Homecoming extends to several communities

This Saturday?s Community Homecoming at Lucky CIC is reaching out to residents who live in the Lucky area and beyond.

People who live in Gath, Merry Oaks, Oak Grove, Dibrell, Blues Hill, Earleyville, Daylight and Green Hill are encouraged to attend festivities that begin at 5:30 p.m.

?We have several communities that we serve, not just Lucky,? said Lucky CIC president Jonathan Womack. ?That?s why this is called a Community Homecoming and that?s what we?re trying to stress. The community aspect is dying at this time and it?s very important for residents to be involved in their community.?

Saturday?s event will feature a home-cooked meal consisting of ham, green beans, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, fried apples, rolls, cornbread and dessert. Plates are $5, and kids under 10 eat free.

There will be singing from the Barbersharps, a four-part harmony group consisting of 20 to 30 singers. Visitors can bring pictures and memorabilia for display. Womack says there will be two tables available for collectibles, a touch table and a do-not-touch table.

An original 1807 deed from the Charles Creek area with surveyor Daniel Boone mentioned will be on display. The deed is also signed by Joseph McMinn who was governor of Tennessee from 1815-21 and John Sevier. When Tennessee became a state in 1796, Sevier was elected the first governor.

Visitors can also dress up in pioneer apparel and there will be a pioneer costume contest.

Homecoming at Lucky CIC was a popular tradition in the 1950s and ?60s, but the area went decades without having a formal homecoming celebration until last year. That event drew around 250 people and organizers are expecting a similar turnout Saturday.