December 2023 Press Release (5)
Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store Combats January’s Chill by Serving up Warm Hospitality
Jackson, Tennessee – (Dec. 27, 2023) – As a new year welcomes in new opportunities, Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store resolves to continue serving its community by offering family-friendly activities, uplifting entertainment and, of course, plenty of Southern comfort food in a busy January schedule.
Every Monday morning at 10:30, the Jackson Room of the Casey Jones Museum will continue to host Craft Camp for children ages 0-10. Crafts will be seasonally themed during the month with campers creating paper bowl snowmen Jan. 1, paper bag snowy owls Jan. 8, painted ice skates Jan. 15, torn paper snowflakes Jan. 22 and snowman windsocks on Jan. 29. This weekly free event is always a family favorite.
Most Tuesdays in January will still feature live music in the Delta Room from 12-1 p.m., setting the stage for a pleasant lunchtime experience. Various local musicians will lend their talents, including Scott Myatt on Jan. 9, Lindsey Russell on Jan. 16, John Bickers on Jan. 23 and Justin White on Jan. 30.
Storybook Station continues to delight children on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. This free event offers a brief story time followed by a craft and a light refreshment in the Jackson Room of the Casey Jones Museum. This month’s stories include “The Great Spruce” on Jan. 3, “My Penguin Osbert” on Jan. 10, “Polar Bear Hug” on Jan. 17, “The Snow Lambs” on Jan. 24 and “One Bear Lost” on Jan. 31.
Friday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. will also feature live music in the Delta Room for guests to enjoy while dining. Highlights of the month include Michael Avery on Jan. 5, Daniel McClain on Jan. 12, Jacob Landers on Jan. 19 and Brandon Kirk on Jan. 26.
Guests should take note that Tuesday, Jan. 2, Old Country Store will be closed for employee training. But as a special treat headed into the new year, admission to the Casey Jones Museum will be free all day Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store is a multi-faceted destination. Located at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson, Tennessee, it encompasses the restaurant, Miss Anne’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Miss Juanita’s Gift Shop and the Dixie Café Takeout or Dine-In. The establishment is gearing up to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025. For more information, visit instagram.com/caseyjonesvillage, facebook.com/oldcountrystore, caseyjones.com or call 731-668-1223.