104th Tennessee Valley Fair kicks off
By Mike Steely
Senior Writer
steelym@knoxfocus.com
The Tennessee Valley Fair has officially kicked off its 104th season and “Pointe of Ewe’ will run through Sunday, September 15. First Bank sponsored the ceremonies beneath the Pepsi Tent near the Jacobs Building on Friday and a large crowd attended the annual government and business luncheon.
Several speakers mentioned Tennessee Valley Fair board member Ed Shouse, who was present in the crowd. Shouse, who was a city councilman as well as Knox County Trustee, has been active with promoting the fair and the kick-off for many years.
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs said the fair is “bigger and better each year” and Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon noted Shouse’s service on city council and said that the fair represents the best in local produce that is “better for your health and tastes good too.”
Congressman Tim Burchett recalled visits to the fair as a young man and told a story of a greased pig getting loose as no one could hold on to it.
