STORIES FROM THE PAST

On Saturday, August 6, 2022, storytellers Kent Jones, Gus Radford, and Judge John Everett Williams entertained a full house at The Dixie as they shared stories from some of Huntingdon’s most prominent leaders. Relive this special experience in digital form! Available now at the QR code below.

DVDs will be available for purchase at The Dixie’s Box Office (while supplies last). Purchase your keepsake today by visiting in person or calling 731.986.2100, M-F, 10-4p.

MEET THE STORYTELLERS

W. KENT JONES

W. Kent Jones is a lifelong resident of Carroll County. He graduated with a BA degree from Bethel College and was awarded a Dr. of Jurisprudence Degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law. He has been an active practicing Attorney for 59 years, with an emphasis on real estate transactions and estate planning. Mr. Jones is certified as a National Title Professional by the American Land Title Association. He was recently recognized as a Tennessee Bar Association Senior Counselor. Mr. Jones is an elected member of Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame and Bethel University Sports Hall of Fame. Most locals will know him best for his years of being a sportscaster for Huntingdon Football games.

ROBERT ‘GUS’ RADFORD

Robert “Gus” Radford was born and raised in Huntingdon, TN. He graduated from the University of Memphis Law School and practiced law in Carroll County from 1973 to 1982. Mr. Radford was the District Attorney for 24 years and then went back to practicing law part time for another 8 years until he retired in 2014. Many locals will remember him as a referee for middle and high school basketball games since the mid-1970s. He is happily married to Linda Sides Radford and they have two children, Elizabeth and Will, and two grandchildren, Kate and Michael.

THE LATE JUDGE JOHN EVERETT WILLIAMS

Judge John Everett Williams lived in Carroll County his entire life. He graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1971 and from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1977. Judge Williams graduated law school at Cumberland School of Law. Judge Williams and his father practiced law as Williams and Williams Attorneys at Law in Huntingdon for almost 20 years. In November 1998, Judge Williams was appointed by Governor Don Sundquist to serve on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. In 2017, he was elected by his colleagues and serves as presiding judge for the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Williams was a proud supporter of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center.