National Catfish Derby

• 78th annual National Catfish Derby; downtown Savannah; Sept. 28; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tennessee River Productions along with Southwest Tennessee Tourism have taken on the efforts to keep this tradition ongoing; the Derby’s rodeo will have some changes this year; other events include a hot dog eating contest between Fire/EMS and Police, a classic car show, food vendors, arts & craft vendors, and live music that evening at the Savannah Market; for more information, call JR Sweat  731-610-9863, Ryan Johnson  731-613-3220, Mary Beth Hopper 731-616-7474, www.tnriverproductions.com, www.facebook.com/tnriverproductions