National Catfish Derby in Savannah, TNJR Sweat, Anthony Landreth, Phil King and Larry Muse talk to us about the Derby, the Championship and their very successful Facebook live show and TV show. The "Granddaddy" of all Catfishing events - The National Catfish Derby's World Championship of Catfishing will be held on September 25, 2021, in downtown Savannah, TN. Tennessee River Productions along with Southwest Tennessee Tourism have taken on the efforts to keep this tradition ongoing. The Sportsman Division is the most popular of the Derby's rodeo and will be held starting August 29th through September 25th. There is no entry fee for this division and the largest catfish caught each week will win $100. The WCC will feature special recognition to the best youth, lady and senior participating teams this year and the coveted World Championship of Catfishing Belts. Other events that day will include a classic car show, special guest Mountain Man from Duck Dynasty making an appearance on Friday from 4-7 pm and again on Saturday from 3-5 pm, music at the Savannah Market, local food and retail vendors. Savannah, Tennessee is known as "The Catfish Capitol of the World." Through The National Catfish Derby's events, Hardin County's national recognition in the fishing industry grows exceedingly each year. This year boasts a great tournament sponsored by Packaging Corporation of America, Counce Mill, Hardin County, City of Savannah, Hardin County CVB, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association and Tennessee River Productions. This spectacular event does not just include fishing, but great family oriented fun for all on September 25th. This event will be an unforgettable time for everyone with activities for kids, classic cars, arts & crafts vendors, food and live music. Buckshot Daisy will be performing from 2-4 pm at the market. There will be face painting and a balloon twister for the kids all day. The car show will be judged starting at 12 and winners will be announced that afternoon. All events other than the fishing tournaments are free and open to the public t o view and/or participate. For more information on the National Catfish Derby's World Championship of Catfishing and its events, visit www.facebook.com/tnriverproductions or call 731-610-9863 or 731-925-8181
Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms. You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War. The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org. Musical Credit to: Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC
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