Granville's Independence Hall features "America 250: Celebrating We the People:

The 27^th Annual Granville Heritage Day on May 23 will be a significant festival as the town highlights “America 250- Celebrating We the People”. The newly established Independence Hall will serve as the centerpiece of the celebration, showcasing the History of America. The Independence Gazebo Stage will host the Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m., featuring a Patriotic Opening that tells the story of America. Independence Hall will be accessible from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering tours of 250 Years of American History. Entertainment will kick off with The Fiddle Sisters performing at 10:30 a.m.,

11:30 a.m., and 3:00 p.m., followed by the Front Row Barber Shop Quartet at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. America 250 Storytelling will take place on stage at 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

A highlight of America 250 in Granville will be “The Story of A Country Doctor: House Calls, Dirt Roads and a Promise” at the historic Dr. L. M. Freeman doctor's building located next to Sutton General Store.  This is the only original doctor's office in Tennessee that retains its original contents and location, and where Dr. Freeman practiced medicine in Granville for over 70 years.  His granddaughter, Annette Parks, will share his unique story from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The festival will include a special American 250 Lecture with Dr. Larry Knox from Knoxville, who will discuss “The Flynn Creek Impact Crater” at 1:00 p.m. at the Granville United Methodist Church. Dr. Knox will be the third speaker in the Celebrate America 250 in Jackson County Speaker Series. He is a Professor Emeritus in the Earth Sciences Department at Tennessee Tech University.

The historic 1880s Sutton Homestead will offer tours titled “Stories That Built Us, Dreams That Move Us,” available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additionally, you can explore the Pioneer Village, which includes an operational Grist Mill selling freshly ground cornmeal and grits, a functioning blacksmith shop, a pottery shop, and a broom shop, along with various artisans showcasing their crafts. The village will also feature llamas and goats for this festival.

The Heritage Day Festival is renowned for hosting one of the state's largest Antique Car Shows, the Uncle Jimmy Thompson Old Time Fiddlers National Championship, various craft booths, and tours of 12 venues in Granville. There are also activities for children, delicious food, and a chance to Step Back in Time while Celebrating America 250. 

 The American 250 Celebration is funded by a grant from the Tennessee State Museum, with support from the State of Tennessee.  For more details, visit granvilletn.com or call 931-653-4151.