The Brownsville Business Association’s annual Shop Brownsville First campaign resulted in big winners who walked away with a 50-inch TV, Chamber bucks and recognition for their decorating and promotion efforts. The campaign ran November 28 – December 19, 2015. The campaign was co-sponsored by the Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce.

Eight local businesses participated in the event that began with a Cash Mob, a “Deck the Courthouse” Christmas tree decorating competition and a chance to get in on the social media craze with Selfie Shopping. The event ended with a Christmas Pop-Up Shop, a visit from Santa and drawings for the Big Prize Giveaway that included a 50-inch TV and $250 in Chamber Bucks.

Phillip Knowles was the winner of the 50-inch TV. Anthony Hendrix , Pat Bailey and Jerry Chavers are Chamber Buck winners. Silver Linings Café and Coffee won the “Selfie Shopping” award for most social media mentions. The courthouse Christmas tree, decorated by employees, won the “People’s Choice” award in the “Deck the Courthouse” competition.

While the Shop Brownsville First campaign is heavily promoted during the holiday season, residents are encouraged to shop locally year round and asked to always check to see if a purchase can be made in Brownsville before shopping elsewhere.

For more information about the Brownsville Business Association, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/brownsvillebusinessassociation, or contact Vickie Cooper at All That’s Victoria, 731-772-4477.

(Gallery, top row, l-r) Eight businesses and organizations erected Christmas trees in the Courthouse lobby for the first “Deck the Courthouse” competition. The public was invited to vote for their favorites and the winner of the “People’s Choice” award goes to the Courthouse employees.
Santa joined the fun at the Delta Heritage Center to visit with the children and to help draw the names of the Shop Brownsville First giveaway. Pictured with Santa is Center Director Sonia Outlaw-Clark and Chamber Director Steve Hilton.
Silver Linings Café and Coffee was the winner of the most mentions on social media sites using the campaign hashtag #ShopBrownsvilleFirst. Silver Lining owner Annie Tennyson is shown with her trophy award.
(Second row, l-r) Phillip Knowles was the lucky winner of the 50-inch TV given away during the Shop Brownsville First giveaway. He is pictures here with (from left) Sonia Outlaw-Clark and All That’s Victoria Boutique owner Vickie Cooper. Cooper is chair of the annual shopping campaign.
Anthony Hendrix was the lucky winner of $100 in Chamber Bucks. These bucks are used the same as cash with participating merchants. Not pictured are Pat Bailey and Justin Chavers, who were also Chamber Bucks winners.