Step back in time and join us for a nostalgic journey through the 1940’s! This exciting event will transport you to an era of swing music, classic cars, vintage fashion, and the world’s greatest human conflict: World War 2.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the greatest generation as they endured the tests and trials of the uncertain times that were the 40’s.
Hosted in Savannah, TN, this in-person event promises an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic of the 40’s and create lasting memories through honoring the many heroes that lived and served in these trying times.

On the surface, Southwest Tennessee is a collection of charming small towns, mom-and-pop eateries, courthouse squares and barbecue gems. Dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover the fascinating stories, people and places that have shaped American history and culture. It’s defined, in part, by the stories of the larger-than-life figures with ties to the area.

In Southwest Tennessee, you can learn of the railroad history of the area, stroll through the home of Railroad Legend Casey Jones, learn how President Andrew Jackson and frontiersman David Crockett are tied to the area. Get to know Walking Tall Legend Sheriff Buford Pusser of McNairy County, who famously fought crime along the Mississippi state line in the 1960s.

Explore the history of African-Americans in the South, with sites that tell the stories of slavery and war, early freedom and the blues culture and the struggle for civil [...]

In the early 1900’s Portland’s big industry was “strawberries.” In addition to the large number of farms and agricultural businesses growing the country’s finest berries, there was a crating factory, a fruit processing plant, a canning factory and a freezing facility producing strawberries for Breyers Ice Cream and other national brands.

During the peak of the strawberry business, Portland would ship out 30 railroad cars a day. Portland started hosting the Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival in 1941 and that tradition continues today. Each year in mid-May the festival brings 40,000+ people together to celebrate the importance of the strawberry industry to Portland’s heritage.

Portland has become more industrialized over the past few decades, but we still have several local strawberry farmers who bring strawberries to sell at the Festival and have pick-your-own farms available in [...]