The annual Sheriff’s Appreciation Day is July 19th at the Cove in Concord Park on Northshore Drive from 5:00 until after dark.  This is the eighth year that the Knox County Sheriff’s Office shows the community how much it appreciates the year round support and encouragement from the citizens.  This is a family oriented event with plenty of activities for kids such a climbing wall and moonwalk, food, music, and even a touch of Mayberry.  And best of all, everything is free.

 “This is a great way to say thank you to Knox County and give people a chance to see the dedicated men and women of the Sheriff’s Office and the great work they do everyday,” said Jimmy “J.J.” Jones.  “It’s also an important community outreach so residents can see first hand the resources used to help keep them safe.  It’s their Sheriff’s Office and we’re here to serve them.”  KCSO will have many of its special teams and equipment set up for hands on displays.  Rural/Metro will also have equipment and demonstrations available.

This year, WIVK radio is sponsoring up and coming singer, songwriter Joshua Stevens.  He was a finalist in the USA Network show, “Nashville Star.”  Be sure and bring a blanket or lawn chair for his concert, which starts at 7:30.

After his concert, you can go to the shoreline and watch the KCSO Dive Team simulate an air water rescue from a helicopter.

Rural/Metro and Pyro Shows are sponsoring the annual fireworks show.  This is always an exciting way to end the evening as people gather by the water and out in the lake on their boats to see the extravaganza put on by the same people who bring you Boomsday each year. 

Some folks from Mayberry will be mingling with the crowd.  Don’t be surprised if you see Barney helping with crowd control and Mr. Darling playing a tune on his jug.  Deputies will be trying to keep Ernest T. Bass in line as well.