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In the absence of a volunteer to plan the 2023 Rogersville Fourth of July Celebration, Dr. Blaine Jones and Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte are moving forward as they have done in the past.

“No one has come forward or volunteered their time to put on an event so Mark and I decided once again, we will work toward putting on another large fireworks show much like we have the last two years,” Jones said.

“We just can’t seem to let it go by the wayside, so we will do what we have been doing with a DJ all day long and a big fireworks show at nightfall,” DeWitte said.

The two have been in talks with Rogersville City Park Director Matthew Elkins. Elkins has some plans for involvement again this year after a highly successful kickball tournament last year. The event will once again take place at the Rogersville City Park on Tuesday, July 4 with fireworks set to go off at approximately 9:30 p.m.

The event used to feature a big name entertainer and the all-day show, but that has not been possible in recent years. Contact has been made with Bob and Garret Smith with Dynamic Effects and Fireworks Company and a huge fireworks show can be planned like they did last year.

“Hopefully, we will continue to get our great community support and get some big financial backing to put on a fireworks show like we did the last few years,” Jones said. “We will look into having a sound system for the fireworks soundtrack and a DJ again this year” Jones added.

Though no formal meetings have been planned at this time, more news will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.

“Anyone who would like to be a major sponsor for a huge fireworks show can contact me so we can get another year rolling,” said Jones. His phone number is 423-272-3150.

“We run the Fourth of July Celebration through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Four Square, Inc. so contributions or portions thereof may be wholly or partially tax deductible,” DeWitte said.

Those who want help out can mail a donation to the Rogersville Fourth of July Celebration, P.O. Box 35, Rogersville, TN 37857.