This year, Ken Harrell highlighted the many entries from a make shift stage atop a trailer parked at City Hall. Country Christmas carols and songs entertained the gathering crowds as the Parade entries were judged down at the school. Spectators lined the streets from City Hall all the way to the Coop where the route ended. Soon the music of Alan Jackson was replaced with drum beat from Eagleville High School Marching band. Playing their instruments and marching down the street, this award winning band kept everyone’s toes tapping and even made some of the younger ones dance…

The Grand Marshall for this year’s parade, Keith Bilbrey from WSM radio and Grand Ole Opry fame, rode in style in a horse drawn carriage under the reins of Eagleville Mayor, Sam Tunes. Other dignitaries in the parade included state senators Bill Ketron and Jim Tracy, county mayor Ernest Burgess, state representative Pat Marsh and school board member Wayne Blair. All found great accommodations in antique vehicles supplied by Ronnie Hill. Lisa Cromwell also found her spot in the Parade. The JROTC from Eagleville School participated in Saturday’s parade with the Color Guard and Drill team marching and leading the way for the float with Veterans riding aboard.

The Eagleville Rutherford County Coop saluted all the Troops who are serving or have served our country. Riding the float this year were employee Lance Corporal Nik Mathiesen and his brother CPL Tim Mathiesen both of who have served in the Middle East. Various floats and entries included former and current military personnel including ...read more...