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TJCA's Nomi McMullens reaching for the extra yard on the teams opening driving against Trinity Academy, TN. The Gryphons moved to 3 and 0 on the year with a 54 to 14 win.
The original World's Largest Cedar Bucket was built in 1887 as a promotion by the Tennessee Red Cedar Woodenworks Company in Murfreesboro, TN. Eventually, the bucket went many places, like the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair. The company burned down in 1952 and a local market bought it for display for over a decade, until it was purchased by a Rossville, GA amusement park for another decade. In 1976, the town of Murfreesboro thought the bucket should come home and it became the centerpiece at the local park Cannonsburgh Village. The bucket had always been prominent in Murfreesboro's history and some even remember the nickname "Bucket town." Sadly, in 2005 someone thought it would be fun to set fire to the bucket leaving the charred, fragile remains.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the new rebuilt World's Largest Cedar Bucket was brought back to the Village on Oct. 22, 2011. Ever since the original was burnt, the local Rutherford County Blacksmiths' Association were dedicated to rebuilding it. It took a little longer than expected to try to find Red Cedar that was the right hue, free of knots and could be cut into large enough planks. The new bucket was built to similar dimensions as the old bucket: 6 feet tall, 6 feet wide at the base up to 7 1/2 at the top, able to hold 1566 gallons. Now, it's kept locked behind a fence. My photo from a decade ago shows the bucket behind a wire mesh screen, but now it's bars I can fit the camera through - Using a wide angle lens, I can get the entire bucket in the frame.
See my video tour of Cannonsburgh Village here:
TJCA's Bill Lay being tackled on the home sideline during the second round playoff game against Elkin High School. The Gryphons advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs with a 55 to 34 win over Elkin.
TJCA guard heading in for a layup during the home varsity girls basketball game against Pine Lake Prep.
2nd half sack of Bessemer City QB Ja'hari Guthrie during the varsity football game with Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. TJCA won the Southern Piedmont Conference game by a score of 42 to 8.
TJCA's Camron Silva catches a long reception with seconds remaining in the first half to set up a final first half score. The Gryphon defeated Community School of Davidson 61 to 14 in Southern Piedmont Conference play.
TJCA's Caleb Camp putting pressure on Chatham Central's QB during last Fridays home game. The Gryphons jumped out to a 44 to 0 lead and held on to win by a score of 44 to 12 to move to 3 & 0 on the season.
There are many painted walls to be seen in Forest City. Here are a few. Forest City is in Rutherford County in North Carolina.
Amy Warlick and her family cutting on the Christmas lights during the lighting ceremony in Downtown Forest City, NC.
The photo does have a great bit of noise due to the lack of lighting but it was a great to capture the moment and their excitement.
There are many painted walls to be seen in Forest City. Here are a few. Forest City is in Rutherford County in North Carolina.
Along the Stones River in Murfreesboro Tennessee and the Greenway System in Rutherford County. HDR image created using Photomatix Pro HDR Software.
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A little one getting her new bicycle helmet from Forest City Police Department. FCPD was awarded the helmets by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
TJCA's Isaac Roberson forcing the late pitch by Calhoun Falls Charter QB during the first quarter of action. The Gryphons jumped out to an early 35 to 0 first quarter lead and went on to cruise to a 49 to 18 win.
TJCA's Harry Mauney singles early in the game against the Asheville Trailblazers at McNair Field, Forest City, NC.
United States Military All-Star out at first during a Memorial Day exhibition game against the Forest City Owls.
Along the Stones River in Murfreesboro Tennessee and the Greenway System in Rutherford County. HDR image created using Photomatix Pro HDR Software.
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