Teapot Festival

Beginning early in 1981, the festival has grown into a weeklong event.

Beginning early in 1981, John W. Melton, administrator of the Gibson County General Hospital developed the idea of a "teapot festival;" to draw attention on the rare collection of Porcelain Veilleuses. His idea was favorably received by the city council. Melton served as the first Festival Chairman.

The festival has grown into a weeklong event beginning with a ceremonial Lighting of the Teapots and culminates in the Annual Grand Parade.

For information concerning the scheduled events, contact the Teapot Festival Committee at;
(731) 855-2013.

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Festival Events for 2008

Saturday, April 26th 2008

Horse Show at
Gibson County Fair Grounds
Time 11:00 a.m. ~Speed 1:00 p.m.
Fairgrounds Open at 10:00 a.m.
Sponsor: Gibson County Saddle Club
Contact: Vickie Sorrells,  731 855-0255
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Sunday, April 27th 2008

Tea Party at Teapot Room at Trenton City Hall
Time 3:00 p.m.       Tickets $12.00
Contact:  Vickie Sorrells,  731-855-0255

Opening Ceremonies  4:30 pm ~ City Hall
Special Music By Peabody High School Band
Betty Poteet and Joy Wallsmith, Emcees

Lighting of Teapots
Awards
Announcement of Grand Marshall
Introduction of Royalty

Monday, April 28, 2008

Prayer Breakfast
First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.   Tickets $5.00
Sponsors: Gibson County Miniterial Alliance, Ingram's IGA/Foodrite
Speaker: Lowe Finney
Contact: Bubba Abbott, 731-855-1916

Block Party
(food, games, entertainment & more)
5:30 - 8:00 pm ~ Bank of Commerce Armory Branch Parking Lot
Sponsors: I.G.A./Foodrite, Citizens City and County Bank, Westwin, Peoples State Bank of Commerce

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Teapot Cafe
11:00am -1:00 p.m. ~First United Methodist Church
$7.00 per plate ($.50 extra for carry-out)
Sponsor: Trenton Women's Auxiliary
Contacts: Deanna Green, 731-855-1269
Advanced tickets are suggested

Music Feast
6:00 pm ~ Trenton Middle School
Music * Cookout * Games
Featuring: TRMS 6th Grade Band
TRMS 7th & 8th Grade Band, PHS Stage Band, PHS Jazz Band, GCHS Jazz Band, GCHS Chorus
Sponsor: Gibson General Hospital
Contact: Carol Weems ~855-7929
Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the music and food

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Walk to School
Parents, Guradians & Elementary School Students
7:30 am ~ City Hall
Contacts: Danny Crossnoe ~ 855-0971

Eastern Star Salad Luncheon
11:00 am - 1:00 pm ~ Masonic Hall
Contact: Kareen Griffin - 692-3352

Grand Marshall Reception
2:00 - 4:00 pm ~ Teapot Room
Sponsor: Regions Bank
Contact: Chris Baldwin ~ 731-855-4244

Community Music Service
7:00 pm ~ First Assembly of God Church
Contact: Pat Riley, 731-855-1441 or 731-855-4767

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Health Fair
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Various health agencies will be participating
Sponsor: NW Gibson County YMCA, AgriAbility, UT Extension & Tennessee Department of Health
Contact:  Hank Warren, 731-855-7516; Joetta White, 731-855-7637

Healthy Luncheon
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Carry out only
Gibson County YMCA ~ $6.00 per plate
Contact:  Hank Warren, 731-855-7516
Proceeds benefit Relay for Life

3rd Annual Pet Show
5:30 p.m. Behind Harlan Morris
All pets are welcome ~ Entry Fee $5.00
Awards given for various categories including costumes
Sponsor: Trenton Animal Clinic
Contact:  Janice Dickey

Most Beautiful & Most Unusual Teapot Contest
Entries Due by April 25th
Winner announced on May 2, 2008
Sponsor:  Peoples State Bank of Commerce
Contact:  Pam Hopkins, 731-855-0772
Come in and help select the winner by voting at Peoples State Bank of  Commerce Downtown office 
 April 28th-May 1st   Entry fee:  $5.00 

Teapot Trot
6:00pm ~ City Hall
Registration begins April 1st at the YMCA and at 5:00 p.m. the day of the Trot
$10.00 Registration Fee
Sponsor:  Northwest Gibson County YMCA
Contact:  Hank Warren, 731-855-7516

TIWF Wrestling
8:00 p.m.
West Tennessee Wrestling Arena, 405 West 1st Street
Admission; $5.00
Contact: Joey Turner, 731-414-7948

Friday, May 2, 2008

Jeff Bates Concert
Freed Field (PHS Gymnasium in case of rain)
Music beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Susie Dowdy
Hannah Powell (Miss West Tennessee Idol) and
Keith Cochran with Goovin' Moo
Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20.00 and $30.00
Sponsor: WYN 107
Contact David Milligan

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Grand Parade
10:00am ~ South College Street
(Trenton Elementary School to Courthouse)
Contact: Kari Alexander, 731-414-0576

2nd Annual Car Show
Court Square
Registration: 8:00 a.m.-12 Noon
Judging will take place at 1:00 p.m.
Contact:  David Milligan, 731-414-3190

3rd Annual Truck & Tractor Pull
Shady Acres Park
Gates Open at 5:30, Pull begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets:  $10.00,  children under 5 free, available in advance
Contact:  Joe Wamble, 731-855-1521 

Fireworks
9:00pm ~ Shady Acres  Park

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Historical Home Tour
Various locations around downtown Trenton
Time:  2:00p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tickets available at Gibson County Chamber of Commerce
Contact:  Vickie Sorrells, 731-855-0973