HUB CITY NOW: Interview with Mary Ross and Jackie Utley

October 27, 2021

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Jackie Utley and Mary Ross about the upcoming Veterans Day 2021 events in Jackson, Tenn.

The 9th Annual “Celebrating Our Veterans” Program will be held Friday, November 5th, 2021, at Highland Park Church, 1102 Campbell Street, Jackson, Tenn., beginning at 6:30 pm. Keynote Speaker will be Major General Tommy Baker, recently appointed Commissioner of Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. "Faces of Our Veterans" photos taken of veterans will be on display, and the free 8x10 color photos of each veteran photographed in August and September will be available to be picked up. The event is free to attendees. Masks and social distancing will be followed. Utley, who is chair of the event ask that the community comes out to show its appreciation to the veterans for the sacrifices they made for our country.

The 7th annual Downtown Veterans Day Parade will be held in downtown Jackson beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6th, 2021. A Black Hawk helicopter will land at the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 9 or 9:30 a.m. Parade line up will be at the center. Parade Marshall will be Colonel Jim Harding. Churches throughout Jackson and West Tennessee are invited to ring their bells to acknowledge the veterans. Anyone wishing to ride, march, or walk in the parade is urged to pre-register by phoning (423) 341-3330. Military veterans from all eras are encouraged to participate. The Veterans Committee can arrange transportation with advance notice. There is no entry fee for the parade participants. There will be a prize, provided by Doubletree Hotel, for the best decorated veteran’s vehicle. Ross is serving as chair of this event.

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HUB CITY NOW: Interview with Mary Ross and Jackie Utley

Hub City Now: Interview with Johnny L. Dodd, District 2 City Councilman and Vice Mayor of Jackson, Tenn.

July 3, 2016 Uncategorized

In Episode 5, Tyrone speaks with Jackson City Councilman and Vice Mayor Johnny L. Dodd, who represents District 2, about his community activism, how he came to care so much about his community, upcoming events he is a part of and his ideas of how everyone in the community can work together to make their city a better place through his Adopt A Block program.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Paul Gee, LaDawn Taylor and Jef Canter

September 6, 2021 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now", host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviews a few of the principal actors: Paul Gee, Jef Canter and LaDawn Taylor of Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey.

This is part two of a two-part special interview series on the acclaimed musical inspired by the true story of escaped 1850s slave Henry Brown. Brown, an 1850s enslaved Virginia man, shipped himself to freedom in a 2ftx3ft dry goods box. Henry was not only an abolitionist, but a performer, a musician and published author.

Gee, Canter and Taylor spoke about the award-winning Children’s Theatre Company of New York, a non-profit 501c3 organization, and why the CTC New York Ensemble was presenting the musical across the world.

They also spoke about the importance of Henry Brown’s story and how it relates to what has been going on in the world today.

Be sure to tune in to this inspiring, educational and thought-provoking interview.

For more information about musical, visit www.henryboxbrownthemusical.org.

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Hub City Now: Interview with ZaeSkee ALAZAE

November 13, 2022 Uncategorized

In this episode of Hub City Now, host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviews singer, songwriter and producer Zaeskee Alazae.

Zaeskee Alazae speaks about where his love of music came from, how it was cultivated and his family’s legacy in music.

Zaeskee Alazae comes from the West Side of Chicago. Zaeskee has been involved in the music industry since he was a child. He has won many awards and performed at numerous venues across Chicago. His mission is to bring people together with his inspirational lyrics and unique sound.

He is a new artist on the rise. His love for music was developed at a young age. His dedication to his craft shows and sets him apart from other artists. Zaeskee is becoming one of the most influential rising stars in today’s generation. The music industry has changed over the past few decades as technology advances. With all the various changes, it has become harder for artists to break through without the right connections, and following. A few ways artists can be noticed is through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Zaeskee Music Production is a blend of R&B, Hip Hop, and AfroPop. Influenced by the likes of Drake, Future, Omarion, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Dr Dre, Timberland, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Sly & The Family Stone FleetwoodMac, Rodney Jerkins, Ryan Leslie, Fred Hammon & The Winans.

Zaeskee Alazae also speaks about his style of music and what his motivation and mission is when he creates music.

Zaeskee Alazae also introduces us to the Belly Gang Project, why it was created and why he hopes it inspires.

For more information, visit Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. You can contact him for business inquiries at zaeskeealazae@gmail.com.

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