Central Civitan Club to hold 115th annual Lone Oak Picnic on Saturday, July 29th
July 27, 2023
Cunningham, TN – Mark your calendars for a day of family fun and delicious food at the 115th annual Lone Oak Picnic, set to take place on Saturday, July 29th, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This much-anticipated event will be held at the Central Civitan Club’s building at 275 Highway 13 in Cunningham, TN. Free parking will be available off Alonzo Place, ensuring easy access for all attendees.
The Lone Oak Picnic is open to the public, and best of all, admission is entirely free! There’s something for everyone at this exciting gathering, with a fantastic lineup of activities and attractions planned. Guests can enjoy the rhythm of live musical entertainment while the little ones have a blast with inflatables and face painting, creating unforgettable memories for the whole family.
Car enthusiasts will enjoy the car cruise-in, featuring an array of impressive vehicles on display. And for those who love a bit of friendly competition, the silent auction offers a chance to score unique treasures and support a good cause.
Of course, the highlight of the event is the mouthwatering array of foods available for purchase. The Lone Oak Picnic is famous for its delectable pork and chicken barbecue, straight from the pit to your plate, ensuring a delightful taste experience like no other. For those with a sweet tooth or craving a quick snack, a variety of ice cream, chips, hot dogs, and refreshing beverages will be on the menu, satisfying every appetite.
Moreover, the Lone Oak Picnic serves as a platform for public office-holders and candidates for office to address the community. If you’re a speaker interested in engaging with the attendees, kindly sign in with the master of ceremonies before 11:00am.
The Central Civitan Club, responsible for organizing the Lone Oak Picnic, expresses deep gratitude to the numerous local businesses and individuals who have generously sponsored the event. Their support ensures that this annual celebration remains a cherished tradition, bringing joy and unity to the community.
So don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day with your loved ones and savor some of the region’s finest barbecue. Join us at the Lone Oak Picnic, a celebration of community spirit and summer delights that promises to be unforgettable!
About the Lone Oak Picnic
The Central Civitan Club has sponsored the Lone Oak Picnic since 1975. Lone Oak is a tradition for candidates in Montgomery County. All the money raised is used in the communities south of the Cumberland River through several projects sponsored by the Central Civitan Club.
The Central Civitan Club, for example, supports the local Boy and Girl Scout troops. The club provides financial assistance to victims of house fires in the community. It supports the educational and extracurricular activities of the students, teachers, and staff of both Montgomery Central High School and Cumberland Heights Elementary School.
It also supports the Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic League as well as the #BeMoreLikeWade 5K Scholarship Run/Walk/Crawl. These are just a few of the activities the Club Supports.
They also fund scholarships for and support many educational and extra-curricular activities of the students, teachers, and staff at Montgomery Central High School, Montgomery Central Middle School, and Montgomery Central Elementary School as well as Cumberland Heights Elementary School.
Lone Oak Picnic returns bigger than ever
August 3, 2022
Cunningham, TN – Clarksville, TN – The Lone Oak Picnic returned this past weekend, for the first time since 2019, bringing back all the things that have made it a community tradition for more than one hundred years, great music, lively conversation, and some of the area’s best BBQ.
The Central Civitan Club hosted this year’s event, the 114th Annual Lone Oak Picnic, and CCC’s Larry Pitts had the honor of introducing to the audience approximately two dozen candidates who are currently running in local political races. All of whom were eager to speak directly to Montgomery County voters.
Central Civitan BBQ Chicken Dinners event set for Saturday, October 24th
October 8, 2020
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan is holding their annual BBQ Chicken Dinner event on Saturday, October 24th, 2020. The Adult Plate is just $8.00. Please purchase tickets ahead of time. You can purchase from any club member or contact Susie Yonkers at susie.yonkers@gmail.com
This is take out only. Each dinner includes a 1/2 chicken, with baked beans, slaw, and a beverage. Pick up will be at the Central Civitan building located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
Lone Oak Baptist Church Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival
October 28, 2019
Cunningham, TN – On Thursday, October 31st, 2019, the Lone Oak Baptist Church will be hosting Trunk or Treat and a Fall Festival. The events will begin at 5:30pm and go until 8:30pm.
Everyone is invited to come out for a family friendly Trunk or Treat event and Fall Festival. It will be a fun night of candy, inflatables, games and more.
Lone Oak Baptist Church is located at 3685 Highway 48 in Cunningham Tennessee.
The Dawn Stanfill Foundation to hold 11th annual Dancing Til’ Dawn September 28th
September 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 28th, 2019, The Dawn Stanfill Foundation will be ending Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in style once again with the 11th annual Dancing Til’ Dawn event.
This year’s event is going to be a fabulous grecian themed evening where guests will enjoy an incredible silent auction, dinner, drinks, live music from the CrossRoads Band, and dancing at the F&M Bank Franklin Room!
111th Lone Oak Picnic has fantastic turnout
August 3, 2019
Cunningham, TN – Last Saturday, July 27th, 2019, the Central Civitan held the 111th Annual Lone Oak Picnic at the Central Civitan Club building located at 275 Highway 13.
This free event featured live music, inflatables for the kids, face painting, silent auction, a car cruise in and off course the BBQ the picnic is famous for.
Great day, great crowd, great weather, one hundred and eleven years of doing this and going strong,” said Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson. “This is one of the biggest and best organized community events that I have ever been to in Montgomery County. Talking to other Sheriffs that go to events across the state, they say the same thing.”
111th Annual Lone Oak Picnic set for Saturday, July 27th
July 19, 2019
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, 2019, the 111th Annual Lone Oak Picnic will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm. It will take place on the grounds surrounding Central Civitan Club’s building at 275 Highway 13 in Cunningham, TN. Free parking will be off of Alonzo Place.
Free and open to the public, the Picnic will include musical entertainment from father-son duo Back Lot Pickers and other musical guests. Children will enjoy inflatables and face painting. A car cruise-in and silent auction will round out the entertainment.
Central Civitan held their annual BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser, Saturday
May 1, 2019
Cunningham, TN – It was overcast and looked like rain this past Saturday, April 27th for the Central Civitan annual BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser. The rain held off and it turned into a great day for the event.
“It looked like it might rain at first, but it didn’t. It was a nice cool day for our fundraiser,” stated Larry Pitts with Central Civitan.
The dinners were take home only and included a 1/2 chicken, with baked beans, slaw, and a beverage. Each adult plate was just $8.00. Pick up was at the Central Civitan building located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
Central Civitan BBQ Chicken Dinners on sale now
April 26, 2019
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan is currently holding their annual BBQ Chicken Dinner event. The Adult Plate is just $8.00. Please purchase tickets ahead of time. You can purchase from any club member or call David Morgan at 931.624.3522.
This is take out only. Each dinner includes a 1/2 chicken, with baked beans, slaw, and a beverage. Pick up will be at the Central Civitan building located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department 18th Annual Chili Supper set for Saturday, February 23rd
February 17, 2019
Cunningham, TN – The Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Chili Supper will be held this Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 . It will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at the Montgomery Central Middle School.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to come enjoy a bowl of chili with cornbread, crackers, drink and dessert.