JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -It was a day of local support and recognition in Jackson as residents gathered together to celebrate Lane College’s annual Homecoming parade.
Several streets closed for the event taking place through parts of downtown with performances from marching bands, dance and cheer teams, appearances from local organizations, Little Miss Juneteenth, Miss Tennessee Volunteer and more.
This year’s parade Grand Marshal is TN State Representative Johnny Shaw.
Shaw spent many years supporting the college and attending the Homecoming festivities. Shaw is retiring from the Tennessee General Assembly after several years working to make significant changes for Tennesseans which is why Lane College chose him to represent this special occasion.
We spoke to Shaw about the opportunity to participate.
”I’m just excited today to, to be the Grand Marshal and to leave this memory and to hope that it will be something some other student will pick up and remember," said Johnny Shaw, Grand Marshal and TN State Representative District 80.
Lane College will face off with Tuskegee University at 2:00 p.m. at Lane Field.
Homecoming continues this evening with a special Halloween edition of the All Black Affair Soiree beginning at 9 p.m. at the Kirkendoll Center.
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