Smyrna, TN – The exuberance of getting the needed $120,000 to cover the costs of getting the Red Hawks marching band from Stewarts Creek High School had everyone on “cloud 9”. At the last minute Tractor Supply came forward with the $40,000 donation they needed to put the band “over the top”.
Imagine the feeling of band members, parents, area residents—everyone, when government officials decided that the weather was going to be so rough that everything has been moved inside the rotunda of the capitol.
What do you do? TRAVEL EXPENSES are not refundable!
If you're the Stewarts Creek High School band, no sense in trashing $120,000 in travel expenses--"Go to DC and hope state offcials can work out a special concert".
Rep. Sparks Pushing for Help
State Representative Mike Sparks (R, Smyrna TN) told WGNS...
Therefore, the Red Hawks still plan to travel to Washington, DC for Inaugural Day this Monday (1/20/2025), even though everything has been moved inside
Representatives with Stewarts Creek High School are working with State of Tennessee officials about setting-up a concert in the nation’s capital to honor President Trump.
At this time, there is nothing firm, but Red Hawk band members, parents, and faculty are humbled to have received the vote of confidence with financial backing from a large cross-section of individuals and businesses. It's like the old rock'n roll song that says "All dressed-up and no where to go".
The Stewarts Creek High School family notes, “The arctic weather in DC has frozen-out the inaugural parade, but the Red Hawk band hopes that Tennessee’s political leaders will pave the way for an inside musical tribute honoring the 60th Presidential Inauguration from the Great State of Tennessee.
WGNS News has contacted many Tennessee politicians, but so far--there's nothing new to report. Stay tuned!
