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Dr. Bobby Jones Historical Marker

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Dr. Bobby Jones, singer, evangelist, educator and Henry County, Tennessee native, popularized African-American gospel music on cable television. His show, "Bobby Jones Gospel" on Black Entertainment Television (BET) was one of the longest-running shows on cable TV. He's won a Dove Award, Grammy Award and many other honors and citations, including becoming Ambassador at Large for the Caribbean nation, Dominica.

While in Paris, Tennessee, stop in Sweet Jordan's for a treat and coffee. The Eiffel Tower is perfect for a few photo-ops as well as downtown Paris for the unique catfish statues, symbolizing the Fish Fry Festival. Have a brew at PerryLodgic Brewing Company and take some sweets home with you from Sally Lane's .

 

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Dr. Bobby Jones Historical Marker

317 E. Washington St.
Paris, TN 38422
United States

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