Rodney Atkins, Austin Russell, and Lil’ Skinny Rock the Watermelon Festival

Hundreds and hundreds of people were on hand Saturday (8-10) for the final activity of the Hope Watermelon Festival.  Rodney Atkins was the star attraction.  Prior to star, Watermelon Idol Winner Austin Russell from the Sardis Community north of Ozan performed.  Opening the show was Lil’ Skinny (better known around Murfreesboro as Ethan Kuntz).  Emceeing the show was Chamber Director Christy Burns and President Maurice Henry.  The crowd ate it all up!

Kudos to Hope Methodist Church for loaning transportation to carry Rodney Atkins around town.  Jim Tyson and Brandon Perkins made sure Mr. Atkins got where he and the band needed to go!