Chamber Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Chamber Awards. Each year the Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce honors those who are making a difference in our community.  It's a diverse group of well deserving individuals and businesses.

This year's Membership Awards Banquet was held Tuesday, January 24, 2012, with approximately 190 attending the event at the Brownsville Country Club.

And the winners are ...

Volunteer of the Year - Steve "Bobo" Vanstory

Educator of the Year - Mary Jane Williams

Ambassador of the Year - Jody Lea

Business Recycler of the Year - The Economy Store

Industry Recycler of the Year - Haywood Company

Small Business of the Year - Golden Circle Insurance Agency Inc.

Business of the Year - Sonic Drive-In

Industry of the Year - Cascades IFC Disposables

Woman of the Year - Marcina Harris

Man of the Year - Harvey Livingston

Here are a few pictures from the night.

It pays to Shop Brownsville!

It paid to shop at home for these lucky winners of the Shop Brownsville First Big Prize Give-A-Way. The campaign kicked-off December 4, with 20 local merchants participating. With every $10 purchase through December 22, residents were given a chance to win one of three big prizes; a 40" flat screen TV, an E-reader and his and her Citizen watches. Winners were drawn at noon, December 23, at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Pictured with their prizes are (from left) Julie Taylor, Lori Hatcher and Santia Taylor. This is the second year for the event sponsored by the Brownsville Business Association.

2nd Annual Kid's Parade a big success

The Haywood County Rescue Squad began the tradition of hosting a Kid's Parade around the Courthouse last year. It was a huge success and so was this year. Held Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2011 at the Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville, Tenn.

Here are a few scenes from the event, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Brownsville Christmas Parade

Here are a just a few scenes from the Annual Brownsville Christmas Parade held Saturday evening, December 3, 2011. Special thanks to the Haywood County Rescue Squad for pulling it all together and all their hard work.

Boy Scouts

Head Start

Dance Team

Was it really just a coincidence that one of the elves favored Drew? I wonder....

Raggedy Ann driving her car for First South Bank

Oops! We almost forgot the real reason for the season. The star atop the tree shown over a Manger scene on the back.

Lowes of Brownsville

Sweet Treats from Sugar Creek Retirement Center

Wal-Mart

Larry Douglas wins a trophy for his classic car. That's Vice Mayor Carolyn Flagg presenting the trophy.

Santa arrives in style escorted by the Haywood County Rescue Squad

Another Dance Team

Merry Christmas, Mr. Sock Money!

Sugar Creek accepting their 1st Place Float trophy. Yes, that is Diane driving the tractor!

Kids love riding in the annual Christmas parade.

Wayne McCool accepting his trophy from Vice Mayor Flagg.

Decorating Contest Winners Announced

Every year the Brownsville Business Association sponsors a Holiday Decorating contest for businesses. This year they also included homes. Here are the winners. They were all presented their cash prized at the Annual Christmas Parade on December 3.

1st Place - Business Category
Lock, Stock & Barrel, on the Square ... Santa knows he can find something for the person who has everything when he shops here.

2nd Place - Business Category
The place where Santa buys all his herbal teas and special oils and lotions ... All That's Victoria, on the Square. 

3rd Place - Business Category
This is how Santa can make sure all those gifts get to the right place by Christmas . He ships from  The Computer Patch, on the Square.

1st Place - Home Category
David Markowski, on Coburn Road, invites everyone out to view his acres of Christmas Lights.

2nd Place - Home Category
A long time tradition in Brownsville is to ride down Rooks Drive and see the Christmas Wonderland created by Jim Williams. 

Here are the winners right after receiving their cash prizes at the Brownsville Christmas Parade December 3, 2011. From left, Vickie Cooper of All That's Victoria, Amy Spotts of The Computer Patch, David Markowsi and Jim Williams. not pictured Albert & Paulette Campbell of Lock, Stock & Barrel.