The Town of Jonesborough’s Flag Committee invites the community to attend its 50thannual American flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, October 27th at 2:00 PM in the parking lot of TownHall. The event will feature Dana Helvey as the keynote speaker, and Daniel Boone’s Marine Corps JROTCprogram will lead the flag retirement ceremony. Over 1,000 flags will be respectfully retired during this event.According to the State of Franklin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution,Jonesborough is #1 in the state of Tennessee for retiring the American Flag with honor.

In addition to the ceremony, Ruth Verhegge will read a heartfelt poem about the flag, and the David CrockettHigh School Choral Department will perform the national anthem to open the event.

We ask that attendees please park at the Post Office parking lot or the Visitor Center parking lot as spaces atTown Hall will be reserved for the ceremony. Seating will be provided.

All members of the public are welcome to join in honoring and retiring these flags. This event is an importantreminder of the respect and care we show for our nation’s symbols, and we look forward to your participation.

For more information, please contact Chris Kudera at 423-735-9787 or chrisk@jonesboroughtn.org.