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Iconic artists of the twentieth century? Yes, the young Norbert Putnam played bass on thousands of recordings.  And, as a young entrepreneur, along with teenage pal David Briggs, he found success owning and operating some of the most famous recording studios, music publishing and record production companies in Nashville’s history. In his late twenties, he produced multi-platinum recordings on such artists as Jimmy Buffett, Dan Fogelberg and Joan Baez.   He also found time to play bass on one hundred and twenty recordings with Elvis Presley from 1970-77, and toured Europe and Brazil with the big screen “Elvis in Concert” show. Through these travels he met, and came to admire, the true, loyal fans of Elvis Presley’s world.



Later in life, after he retired, he was selected to design the recording studios and serve as director of the new "Delta Music Institute” at Delta State University. He developed the multidisciplinary curriculum and taught there for two years. In 2015 Putnam returned, with his wife Sheryl and two wild but loving poodles, to his hometown of Florence, Alabama.  As he walked the old familiar streets, he remembered, it was here, at the tender age of sixteen, he joined a group of local musicians who would record the first world-wide Muscle Shoals hits. With the release of his first book “Music Lessons, Volume One,” Putnam chronicles the highlights of a career well spent. Today he continues to write, travel, play and speak at various venues and universities throughout the world. And, occasionally he brings his "A Band of Legends" group, all old pros like himself, to recite stories and play the music they made famous. Putnam will be sharing a few stories as well as signing his book beginning at 5:30 pm.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the museum.  The Legends of Tennessee Music Museum at The Carnegie is located at 305 East College Street, Downtown Jackson, Tennessee.  To learn more or to purchase “Music Lessons, Volume 1” visit NortbertPutnam.com. The Legends of Tennessee Music Museum at The Carnegie: Website: http://jacksoncarnegie.com/ Facebook: Carnegie Center for Arts and History



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The Sue Shelton White bronze sculpture on granite will be dedicated at 3:00 pm, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Jackson City Hall Plaza. Presenters will include: Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris; Harbert Alexander Sr., Madison County historian, representing Jackson City Mayor Jerry Gist; and Jacque Hillman, president of the Sue Shelton White Memorial Committee, whose members will be recognized for their efforts. Paula Casey of Memphis, Tennessee Woman Suffrage Heritage Trail co-founder; will offer remarks on Tennessee, “The Perfect 36.” The event will feature local actor Dana Poteete portraying Sue Shelton White and Esther Gray Lemus will sing “Standing on the Shoulders” by Joyce Rouse. A number of “suffragists” may be present as well. Sculptor Wanda Stanfill will discuss the sculpture’s significance to Jackson and West Tennessee and lead the unveiling of the monument, funded by private donations and presented as a gift to the City of Jackson. The statue will become part of the Tennessee Woman Suffrage Heritage Trail and the nationwide Centennial Celebration of the Nineteenth Amendment in 2020. Sue Shelton White, Tennessee suffragist, 1887-1943, was a West Tennessee woman who changed America. Originally from Chester County, she became the only Tennessee suffragist thrown into jail for five days in 1919 for burning an image of President Woodrow Wilson in front of the White House because he reneged on his pledge to award women the right to vote. She campaigned relentlessly statewide for Tennessee to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment, becoming the required 36th state to do so, giving women in America the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920. Sue White became an attorney, starting a law practice in 1926 with Judge Hu Anderson. She wrote the married women’s property act and the widow’s pension act for the state of Tennessee, and then became friends with Eleanor Roosevelt, going to Washington D.C. to help write and implement the Social Security Act. The public is invited to attend this free presentation. For more information, call Jacque Hillman at (731) 394-2894.
Rico G. Bryson, Public Education Coordinator of the City of Jackson Fire Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to receive a Star Scholarship Award for his dedication to effectively reaching the public with fire safety education. As an award recipient, Bryson will attend NFPA’s Conference & Expo in Boston, MA, June 4-7, where he will participate in training sessions, conference events and a networking reception. NFPA’s Conference & Expo serves as the premier, annual event for fire, electrical, and building safety. “Rico has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to reducing Jackson residents’ risk to fire and related hazards and stood out in Tennessee for his commitment to safety,” said Kelly Ransdell, regional education specialist for NFPA’s Public Education Division. “He is truly deserving of this award, and we’re thrilled to have him attend this year’s conference.”

NFPA chose 12 scholarship recipients from the United States and Canada who provide consistent and innovative outreach to their community; actively use and implement NFPA resources and programs, including Learn Not to Burn®, Remembering When™, or Fire Prevention Week; promote NFPA in their community, state or province; and/or are new fire and life safety educators interested in learning about NFPA programs and materials.

 Winners were selected by NFPA’s regional education specialists and Canadian public education field advisor. Each scholarship is valued at $2,000 and includes travel, conference registration, and lodging. Mayor Gist stated, “Jackson citizens are very fortunate to have public servants like Rico Bryson to serve our community. Rico sets an example for us all to follow. Congratulations, Rico, for this special recognition.” Bryson is a 2015 graduate of the Jackson Chamber's Leadership Jackson program. ------ About the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. For more information visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at http://www.nfpa.org/freeaccess On Wednesday, May 17, the Tennessee Board of Regents honored West Tennessee Healthcare with the highest award it gives institutions for supporting its system of community and technical colleges. “We are blessed” to have you as a partner, said Dr. Allana Hamilton, Jackson State president. “Together, we are changing lives, one student at a time.” “West Tennessee Healthcare has given its funds, time and energy to expand the horizons of Jackson State Community College students,” said Dr. Barbara Prescott, Board of Regents member from the 8th congressional district, as she presented the Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy to West Tennessee Healthcare. Accepting the award were James Ross, interim president of West Tennessee Healthcare, and Vicki Burch, chairwoman of the organization’s board. “This is a great day,” Ross said. “West Tennessee Healthcare would not be able to survive, to thrive without local institutions like Jackson State who educate a great many of the organization’s 5,800 employees,” Ross added. Horace Chase, who was interim president of Jackson State at the time, nominated West Tennessee Healthcare for the award largely because of its funding of the college’s new Jim Moss Center for Nursing and the continued support for all of the college’s healthcare programs. The hospital has given Jackson State economic and other support through the years, while Jackson State provided an education for many of the hospital’s employees. “We’re extremely grateful to you for our partnership,” said James King, Board of Regents executive vice chancellor and interim vice chancellor for student services. Both Jackson City Mayor Jerry Gist and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris praised the healthcare institution for its support of local education.