PRESS RELEASE FROM THE JACKSON MADISON COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Celebrity Golf Classic Tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 14th annual Celebrity Golf Classic sponsored by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce (“JMCAACC”) will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Bent Tree Golf Club located at 2993 Paul Coffman Drive. Celebrity golfers scheduled to appear include Ed “Too Tall” Jones, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys; A. J. Merriweather, local entrepreneur and formerly with the Harlem Globetrotters; and Avery Williamson, formally with the Tennessee Titans.
As the resource for African American business owners, partnerships and corporations in Rural West Tennessee, our objective is to help new and existing businesses reach their potential by using our resources to connect them with major corporations, community leaders, and other business owners so that they learn, grow and network for greater economic development and success. The strength of our businesses determines the strength of our communities and families.
This event is a fundraiser for the Follow Me into Business program. This program benefits youth in our community by providing leadership skills, job training workshops, internships, and summer jobs for eligible students. Registration for this event can be found on our website at www.jmcaacc.org or by calling our office at 731.424.2030 or 731.506.8219. Prizes will be given to the teams and players. After a morning of golf, you are invited to participate in both the silent and live auctions followed by the awards ceremony. Lunch will be provided.
This event is open to the public. For more information you can call the numbers above or email us at jacksonmcaacc@gmail.com.
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