are more to come.

Most definitely.

Steve Bowers, Cassandra Fuller with you on the Christmas Parade 2024.

The real Steve Bowers in person, not flat Steve.

I had to get somebody up here with me, so I had to be.

-Got it going on.

-That's it.

Where are we now?

This is entry number-- This is Miss Juneteenth USA.

Met that young lady tonight.

She is an extraordinary young lady.

We're all honored to meet her, and we look forward to having her on Six in the City.

-Most definitely.

That'll happen with us soon.

I believe she is applying to Juilliard.

Yes.

Among others.

Yes, Jackson Parks and Rec Age of Elegance Talent Showcase winners.

-That's coming up December the 6th.

-Yes.

The winner's there.

-Let's see if I can get to them.

-Oh, yes.

Johnny Williams has been with us.

-All right.

This is where we start.

-Now we've got the parade underway.

-This is Humboldt High School Band.

-The Humboldt High School Band.

We'll give back and give credit to our folks here.

It's not a parade until you have a band.

The Viking Band dug back into their history.

They went to Dallas, Texas march back in 1964.

In 1966, they were in Washington, D.C.

So a great legacy continues right here.

The Humboldt High School Marching Vikings Band.

[music] Humboldt High School band.

-Nice job by the Humboldt High School.

Wanted to catch up just for a moment because we had the winners from the previous event in the Age of Elegance, the winners to the pack, [?]

who's been a guardian angel in our life more times than once, and Johnny Williams who's been with us on Six in the City.

They were our previous winners.

It's coming up six o'clock December the 6th at The Ned.

That's it.

So if you've got s..

This is Air Force Junior ROTC from Haywood High School, the Flying Tomcats.

The breeze is going to be a challenge.

The wind is whipping as you can tell from the flags tonight.

It is.

We appreciate our military units b.. That's right.

I was hoping that wind would die down, but I really think it's gotten more brisk.

We've got the Air Force Junior ROTC from Haywood High School.

We have talked about them, and then also the Citizens Police Academy is right in front of us now.

The Citizens Police Academy along with the Junior ROTC program's representing us tonight.

This is their intro.

We appreciate th..

It's got a great, distinguished history in our city and continues to orient people to understand more about what's going on with that word.

That's it.

Next up, we have a Holly Jolly truck.

That's it.

Bradley Johnson.

This is a classic car.

This is a 1955 Chevy, and we appreciate Bradley getting that one in the parade tonight.

That's a nice-- -Bright red.

Coming up next.

Jackson Jewels Majorettes.

It's a team where everybody is somebody.

Merry Christmas from the Jackson Jewels Majorettes.

-Merry Christmas.

-Merry Christmas to you.

Merry Christmas.

The Jackson Jewels Majorettes, .. a team where everybody is a star.

-Is somebody.

-Is somebody.

Everybody is somebody.

Steve Bowers, Cassandra Fuller with you as we continue Christmas Parade 2024 in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.

Right around 140 units, I think, or somewhere in that neighborhood.

Somewhere in that neighborhood.

Disabled American Veterans.

This is Chapter 7.

They do outstanding work.

Gator Collins right there on this side with the Disable.. Chapter 7.

Good to see Gator in the parade tonight as well.

Robinson Toyota.

-Robinson Toyota.

The next thing is going to be Disabled American Veterans.

We've got multiple units.

Winter brings fun to kids in all ages and joyous thoughts of Santa coming, so visit-- and also think about the first snow.

That's still fun for some, right?

Let's just hope that's aways away.

Dads and kids can choose sides for that fight when the snow gets here, but remember, you get the perfect vehicle for your family right there at Robinson Toyota anytime.

Glad to have multiple units from Robinson Toyota in the parade tonight.

Robinson Toyota.

Got a nice float.

Sure do.

Got the folks out there.

Robinson Toyota.

-Yes.

-That's it.

-They got a snow machine.

They're making it snow.

Put your family on the right ride- -That's it.

--with Robinson Toyota.

Scout me in.

-Yes we can.

-This is Pack 205.

This is 205B from the Browns Church area out there and Pack 205 as well because they're Boy Scouts together.

-That's right.

205 and 205B.

Great history scouting in that region as well.

That's it.

That's right.

Good to have the scouts in the parade right here toward the front.

Then you have A1-- -Tax Solutions.

-Yes, A1 Tax Solutions.

I had to get back to my cheat sheets.

It is that time of year.

That's it.

Toward the end.

If you're going to make your move.

-A1 ..

Yes.

If you're going to make that move, let's make it now.

We have Birth Choice.

I think we got out of order a little bit.

That's okay.

-Birth Choice.

-Birth Choice.

Always confidential.

-Pregnancy clinic.

-That's it.

This is a non-profit agency preparing-- you've got the prenatal screening.

They provide ultrasound pregnancy testing resources to help moms transition and take that pregnancy to term.

Birth Choice here in Jackson and in West Tennessee.

It's not the Christmas parade if you don't see Forever Mayberry.

-That's right, Forever Mayberry.

Well, we're not seeing this year.

Steve Beverly's not with us this year.

We've got great folks that are in the [?]

I hope he's watching the show.

He said he was going to be watching from Florida.

From Florida.

He says he's even going to be in.. so Steve, there you go.

The car is a 1961 Ford Fairlane, which is a rep.. used on the second season of the Andy Griffith Show.

It's a perennial favorite in this Jackson Christmas parade.

That's right.

Elks Lodge number 192 is represented tonight in the Christmas parade.

Yes, they've got their drug awareness car and part of the work that they do with this programs.

-The drug awareness program.

A big salute tonight to Elks Lodge 192.

Goes back a long ways.

Downtown building right there on the corner.

That's right.

It's still in the Elks building.

-Baltimore right there.

-It's still in the Elks building.

Still the Elks building.

Sure does.

Great history here in Jackson, Tennessee.

That's right.

We have Okeena Termite Protection.

-Right.

-Pest control.

Termite and pest control.

They've got nice little gingerbread house on their float, and we've got a 2003 Corvette.

All right.

Talk about that one?

-Look at that.

Got it all shined up and parade-ready.

Even got some stockings on.

That Corvette's owned by Bill Davis by the way.

Bill Davis.

Appreciate you putting that in the parade.

Volunteer Storm Spotters.

They're a group of volunteers from all over West Tennessee that are trained to spot and chase storms.

They also aid in recovery after the storms.

You can find them on Facebook to get more information.

That is the Volunteer Storm Spotters.

This is the Jackson-Madison County School System's Transportation Department.

[honking] -All right.

Coming up.

They are here.

I don't know if you can hear .. but they are definitely here.

Moving thousands of young people every day.

That's right.

Take that for granted and sometimes don't value that service, but it's-- -That's true.

That's true.

Got some school buses.

[honking] This is a point in time when you get honked at is good.

Yes, that is true.

It's a point in time.

There goes a school bus loaded with some Christmas kids.

So many things are happening now within Jackson-Madison County Schools.

An opportunity to choose us.

We're glad to have them in the parade tonight showcasing the wonderful work that's being done in public education here in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee.

-That's right.

They're proudly carrying the children and the fa.. Madison County.

Their mission is to provide safe, efficient, and consistent transportation for the students of Jackson, Madison County.

-Right.

I think one thing we missed was the Brownsville Family Mobile Re.. out of Bells, Tennessee.

We appreciate them being in the parade tonigh.. Did we see them?

Did they come through?

I missed.

-Yes.

They did?

-I think they came through.

-I don't know.

I just want to make sure to give them credit.

All the school buses are all decked out.

Man, they're red and ready to go tonight.

Nice and warm in there, I guarantee you.

The bus drivers and all the folks that volunteered to help with all the families of Jackson, Madison County.

This transportation system.

The buses proudly present the homecoming royalty cou.. from our high schools and everything else.

All that was included in the parade tonight from the Jackson-Madison County school system.

We have our antique John Deere tractors coming through.

Will Kemp is a 1951 John Deere.

No, it's a 1957.

A 1957.

Our John Deere.

-We've got a couple of them.

Yes, '57.

One's a '51 and one's a '57.

Then a third one that we don't know, right?

Well, let's see.

There may be a 620 John Deere, a John Deere 1957, and a 1951R.

Maybe we got all three.

-There we go.

Got all three.

Glad you were reading the notes [laughs].

This is the Women's Resource and Rape Assistance Program.

Hope wrapped through connecting.

There's 25, and ladies.

They're number 25.

We're trying to help our judges here.

Trying to get the judges.

-SERVPRO coming through now.

-SERVPRO.

The focal point of [?].

By the way, the butterfly represents transformation, growth, and hope that [?]

provides through their services, and so wanted to acknowledge their special work.

Coming next, Jackson Pride Organization.

That's it.

LGBTQ community here in Jackson, Tennessee.

Glad to have them in the parade tonight.

-That's it.

SERVPRO went through, right?

A reminder now.

Yes, SERVPRO.

SERVPRO, Jackson, Madison County, serving the Jackson community over 34 years.

SERVPRO known for being faster than any to any size disaster, whether it's fire, water, or storm damage.

-That's right.

And so appreciate SERVPRO being in the parade tonight.

What have we here?

Well, this is the Jackson, Tennessee Pride Group that just came through, and then next up is West Tennessee Health Cares.

Wishing you winter wellness.

The West Tennessee Medical Group.

They look like they are freezing.

[laughs] Wishing you a winter full of.. A winter wellness.

Yes, let's hope so.

That's right.

Let's all stay as healthy- -As we can.

-Yes.

Appreciate the winter wellness.

That's right.

This is from Cash Express.

Come by Cash Express for any of your payday advances, title loans, and flex loans.

They also offer spend services and cash checks.

Come see them today.

The payday advances, title loans, whatever you're looking for.

Net spend.

I couldn't read the writing.

It was net spend services.

-Yes.

-Next up we have the Unique Line Dancers, a dance group.

I believe they might have a performance for ..

Unique Line Dancers, and also driving.

Jackson, Tennessee.

Glad to have them in the parade tonight.

A first-time entrance for the Unique Line Dancers.

I think so.

Think it is.

Despite the cold weather, it's a great crowd at the parade tonight.

Got to see it all from start to finish this evening.

It's pretty impressive to see people wrapped up, lined up, everything else.

The Hiller unit is going to be coming in next.

Unique Line Dancers are with us right now.

That was the Unique Line Dancers.

Coming in next, Hiller; plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical.

Got it all right here with Hiller.

-There's the smiley face.

-Yes, smiley face.

They've been part of the parade the last several years.

Also, they've been working in this area.

That's been many years now.

Hiller; plumbing, heating, cooling, and electric right here in Jackson and in West Tennessee.

Right behind them.

Let's see.

Who do we got?

Ooh, I don't know, but they got bass.

-Oh, yes.

They were scheduled earlier with all the sound equipment.

Yes.

I don't see.

I don't remember their-- we'll find our cheat sheets and give them credit.

That was back earlier.

Coming next will be the Wow Wagon, I believe.

Supposed to be the Wow Wagon.

I'm not sure because some of the units.

Some of the folks decided maybe that it was a little too cool to come all the way in.

Do you know what I mean?

Kudos to the city folks as part of the Christmas Parade Committee who line up the entries.

Oh, it's amazing.

Being down there, I had no idea the logistics of that.

People were parked all the way in the State Office Building and beyond.

It is crazy.

It's crazy down there.

The Wow Wagon is on the way.

It's a mobile unit giving library-- free books to children age zero, from birth to 18, powered by the United Way of West Tennessee and supported by the Leaders Education Foundation, Jackson-Madison County Schools, and Kiwanis International.

If you want to know more, the Read Team, T-H-E R-E-A-D, thereadteam.org.

That unit will be out all summer.

Words on wheels, the Wow Team.

The Wow Wagon, so the mobile giving library.

Queen Blakely is five years of age today.

Celebrating a program.

Queen Blakely, celebrating with the Christmas parade.

That's one way to celebrate your birthday in a Christmas parade.

That's it.

The Jackson Service League.

Yes.

That's it.

Got some-- -This goes back to 1952, the Jackson Service League.

Nonprofit group of women who've been helping women and children's groups in our community since 1952.

The Jackson Service League.

-There's Matt Marshall.

-Hey, Matt.

-Merry Christmas, Matt.

-Merry Christmas.

Good to see you.

[laughter] The Jackson Service League spreading the cheer tonight.

That's right.

That's right and right behind them is the University of Tennessee's West Tennessee Education Center's combine, the cotton picker entered into the parade.

Has been customized to harvest research plots across the state to help make recommendations to growers on all types of inputs in the cropping industry.

This is the one that uses the research center.

Of course, it's an amazing part of the University of Tennessee.

Summer Celebration will be back.

-It will.

-This summer is our summer, doing every other year now.

It will be back in 2025, right around the corner.

Next thing you know it'll be July.

-Before you know it.

I know.

It'll be summer celebrations.

Oh, he's got a buddy up there riding with him.

You see him?

Up front.

Wonder what his name is.

The cotton picker.

Customized cotton picker.

The University of Tennessee Center for AgResearch and Education.

The USDA has researchers out there.

Much more goes on with these research centers, I think, than we often realize- -That's right.

-so it's good to have them out here.

The University of Tennessee real-life solutions.

-This should be Lewis Tax Firm.

-Yes, it is.

The Lewis Tax Firm shows off their staff and holiday spirit with their candy cane float.

-Candy cane float.

Lewis Tax Firm.

It's good to have them.

The Lewis Tax service on Devonshire Square here in Jackson.

Putting them to good use pretty soon.

Maxxguard.

Maxxguard's always a staple in the Christmas parade.

Frank Lax security, of course, in security services, guard services of all types because they do a lot of work with funerals homes here and all.

Much appreciated.

Thank you, Lax, and the folks at Maxxguard.

-Maxxguard.

[car honking] The 2024 Jackson Christmas Parade coming to you live in downtown Jackson.

One of the cooler years that we've had.

Yes.

I don't know what they are.

I can hope they're in the 30s.

I'm afraid to look.

[laughs] All aboard the Delta Express.

-Right now we're sitting at 37.

-37.

All right.

It's not parade weather but it's winter and the Christmas spirit.

-The Delta Express.

Look at this.

Seeing is believing but sometimes the most real things in the world are the .. Delta Electric believes in the value of friendship, the beauty of being kind to others, celebrating the magic of Christmas, reminding all of us of the importance of community and lighting the way for a bright new year for everyone.

The Delta Express.

-Delta Express.

-Merry Christmas.

I like the parade tonight.

Delta Electrical Incorporated.

[music] We've got a 1940 Chevrolet.

Look at that.

-Yes, we do.

-Sharp car.

-That's a sharp car.

Love the purple.

A couple of years before the war starts and then came by still.

[laughter] We've got to make [?]

and all that other good stuff.

-All right.

-The 1940 Chevrolet.

This is the Jackson-Madison County School system's Greenpower USA Racing.

Racing team.

They're not licensed drivers, so they can't be in the parade as they get pushed.

Jackson-Madison County School System's Department of Innova.. along with the support of Dr. Marlon King and our school board have made Greenpower USA Racing.

Get my secondary.

This is when I need the wind to blow.

A dynamic STEAM program for all middle school and JASA High School students.

Greenpower USA is a design, build, and race program where students in 6th to 12th grades can participate in electric go-kart racing across the southern eastern United States.

They spent countless hours working with their cars along with English and language arts presentations to score points for each race event.

The next race here in Jackson will be at Rockabillys Stadium on April the 5th, that's 2025.

It's an amazing competition to highlight, of course, technology and the application of it, and what a great STEAM program here in Jackson-Madison County School system, so a big salute to them.

-That's right.

-That is amazing.

These students design these cars, build these cars, and take it from there.

That's it.

Habitat for Humanity: Aging in Place.

Habitat has built over 100 homes-- well past 100 homes now.

-That's right.

Now we've got the groups coming in from Thomas Media.

Thomas Media.

A big salute once again to.. Thomas Media, we're talking about JJ 97.7, 92.3 the HOG, and of course, Mister Froggy from 104.

-Froggy.

That's it.

104.1.

Mister Froggy.

And for every communication.

A big salute to Habitat for the work they continue to do here in Jackson, Tennessee.

-That's right.

They've got that big event coming up on New Year's Eve right down at the brewery, so check for details there.

It's a big-time event, so you don't want to miss out on that.

-The HOG 92.3.

-That's it.

John Boy and Billy Show.

I got to Jackson working in 92.3 back in 1983.

Ooh wee.

Just a few years ago.

Just a few years ago doing news with Jack Walter and myself, so a big solution to Jack tonight.

Miss Michigan Volunteer is coming up next.

This is an interesting story, is it not, that Miss Michigan turned out that she is from Memphis.

Does a great deal of work with Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital in Boston.

Great to have her in the parade tonight.

-Yes, it is.

This is New.

-The New Jackson, Madison County Voters Council.

Your vote is your superpower.

The Madison County Voters Council is a local civil rights organization that works to ensure the additional empowerment, economic access, and success in judicial fairness throughout our community with the new voters' council.

Ladies and gentlemen, Liberty High School, Liberty Technology Magnet High School.

This is an Air Force Junior ROTC unit from Liberty High School, and I believe this is the Boys & Girls Club.

I think so.

-Is it not?

-Not sure.

It's got to be.

I think it is.

I think I saw a sign in the front.

It's the Boys & Girls Club.

Sabrina Anderson, of course, and the Window.. is underway.

-That's right.

You can be a donor.

Bgcajackson.org.

Bgcajackson.org for the Boys & Girls Club and their special Windows of Hope campaign.

Slingshot.

This is the Slingshot.

This is a special kind of car.

That's it.

Don't just see those everywhere.

-No you don't.

-Polaris Slingshot.

There you go.

That's something else you just don't see every day everywhere.

That's right.

It's the City Lumber Company's vintage 1952 deliver..

It goes back to 1952 with City Lumber Company.

Of course, they were established in 1903.

They didn't have a lot of delivery trucks in 1903.

-No.

-A big celebration.

A big salute to City Lumber Company of Jackson, Tennessee for their continued expansion and presence in our community.

We've got a couple of grinches running through here.

Run through here.

City Lumber Company's truck all decorated .. Kiddos are picking up the candy in the street.

Santa Claus can't be that far away.

[laughs] I don't know.

-We'll see.

-We got a little ways to go.

Be smiley, be glad, be authentically you.

Be-Smiley.

I saw that on here.

-Oh, yes, the shea butter van.

Yes, the shea butter.

All that good stuff which is shea-based skin care product.

Be-Smiley offers an interactive and personalized activity for those ages eight and up to do all that kind of work, so a big salute to them for being in the parade.

This is Isaac Lane Elementary School coming through t..

These are members of the Futsal, right?

Futsal.

-I don't know.

Well, it's a type of soccer ball.

The futsal team.

It does say it's futsal, F-U-T-S-A-L.

The Futsal.

Futsal.

Oh, this is the-- -Futsal.

-The Boy Scout float that spits out the snow.

I always look forward to them every year.

It is Scout Pack and troop 115.

It's sponsored by First Cumberland Presbyterian Church right here in Jackson.

The Cub Scout pack is designed for parent.. to actively participate alongside the child, Grades K through 5 in Cub Scout activities, making it a family-oriented experience.

The troop serves boys ages 11 through 17.

Their float scouting Christmas depicts the scouting activities as well as symbols of the Christmas season, and it is snowing in downtown Jackson.

It's snowing in Jackson, Tennessee right now.

That's it.

Miss Michigan that went through earlier-- Fisher, that's right.

Is a 26-year-old graduate from the University of M.. and volunteers at Saint Jude which is part of her thing.

A big salute for being in the parade.

What do we have here now?

Summit Roofing & Restoration just passed by.

-Deck the roofs they say.

-Deck the roofs.

I guess that's the one thing you could do, deck the roofs with the folks from Summit Roofing & Restoration.

Call.

I bet they'll hook you up with some Christmas lights on the house.

I think they would now.

Got another performance group coming up here, so we continue the Christmas Parade 2024 here in Jackson, Tennessee.

Steve Bowers, Cassandra Fuller with you.

Right here, downtown Jackson.

The Dazzling Divas.

Dazzling Divas dance group.

[?]

directs this screw, the Dazzling Divas.

The Dazzling Davis.

They got a good group of Dazzling Divas here.

Got a solo performance upfront I see.

[music] [cheering] Great job by the Dazzling Divas.

Dazzling Divas.

[?]

with this group.

Glad to have them in the Christmas break 2024.

-That's right.

Good group of Divas.

-We look right across from Cadence Bank and then down to the restored Greyhound bus station.

That's it.

Those, all these.. Much more downtown than it was just a few years ago.

-That's it.

-When we started doing this parade together.

How long has that been?

-It's been a while.

-This isn't the way I've seen in it a while and that is an entry in th..

Float entry from the Jackson Energy Authority.

That's it.

Jackson Energy Authorities.

Now what is the theme of this float?

You worked on this float.

The theme is Snow Better Service.

Snow Better Service, and Jackson Energy Authority.

-And Jackson Energy Authority.

-One thing the two become.

-That's right.

Going back to 1959 with the organization by the city of Jacksonville, the Jackson Utility Division.

-I know y'all.

-[laughs] [?]

good.

[?]

out there with the float.

Got a couple of employees and kids riding on the float.

Great group represented.

Snow Better Service.

-Look at that big E. -That's a great theme.

That's a great-looking float.

Got our bucket truck decorated all ready for Christmas.

All right.

There's Leslie Jones back there.

-That's the Jackson Utility Division.

-On the back.

Sets the stage for combined utility services.

-There's Madison.

-Yes, Madison and all these .. Lots of great JEA employees and kids out there.

Great to see JEA in the parade again this year.

We used to have a float in the parade a long time ago.

Good to see them back.

Good-looking float they're bringing.

-Glad to get that back.

-This is the Pack Martial Arts group.

The Pack Martial Arts, Jackson's premier martial arts school, creating leaders in our community for the last 36 years.

Home of state, district, and world champions, striving every day to make our community a better place by teaching martial arts, and incorporating all of that into the lives of especially young people.

Some say it will take a pack to do training for children.

Sometimes it just takes a village.

Sometimes it just takes a pack.

There you go.

Good alone, but better together, great together.

Our thanks to the Pack Martial Arts group.

36 years here in Jackson.

There's the little ones.

-That's a pretty good size pack there.

-That was.

-Get everybody in there.

-That was.

Next up, Rent One.

Yes, home furnishings.

Rent One home furnishings.

-Visit them.

Stop by Rent One.

-1495 South Highland here in Jackson.

1495 South Highland.

-For all of your home furnishing needs.

-Just rent one.

-Shoprentone.com That way you don't have to get tired of it.

Just rent something out- -That's right.

-with Rent One.

Shoprentone.com.

Yes.

Whaley's Towing.

-Yes.

Don't let the Grinch get you in a pinch.

Need a winch?

Have you been locked out of your car?

Do you need a tire change, or a boost, or even towed?

Whaley's going to help you.

Give them a call.

They'll do their best to help you in a stressful .. -There you go.

-Serving West Tennessee.

Hulk Smash.

It's a good-looking vehicle.

You're going to have something picked up.

That's right.

We've got a couple of grinches running around here.

Whaley's Towing and Rental right here in Jackson, Tennessee.

All right.

We've got the South Jackson Football Camp represented in the Christmas Parade.

Their trailer's decorated with a red fringe, a Christmas tree, a small football field with goalposts.

They've got a couple of kids riding and got some kids hanging out, walking alongside.

-That's right.

Farmers Home Furniture represented in the Christmas parade this year.

I believe they're a new entry as well.

I don't remember them from last year.

103 Old Hickory Boulevard.

Your Farmer's Home Furnishing Team.

They've been meeting all of your home furnishing needs for the last 75 years.

Your employee-owned company.

-75 years.

-75 years.

Check those folks out.

Santa's Helper is coming up next.

We continue the Christmas parade.

The wind's picking up.

It is.

It died down a little bit, but now it's picking up, and so I'm just-- Now I'm glad to have earphones.

[laughs] I know.

-Got some on my ears for the first time tonight.

I know.

I'm disappointed I don't see your orange hat, but I guess you can't wear that as the grand marshal, right?

Pam was riding tonight, so I-- See, that would have made it even better.

I tried to pull that off.

Anyway.

-Yes, I know.

-She wore the hat.

She wore the hat tonight.

I know.

She also sat upfront when she rides.

That car has a heater.

She's no dummy.

May be a convertible, but that car has a heater.

That's right.

That's how you ride the convertible in the winter.

The Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance.

-Dance.

Mona Lisa Lanier has been on our show on Six in the City quite a bit.

We appreciate her on the show.

She's got-- Mona Lisa Lanier, of course, was an instructor with the Jackson-Madison County school system for over 20 years.

The Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance was established in.. featured in the magazine Our Jackson Home.

She's been choreographer for the Broadway play Dreamgirls.

It was performed at The Ned.

Celebrates 30 years in dance this year.

Mona Lisa Lanier and the special Santa's helpers from Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance.

[music] [applause] Santa Helpers from the Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance.

She has a dance program every year at the Carl Parkett Civic Center.

That's outstanding showcasing of her talent.

The dancers for so many years, of course, the Lanier and Company, the music family, and now dance here in Jackson and West Tennessee.

Dancers are smart.

They're getting back in the van.

[laughs] -They're getting back in the-- [laughs] You're exactly right.

Instead of taking the long walk back to the Civic Center.

All the way back to the Civic Center.

-Nice, warm ride.

-Makes a change.

You got the performance done.

Harvest Ministries, The Light Has Come.

Harvest Ministries.

They have a live nativity scene.

It depicts the moment when the true light of the world was born in a manger in Bethlehem.

Glory to God in the highest.

From Harvest Ministries.

Peace on Earth and goodwill to man.

That's a very nice, very special entry.

Harvest Ministries.

You can see more floats and different types of events in the parade now.

Lewis Motors, connecting the community, local businesses through Christmas.

-Lewis Motors.

-2625, North Highland Avenue.

They say you can shop local and you can save big.

Right there, Lewis Motors, as you said.

Santa Claus is having to hold on tight tonight.

[laughter] -Tonight is a tough night.

That's it.

This is the Alchemier Shriners.

Alchemier Shriner, of course, longstanding organization in in western Tennessee.

Of course, the Shriners.

That's it.

They're bringing hope and ..

The Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth with nearly 200 centers and thousands of clubs in several countries across the world.

Wow.

They have, of course, a system of 22 hospitals.

A projected annual budget over 1 billion, and so you can support that with good, good faith.

Shriners International and the Shriners Children's Hospitals.

Changing lives every day.

That they are.

They have a lot of fun in the process.

That's right.

There was even a Ray Stevens song about the Shriners Convention.

I think so.

[laughs] -We got our Girl Scout troop.

-We do.

We got some Girl Scouts troop 40212.

-They got Santa's workshop.

-They do.

They got cookies and everything else to celebrate the Christmas seas.. A reminder that Girl Scout cookies are an absolute international fixture.

That's it.

Girl Scout cookies.

-[?]

Let's see what we get.

Is this Camping World?

It must be because that's a nice little camper.

Let's go camping.

Yes.

This is a Class C recreational vehicle.

Let's go right there.

-For RVing.

Look, they got the TV on inside.

[laughs] That's right.

Van Drive in Jackson, Tennessee.

Time to roll.

That's like a tiny house.

-Camping World.

-You can live in that.

Yes.

I bet you can.

-Go anywhere.

-Miss Rockabilly volunteer.

That's it.

2024.

We got a whole bunch of folks coming here.

Let's see.

-We do.

Ms. Rockabilly Teen Volunteers.

Zoe Burrowson is Teen Hub City Teen Volunteer, Margie Anderson.

I guess, I'll just try to get the names.

Marley Anderson.

Mckayla Murphy.

Harley McClintock.

That's right.

-Olivia Baxter.. A big salute to all of them.

They got all different kinds of titles connected to.. Lots of titles going through there.

Which is the music that we can claim without challenge.

-Thanks.

-This world.

Look at this.

Thank you so much.

I'm just going to hold the cup.

Stay warm.

-I know.

-We got some cocoa here.

We'll take it.

Jackson, Tennessee Boom.

-This is the soccer organization, right?

-It is.

It's Jackson Semi-Professional Soccer Team.

Let's cheer for our academy kids that are a part of this parade.

Man, they do some outstanding work and Caesar's done a great job putting this organization together.

-Jackson Boom.

The Jackson Boom.

You will be hearing a lot more about .. -Yes.

-Certainly will.

Is this the 731 Divas Club?

-No, this is part of Jackson Boom.

-Good bus.

-They got them a bus.

-Oh, got a bus too?

-Yes.

-That's right.

Cesar, you got to travel around from game to .. We'll be watching for details on what these outstanding soccer players are doing.

Now we've got the 731 Diva Girls.

There we go.

It's a nonprofit organization fo.. and youth development promoting self-belief and boundless potential.

We aid families in need, embracing all who join our dance group and nurturing family.

The 731 Diva Girls.

I want me some of those cute little slippers, like what they're wearing.

Keep myfeet warm.

I like Sharon's style here because 721 Diva Girls, she's got the gifts for the judges.

-I know.

-[laughs] -Are y'all the judges?

Here, let me give you something.

We're going to the street now.

The main stage, as we say, for the .. With their performance.

[music] [applause] -That was the 731.

-731 Diva Girls.

-Diva Girls.

-Getting some applause from the street folks.

Folks hanging tough tonight because th.. with this parade because- -That's right.

-we got the big man coming up.

We still got a few steps to go to get there.

As this parade continues to make its way up Main Street here in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.

Christmas Break, 2024.

Is this Hands Up preschool?

-I believe so.

-Hands Up Preschool.

Connecting hands and Christmas lights.

You've been on the board of this organization?

I have.

We served on the board of Hands Up.

We have the Hands Up Preschool, of course, is-- The float is decorated with Christmas puzzle pieces that connect the hands of Jackson's community workers.

That's right.

The lawyers, police officers, the mail carriers, the teachers.

One of those out there is the mayor, they say.

-[laughs] -See if we can find him.

All needed to make our community work.

All the different people, the piece of the puzzle there.

A great entry from the Hands Up Preschool.

-That's right.

Connecting hands in Christmas lights in this year.

Allen Samuels?

Looks like Allen Samuels with a float of Jackson.

Allen Samuels Auto Group.

Right there on the bypass.

You're in Jackson, Tennessee.

We got some kind of special car coming up here.

Yes, we do.

I don't have a cheat sheet on it, so I'm not quite sure.

-Let's see.

-Is this part of the Parkway Christian Auto Club?

-Is this part of this?

-I don't know.

What is it?

95?

We skipped a few, so let's bump over to-- I think it is part of Parkway Christian's Auto Club.

Here we go.

Parkway Christian Auto Club.

Of course-- They're always real good about having a bunch o.. in the Christmas parade.

Chris Taylor, of course, is the president of that club.

They're doing two car shows a year now.

They do those at AutoZone on North Highland, and they raise money for St. Jude for St. Jude's and also for the Child Abuse Center here in Jackson.

There's a car you hadn't seen in a while, the VW thing.

That's right, the thing is here.

Looking good too.

These are entrants from the Parkway Christian Auto Club.

That is an old Chevy truck coming up.

We don't have a date on each of the cars out here.

We don't.

I'm not good at the cars.

She thinks she's too young to remember what these cars are.

I've never seen some of these cars before.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Steve Bowers and Cassandra Fuller with you.

Christmas Parade 2024 here in Jackson, Tennessee, as we're sitting here on Main Street in downtown Jackson.

Wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

Merry Christmas.

Parkway Christian Auto Club.

Once again, they do, of course, a couple of shows a year.

Fundraise for St. Jude.

Yes, and for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the prevention of child abuse.

There's that bug and here we go.

Prosper Home and Commercial Services.

I'm sure you've seen them all around town.

It's the premier real estate, property management, construction, fencing, and cleaning group in Jackson.

Their team of trained specialists deliver on parallel quality in every project.

You can sit back and relax as they handle the work, allowing you to thrive and prosper.

There you go.

Also, a big salute to the Lions Club, Jackson Old Hickory Lions Club, here in Jackson, Tennessee dedicated to serving the community.

We appreciate their participation in this Christmas parade tonight.

This is what we thought those cars were earlier, but this is the Amped Up Excessive Sound, I think.

Is this is Rev Power Sports?

This must be Rev Power Sports.

-Power Sports, yes.

The other one was Amped Up.

They were in the beginning.

-At the beginning of that parade.

That's what I'm talking about.

This is Rev Power Sports and Marine Segway, Edge, Thor dealer, ATV, UTV, and Marine dealer, and service and repair shop.

That's right.

You can get a Segway, you .. -Get whatever you want, Rev Power Sports.

-That's it.

The 361 Highway 45 bypass.

Those would make a nice Christmas present, wouldn't they?

That would brighten things up.

Amped Excessive Sound, by the way.

It's Excessive?

I couldn't read the handwriting.

-Yes, ..

They had the Blazer Rangers in there.

They were towards the beginning of the parade.

We're going to change types of vehicles here as we move from Rev Power Sports into something a bit more traditional.

That's on the way.

We got a couple of folks from WBBJ coming through.

That's exactly right.

The Eyewitness News Team.

That's it.

Brad Douglas out there.

There's our weather guy, Joel.

Everybody's out there.

Cassandra Sports guy.

I see all of our BBJ Representatives.

-Terry, and all the other folks out there.

-Terry, that's it.

Somebody gets to drive the car.

That's right.

That's okay, though.

She's in the heat.

-That's right.

-She's out of the wind.

Tonight Channel 7's like, "Who gets to ride in the car?"

I bet they had to draw straws tonight.

Terry and Brad, and all the other folks that wind up on the street.

Walking along.

They didn't put their order into Joel for the weather tonight.

[laughs] Lots of excitement out here with the kids.

Some are snuggled up and some are getting, "Grin and bear it."

Not me.

Trying to be wrapped up.

We're still getting some residual snow, or we got more.. No, this new snow.

There's new snow, got another snow..

Yes.

Got some new snow.

I think this is a Jackson Stampede coming our way.

You can see how we're holding things down here because it's gotten brisk again.

We've gotten some gusts of wind coming through here.

We certainly have.

If you lift this, and things can just blow away immediately.. Got lots of weights holding down our-- The Jackson Stampede coming up next, and they're-- They're a semi-pro football team.

The Madison County PeeWee team champions of 2024 and 2023, the Jackson Stampede.

Back-to-back coaching work with a lot of great folks.

Got a little football going.

Jamie Crite and,who else?

-Josh.

-John Perman.

Josh Peterman.

Owners of this, and they got a lot of great people that work with them.

Sean Woods, and Cadarius Mann.

The Jackson Stampede, going to put things in motion.

Cassandra Getting the Stampede in downtown.

[applause] Play got it going on.

That's it.

I believe this might be Maurices maybe, according to our lineup here.

I guess their folks are out walking, or they got cold and got in the truck.

No, that's still with the Jackson Stampede I think.

-Jack Stampede.

-That's what the kids are riding in.

This one's with Jackson Stampede.

All right, so still got folks representing the Stampede, and that's the football program here in Jackson.

Merry Christmas to all of you.

They had to get their football game going on in front of the judges, so they'll get back to the vehicles.

Now, we're at Maurices.

Maurices provides feel-good fashion in sizes 0 to 24.

Stop in and see them today.

In Madonna, Tennessee.

Right?

-There's Maurices on Vann Drive.

-On Vann Drive?

Yes.

Right here in Jackson.

On Vann Drive in Jackson.

Well, the snow machine spreading some more cheer.

Santa Claus is still on the way.

He is.

I know he's back there.

As we continue the Christmas parade 2024 in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.

That's something you don't see very often, is the front hood of a vehicle open with boxes and not an engine.

BlueOval 5K, the electric vehicle in collaboration with the Jackson School of Ballet, and they've got the lightning wagon.

It's being pulled by the truck, has over 10,000 lights on it, and all that coming up.

It BlueOval 5K.

Of course, the SK battery plant at the BlueOval City site in Stanton, Tennessee is wishing everybody and their families a Merry Christmas, and an extraordinary New Year.

Excited to be partnering with great organizations like the ballet program, and more, here in Jackson, West Tennessee.

They are doing a lot of community work already.

They're making it snow in downtown Jackson.

Jackson, Tennessee.

BlueOval 5K, or BlueOval SK.

BlueOval SK.

That's the battery part of the operation there.

There's some snow coming out of there.

They're sponsoring or partnering with the Jackson School of Ballet, adding an extra spice to this season, and to the parade downtown Jackson, Tennessee.

The BlueOval SK, the electric vehicle collaboration here in Jackson, and that's the battery plant at BlueOval City.

-That's it.

We're glad to have them in West Tennessee, and glad to have them as part of this parade.

Look forward to more entries, and work.

-That's it.

Making it lots of snow.

I believe the ballet Jackson-- what was that?

Jackson School of Ballet.

I believe their folks are representing The Nutcracker, there.

I saw the Mouse King, an.. That, of course, is coming up this month be sure to check that.

-That's right.

-This is Merry Christmas from Troop 16 Boy Scouts of America out of Medon, Tennessee.

Scout Masters Phillip and Christina Hunt.

Eagle Scout Jason Hunt, Life Scout Jacob Fugate, Sam Collins, and Brenton Porter.

-Is this the Panther Stats team?

-I think it may be.

-North Parkway Middle School.

-No.

It's not?

Cassandra Maybe.

Is it the Liberty?

-This could be the Liberty.

This could be the Liberty cheerleaders.

The Libertiettes connecting the community through Christmas with the .. High school cheerleaders from Liberty High School.

The Crusaders.

It's okay, it's not a big deal.

[cheerleaders chant] [applause] Cheerleaders of Liberty High School.

Liberty High School Crusaders.

Libertiettes.

Put that down.

We need to walk.

Liberty High School cheerleaders.

We appreciate them being in the parade tonight.

Steve Bowers, Cassandra Fuller with you continuing Christmas 2024 in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.

Getting closer by the minute to the man himself.

The Liberty Technology Crusader Court.

It's homecoming court from Liberty High School.

Once again, glad to have them in the parade with us this evening as we continue this coverage.

Christmas parade 2024, Downtown Jackson, Tennessee.

Good to have a very good looking group of folks out here.

Merry Christmas.

We are getting closer to the big man himself.

-The big man himself.

Jack's family restaurant represented.

A colleague on the football says they have the best coffee in West Tennessee.

Whatever you're into.

For Jack's.

Eat at Jack's.com, on the world wide web.

Eat at Jack's.

Eat at Jack's.com.

Rocky T, West Tennessee PBS.

Peter Nolan crew and West Tennessee PBS.

-I believe that's Peter driving.

-That's it.

[laughs] There you go Daniel Tigers neighborhood is just one of the many wonderful programs on Channel 1.. educational television absolutely-- -Free.

-Free, no subscriber fees or whatever with PBS Channel 11.

Thanks Peter and all the folks there.

Next up is VSS dance, dancing through Christmas.

VSS dance families are walking while giving a short dance for us, performing.

Got a performance here by VSS dance.

Rudolph right there amongst them.

Making sure everybody's in line.

We got two Rudolphs.

-Really?

-Yes, one over here one on the-- -On the other side.

One to the left, one to the right.

Got a Christmas tree in the middle.

[music] I really like that Christmas tree.

[crowd cheers] Well great things are still ahead of course in Jackson, Tennessee.

The symphony coming up and of course the Nutcracker ballet just many many other things.

Check the downtown calendar as well because I know there are events are happening all through the month of December here in Jackson, Tennessee, and we're glad to be a part of it.

Continue to be a part of the downtown Christmas parade.

There's Farmers Insurance coming through.

It sure it's a loud horn for such a little vehicle.

[laughs] [laughs] [?]

community is brought to you by farmers insura.. to Jeremy Chandler agency, a growing display of lights and all this symbolizing this, but Jeremy Chandler is out working hard and of course Dynamix Physical Therapy.

Spreading the Christmas cheer with the dynamics family.

Let's see.

That's what we got here.

We've got a beautiful Chevrolet is what we got.

Well, it's a Dynamix Physical Therapy vehicle.

I think meeting Mr. Ellison here in Ellison with that Chevrolet.

Nice.

County Commissioner in Ellison I believe.

-I can't tell.

-I think it's '63 it looks like now.

I thought it was '62 but maybe it's the '63 Chevrolet.

This is right sea?

Northside, Southside?

-Southside High School.

-Southside High School.

They're followed by Harmony Homeschool Collective, they're a nonprofit local homeschool collective that charges no tuition to be financially inclusive.

They accept and welcome everyone as an inclusive group.

They're currently holding a toy drive for local families in need.

They're neurodivergent a..

Friendly as well.

Check them out, Harmony Homeschool Collective.

[music] I hear the mass band coming up.

They certainly are Jackson, Madison County school system.

Jackson Madison County School System's mass band.

That cause Mr. Aaron-- Yes, I did see that.

Aaron Ellison.

Chevrolet.

The mass band from the Jackson, Madison County School System.

Choose us.

This band program and music programs.

We saw the football this year beginning to grow again, and it's great to see it.

It is.

Energetic, dedicated band director..

It's great to have these bands participate in the Christmas parade.

That means we're getting closer by the minute to the man himself.

I think he's right around the corner.

-Is he right around the corner?

-I think he is.

With the RTC program from Southside High School now the mass bands, as we get ready to wrap up the Christmas parade 2024 here in Jackson, Tennessee because I believe right over the horizon-- I believe right down, two streets down at that stop light is the one who everybody waits for.

I like their Christmas sweatshirts.

They sound so good.

Great job.

The mass band Jackson, Madiso.. Big salute to all these young people.

We're getting out tonight these band directors for the work coordinating these performances not easily done.

That's it.

We're about to reach the magic moment.

I think so.

Going back to the days when downtown was the retail center of.. Santa Claus coming to town was a big deal.

Still is in 2024.

The [?]

part of the Jackson Energy Authority, D-plus broadband system.

D-plus BB6 continue the tradition of covering the Chri.. on television, now streaming of course all over the world.

-That's it.

-Right here in Jackson, Tennessee.

We'll be playing replays after tonight.

If you didn't get enough tonight tune in to Channel 6, 206 HD, or online.

-There they are.

Mr and Mrs Claus back with us 2024.

There is the big man himself, Santa Claus.

Connecting community through Christmas.

The 2024 Christmas parade here in downtown Jackson.

No better way to bring the parade to an end than with Santa Claus.

That's it.

The official end to the parade.

A lot of the youngsters down here to see the man that makes it happen.

Steve Bowers and Cassandra Fuller with you, this Christmas Parade 2024.

How many of these have we done, young lady?

We have done a bunch.

[laughter] I think there's only been one that we've done where we got to wear short sleeves.

Yes, there it is.

-Not tonight.

-We wish you the best, my dear.

There we are.

Get all this reading material, I've holding everyth.. to keep it from blowing away.

-I know, you got to hold it down.

[laughs] -I'm trying to hold down the fort here.

Cassandra Fuller is going to be leaving us, going to work with the chamber here in Jackson at the end of this year, so this is the last parade we'll do together.

It is my last parade.

I'm going to be sad because this is such a gr..

It's been such great fun and it is great fun.

It's been a pleasure sitting by your side.

Well, I appreciate, especially tonight, an awkward setting in, but I was glad to be the grand marshall of parade, though it did take me several minutes to get caught up.

[laughs] To find out where I was on the list down t.. That's right.

I appreciate you carried.. Sure.

It's been a pleasure working .. My pleasure.

Hope you have a great Christma.. We say this year, and this the truth that the forces that put us on this planet, and put this planet in this universe, those forces are either personal or non-personal.

This season says those forces are personal, and they reach to us in this season.

-That' right.

-Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Whatever your faith, happy ho.. -That's it.

-An extraordinary year.

Good luck to you, kid.

-Thanks.

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[music] It's All About Home on West Tennesee PBS, and we want to showcase your community events.

Email them to us four weeks ahead of time to events@westtn.. That's events@westtnpbs.org.

Include the day, time, place, and what the event is about.

Then watch West Tennesee PBS to see your events announced on TV.

It's the All About Home community calendar on West Tennesee PBS.

Hello, this is Tom Britt.

West Tennesee PBS is working hard to bring you more local .. and quality PBS programs, and they need your financial help because they don't run commercials, they rely on your support.

It's easy to donate.

Go to their website, westtnpbs.org, and click on the "donate" tab.

Your donations to Channel 11 stay local and help WLJTTV continue their mission to be as local as possible.

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