Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from June 16, 1876  The 4th of July Celebration Committee met on June 14th and received reports from the subcommittees. The committee to select a location for the celebration chose the “hill in front of B. R. Walker’s residence” on Dyersburg Road. The committee to procure lumber for seats, tables, etc., reported it made “all the necessary arrangements.” W. L. McCutchen, Joe Deitch, and Samuel Landrum put forth a motion to “enroll and organize a company” to be styled as the “Continental Guards” and to participate in the celebration and procession. Another motion ordered that cordial invitations be extended to all Lodges, Societies, Sunday Schools, etc. in Fulton County. The old pioneers of the county were encouraged to join proposed procession as a “separate body.” Henry Buchanan was elected Treasurer…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from June 9, 1876  A second meeting of citizens to plan for the 4th of July celebrations was held at the Hickman City Hall on June 7th. The Money Subscription Committee, chaired by H. Buchanan, reported $154.50 had been collected from local businesses and individuals. A Committee on Arrangements was elected as well as subcommittees to schedule music, select locations, prepare locations, find tables, seats, stands, etc., organize ice, water for events, food stands, and police security. Other subcommittees included a pioneer recognition committee, special events committee, and a committee of ladies to superintend the setting of tables. The next meeting was to meet on June 14th.   On June 3rd, a meeting was held to discuss organizing a county fair at Hickman City Hall. J. W. Mayes was called to Chair the meeting and A. D.…