CELEBRATING 31 YEARS

Newbern Depot Days started in 1992 as a fund raiser to renovate an old Illinois Central Depot located in downtown Newbern.

The Structure was very unsightly and lay in the heart of the downtown business district directly across the street from the former police and fire departments.

The City of Newbern purchased the structure and all the monies to restore the building were solicited from private donors to restore the building.  What they did not realize was the building would soon be recognized by the Tennessee Historical Commission and would be placed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Since that Saturday in September in 1992,  the 3rd Saturday of September has been dedicated as a day of continued celebration.

Depot Days is the longest continually held Festival in Dyer County.

2023 George Butler Memorial Rail Run

The Annual Newbern Depot Days 5K Race and 1 mile walk is now be known as the George Butler Memorial Rail Run.  Reverend George Butler began overseeing the race over a 15 years ago and was determined the race would be held annually regardless of the number of participants.   As a tribute to him, the race still continues.  All the proceeds from the racing event will go to the George Butler Memorial Food Pantry.  This pantry is operated by community volunteers from the Newbern Area and is located at the Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he  was the pastor for over 25 years.

Race Location 

Downtown Newbern

West Main St.

Newbern, TN 38024

Race Events:

5K Run

Choctaw Mile Awards 6 grade and U

Jr Choctaw Run Awards 2 Grade and U

Health Walk

Saturday September 16th

7:00 to 7:45 Race Day Registration

8:00 to 9:00 5K ,  Choctaw Mile Run Medals 6 grade and U, & Jr Choctaw Run Knot Medals 2 Grade and U

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9am Vendors

10am Opening Ceremonies

Street Events - Pull train inflatables - Youth activities

11am Classic Top Country

12pm $100 Drawing & Cakewalk

12:45pm Layne Smith

1:45pm $100 Drawing & Cakewalk

2:30pm Hutcheson Bros

3:30pm $100 Drawing & Cakewalk

4:15pm Aubrey Parker

5:15pm $100 Drawing & Cakewalk

6pm-10pm Doctor Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster

10pm $1000 Cash Drawing 

Tickets

Cash Drawing Tickets: $10

Cakewalk Tickets: $1 or 3/$2

Date: Saturday September 16, 2023: 9:00 AM 

Location: Downtown Newbern, TN

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