It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, and we’ve got just a few things happening this weekend!
We have rain in the forecast, so make sure you check to see if the event will continue as planned before you head out.
Here’s what we’ve got going on:
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮
𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺 If you’ve been meaning to get your boating certification, this is your chance! The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is hosting an in-person boating safety class at Brighton High School, taught by a certified instructor and capped off with an official Tennessee boating exam. It’s a great way to hit the water legally and confidently this summer. Just remember you must bring a pencil and your Type 600 boating permit, and you must be at least 12 years old to test.
Brighton High School, 8045 US-51, Brighton, TN 38011
5:30–9 p.m.
$10 boating permit required (Type 600)
Registration required: https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=61446&searchText=&selectedtype=0&startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&zipcode=&distancefrom=
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 The Ruffin Theater Fairy tales get a whole lot more complicated – and a whole lot more fun – when the Ruffin Theater takes the stage with Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical Into the Woods. Directed by Amy Settle with Jr. Director Julia Bogard and music directed by Andrew and Kristen Staheli, this production promises to be a magical night out for the whole family. Tickets are available through the Tipton Arts Council, so don’t wait. Runs like this tend to sell out. Ruffin Theater Show dates: May 22, 23, 24, 29 & 30 15 More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/977816868140746
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 Brighton Baptist Church and Central Church are teaming up for a community-wide block party at Brighton City Park, and everyone’s invited – no ticket required! The afternoon is packed with live music, kids’ activities, games, a kickball tournament, and hot dogs and snacks. It’s a great excuse to get outside, meet your neighbors, and enjoy everything that makes the Brighton community special. Brighton City Park, Brighton, TN 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1321709953117400
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟳𝟵𝟳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 Kick off Memorial Day weekend with live country music, food trucks, and a night out at 797 Distillery. The Justin Wright Band will take the stage Saturday night with a modern country show, while Llama Diner serves up food on site. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the all-ages show starts at 7 p.m. 797 Distillery Gates open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. All ages show More Information: https://www.facebook.com/797distillery
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟰
𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Take a moment this Memorial Day weekend to honor those who gave everything in service to our country. The Tipton County Veterans Council is hosting a formal observance at the Tipton County Museum, featuring guest speaker State Representative Debra Moody of District 81. This year’s ceremony will pay special tribute to three Tipton County sons: Charles Porter Smith (KIA, WWII), Otha Revelle Vinceson (MIA, Korea), and Odell Craig (KIA, Vietnam). It’s a meaningful way to spend part of your Memorial Day. Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington, TN 38019 2 p.m. Free More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/940894312305115
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 A powerful message meets a packed afternoon of community fun at Frazier Park in Covington. Bull Day, which is held in memory of Orlandus “Bull” Cobbins, is a family-friendly gathering organized around unity, peace, and community pride, featuring live music from the CJ $oul Band, a car and bike show, food and merch vendors, kids’ activities, games, giveaways, and community resources. The event will also include a scholarship presentation to Orlandus Cobbins Jr., Bull’s son, who will be attending Morehouse in the fall. Frazier Park, 412 Long Ave., Covington, TN 5 p.m. Free More Information: https://www.facebook.com/ayanna.dowell/posts/pfbid0K3TUrFZm8yKKBrYJ3TZZVMdXg3qzDREybj2RW8yRY1PYcrCj6JgwGQy4p9xzt9Kel
That’s all for this week!
We encourage you to remember the meaning of this holiday and honor the sacrifices of those who died in service to this country.
See you next week. 
Tipton To-Do List: May 22-24, 2026
