Granville hosts 27th Annual Heritage Day

 The 27^th Annual Historic Granville Heritage Day is set for May 23^rd and will feature the theme “We the People”.  This year's festival will be a special occasion with the Celebration of America 250, including all the unique exhibits and events related to it.

The festival started 27^th years ago with an antique car show, which has evolved into

one of Tennessee’s most renowned car shows. The event features 63 competition classes, with trophies awarded for first, second, and third place in each class. The show takes place on the banks of the Cordell Hull Lake, providing an ideal setting to showcase the elegance of antique cars. The entry fee is $20.00 per car, which includes free admission to the festival for the driver of the car.

This year's show will pay tribute to longtime antique car collector John Billingsley from Lebanon, showcasing part of his collection. John is renowned for his impressive array of unique cars. The event will also commemorate James Burton of Lebanon, a dedicated volunteer at this show and leader of the Mid-Tenn Region Antique Car Club. Some of his collection will be displayed as well. Registration for the show takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with no prior registration required. The show is located at 6800 Granville Highway, Granville. The festival also includes an Antique Tractor and Engine Show from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., honoring John Hobbs of Liberty. 

The festival is brought to you by its title sponsor, Bates Ford, and the following sponsors for the antique car show: Shenandoah Mills, Cedar City RV, Roland Digital Media, Diamond Plastics, J. & D. Specialized Equipment Hauling, AZ OR Office Supply, Dr. Roger McKinney, Granville Bed & Breakfast & Granville Gift Shop, and Wilson County Motors. The Antique Tractor & Engine Show is sponsored by Hix Bros. Tractor Service, Inc.

Heritage Day will include the Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival featuring the Old Time Fiddlers National Championship, Artisans in the Pioneer Village, Craft Booths, delicious food and several America 250 Events. Granville is presently hosting the Home Runs & Home Teams baseball traveling exhibit from the East Tennessee History Center, as well as Independence Hall, which highlights major event in the story of America.

With your $7.00 ticket to the festival, you gain entry to all 12 museums currently available in Granville. The festival runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more details, visit granvilletn.com or call 931-653-4151.

Granville Heritage Day Antique Car Show honors John Billingsley of Lebanon. Pictured is

his 1931 Ford Model Victoria Street Rod