More than 700 people spent Saturday evening on the Matlock family farm in Lenoir City to kickoff the campaign to elect Jimmy Matlock to be the next Congressman to represent TN’s Second Congressional District.
The event included FREE Hot Dogs, Chips, Moon Pies and Water. Two hot air balloons, skeet shooting, corn hole games, patriotic and country music.
People lined up for the free food
The evening concluded with a brief program that is mostly captured below. So, if you couldn’t make it, we take you there. If you did attend, you can relive it.
Mike Campbell, Loudon County Property Assessor and State Rep. Kent Calfe along with his wife Marilyn Calfee visit.
There were 7 TN State Representatives, a slew of Loudon County, Lenoir City Elected Officials, Gary Loe the Chairman of the TN Conservative Union, Town of Farragut Alderman Ron Williams, Knox County Sheriff candidate Tom Spangler, along with citizens from all over the Second Congressional District.
Every detail was covered from golf cart shuttles to every activity on the farm to not running out of any food item.
The campaign kicked off as a well run machine.
God Bless America
Pastor Doug Sager
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Bo Carey introduces Matlock
Matlock Speech
One of the two hot air balloons
Matlock delivering his speech with his family behind him. From left to right, His wife, Daughter, two sons and one daughter in law.
After the speech Matlock visited with everyone.
There was even a baby to kiss.
State Reps. Matlock and Calfee with a supporter.
The backdrop
