Humboldt’s Eastend Drive has been named ‘T.G. Sheppard Way, and May 12, 2023, was declared ‘T.G. Sheppard Day’ by Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes
Country music legend and SiriusXM host T.G. Sheppard was honored May 12 by The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development with the unveiling of the “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in his hometown of Humboldt, Tennessee.
Earlier that morning, Sheppard served as Grand Marshall in the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. After both events, at a special reception, Sheppard was also presented by the City of Humboldt’s Mayor, Marvin Sikes, and President of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival and Humboldt Alderman, Shane Lynch, with a proclamation declaring May 12, 2023, “T.G. Sheppard Day” in Humboldt, and that Eastend Drive would be named “T.G. Sheppard Way.”
“Being from Humboldt, Tennessee is something I am very proud of and always have been,” T.G. Sheppard said. “Some of my fondest memories are from growing up there. When I left home to chase this crazy dream, I always knew Humboldt was my home. It’s such an honor to have the Tennessee Music Pathways marker unveiled at Downtown Green Space Park and to have Eastend Drive named T.G. Sheppard Way. It was an additional honor to be the Grand Marshall in the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival and to be a guest speaker at the Governor’s Luncheon, and to top it off, Mayor Sikes proclaimed May 12, 2023, as T.G. Sheppard Day. What an incredible day that I will always remember.”
Sheppard was born William Neal Browder on July 20, 1944. He is one of the most popular live performers in country music today. With 21 No. 1 hit songs, his live concerts are chock full of his chart-topping tunes like “Last Cheater’s Waltz,” “I Loved ‘Em Every One,” and “Do You Wanna Go To Heaven.”
Sheppard released his latest album, “Midnight In Memphis,” in 2019. With more than 40 years of show business under his belt, it’s only natural that Sheppard has developed a reputation as a solid performer who delivers exactly what audiences want. All this and more, combined with a steadfast commitment to entertainment, has truly made T.G. Sheppard one of the great legends in country music.
“I am honored and excited to have T.G. Sheppard be our Grand Marshall for the 85th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, receiving the much-deserved recognition from his hometown, (Humboldt, TN) for his major accomplishments in the music industry,” shared Shane Lynch, 85th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival President.
Sheppard kicks off his latest national tour May 27 in Selma, Texas. He performs at The Ned in Jackson on Nov. 17.
