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Bill Jones of Nashville took first place and the championship at the 45th annual Old Time Bluegrass & Fiddlers’ Jamboree held Saturday, April 21 in Holladay. The Saturday morning parade was larger than usual even though the weather threatened sprinkles of rain off and on throughout the morning. Long lines were quickly formed following the parade for some of the best BBQ in the state. “Those that weren’t there really missed a treat,” says Lisa Richardson. “That was some of the best BBQ I’ve ever eaten. All funds raised by the event go for education at the Holladay school. The winners of the event are as follows: Guitar: 1st place, Tim May, Nashville; 2nd place, David Holladay, Holladay; 3rd place, Jeff Hardaway, Madison, TN. 18 & under Fiddler: 1st place: Maggie Beth Estes, Hopkinsville; 2nd place, Ashley Sullivan, Mt. Juliet; 3rd place, Matthew Harrell, Nolensville. Old Time Banjo: 1st place, Dan Knowles, Paris; 2nd place, Matthew Harrell, Nolensville, TN; 3rd place, Tommy James, Lexington. Harmonica 18 & under: 1st place went to Dana Bell of Holladay. 19 & Over Fiddler: 1st Place & Champion went to Bill Jones, Nashville; 2nd place, Graham Williamson, Murfreesboro; 3rd place, Joe Alles, Nashville. Bluegrass Banjo: 1st place, Kenny Holland, Clarksville; 2nd place, Tommy James, Lexington; 3rd place,Kurt Stephenson, Dyersburg. Harmonica 18 & over: 1st place, Vina Mae Cardwell, Coffeeville, Miss.; 2nd place, Thelbert Hoing, Memphis. Dobro: 1st place, Jennifer Kennedy, Bowling Green, KY; 2nd place, Rich Arnold, Nashville; 3rd place, Rickey Locke, Dyer. Mandolin: 1st place, Kenny Holland, Clarksville; 2nd place, Joe Alles, Nashville; 3rd place, Ryan Holladay, Camden. Square Dancing: 1st place, Rocky Top Revue, Franklin; 2nd place, Dixie Tradition, Mt. Juliet; 3rd place, Rounders, Middle Tenn.
Bluegrass Band: 1st place, The Hollands, Erin; 2nd place, Tenn Ramblers, Bumpus Mills; 3rd place, Lex Luther & The Kryptonites, Middle Tenn.
15 & under Buckdancers: 1st place, Gary Giles, Thompson Station; 2nd place, Dee McKinley, Lyles; 3rd place, Justin Frazor, Smyrna. 16 & Over Buckdancers: 1st place, Earnest Travis, Nashville; 2nd place, Codye Coker, Portland; 3rd place, Lonnie Stewart, Mt. Juliet.
Parade Winners Best Overall Entry went to Robert McGromon in an 1960 Etzel. Best Overall Float went to Mr. and Miss Bluegrass; Little Mr. and Miss Bluegrass- Jeremy Wallace, Jessie Stafford, Jae Hunter Taylor and Kristen Churchwell.
Most Unique Entry went to Monty Tines in a yellow wooden car.
Honorable Mention went to South Forty Fire Truck. Best Antique Car: 1st place, Alton Norwood in an 1957 Chevrolet; 2nd place, James Beasley in an 1968 Impala and 3rd place, Ann Bourne (Woman of the Year).
Best Decorated Vehicle: Keith Arnold Realty and Auction. Community Service Entry: 1st place, Benton County Rescue Squad; 2nd place, Holladay McIllwain Fire Truck; 3rd place, Big Sandy Fire Department.
Best Dressed Horse and Rider: Tommy Hardin Showmanship: Mens- James Nicholes; Ladies- KaLynn Vick; and Parade Horse, Kenneth Bell.
Blue Ribbon Mentions: DARE Camaro/Officer Inman; 57 BelAir, C.H. Hardin; 1934 Red Plymouth, Greg Fullerton; Courthouse Representative Float; Benton Co. Vocational School; “The Quack” Duck Truck/Gerald Rindsey; 1948 Ford Truck originally restored, Billy Tubbs; Antique Fire Truck, Wayne Holladay; Thompson Mackinery, National Gu
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