BrayBree Publishing

09/25/2022

Be sure to follow author and BrayBree co-founder John E. Talbott for updates on his latest projects.

Exploring ideas and adventures in literature and history

09/24/2022

"Jackson & Madison County Milestones" by Kevin D. McCann Independent Author and Publisher is now available on our website! These books will be signed by the author.

Jackson & Madison County Tennessee Milestones-Jackson & Madison County, Tennessee, Milestones celebrates 200 years of achievement in the Hub City

08/13/2022

05/17/2022

03/29/2022

Thank you to Parkers Crossroads Visitor Center for stocking copies of our latest book “The Diaries of Robert Henry Cartmell.” If you’re in West Tennessee, please stop by and pick one up!

29 March1856
taken from "Diaries of Robert Henry Cartmell"
"Commenced planting corn this morning about 8 o'clock. Expected to finish Bottom of Bill lot, but had to quit about 3 o'clock on account of rain -cloudy now & cool-

This wonderful book is available at Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Bookstore.

10/02/2021

John E. Talbott will also be signing copies of his book “The Recollections of Thomas D. Duncan” as well today beginning at noon.

It's going to get loud at Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center!!!! Here are the list of programs for today. Remember these programs are at Corinth not the Shiloh battlefield for the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Corinth.

10/02/2021

John E. Talbott will be signing copies of his latest book “In the Shadow of the Devil” today at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. It’s the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Corinth. Here’s a podcast of John discussing his book.

10/01/2021

Author Kevin D. McCann gives a presentation on his latest book “The Diaries of Robert Henry Cartmell.”

On September 14, 2021, Kevin McCann presented a program to Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society about his latest book, Diaries of Robert Henry Cartmell: A...

09/23/2021

During September the Bicentennial events have been centered around the theme of education, arts, and culture in Jackson and Madison County.
In the early part of this century, the Jackson Arts Council formally recognized arts, cultural, service, and educational organizations that produced arts events by forming the “Jackson Arts Coalition.” The Arts Coalition reflects a broad array of art forms and underscores the diversity of the arts and culture of our community. Many reflect the traditional arts of 200 years ago. Through the years, the group has flourished. It is easy to say that our citizens have a deep love for the arts, and it is verified with this impressive compilation of Arts Coalition members from all over Jackson and Madison County.

Read more about the history of the arts and culture in Jackson and Madison County from Kathy Landon Leatherwood here: https://bit.ly/3yxUEAe

09/17/2021

Come meet and greet Jackson-Madison County authors, hear book talks and have the opportunity to purchase their work. Discover your local authors at Book Fest, next Saturday the 25th at 11:00 am.

Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Celebration

08/30/2021

Musical Heritage By: Dr. Jeremy Tubbs To really understand the music heritage of a group of people, we must look back and understand their culture, which includes a unique blend of who, what, when, where, why, and how the music developed over a particular time period. For example, who created the mu...

08/28/2021

Kevin D. McCann Author and Publisher of Tennessee History will be giving a presentation and signing copies of his latest book “The Diaries of Robert Henry Cartmell” on Tuesday, September 14.

Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, September 14, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jackson-Madison County Library at 433 East Lafayette Street in Jackson. Please note the new time and location.

Kevin McCann will present a program about Robert Cartmell’s Diary and Madison County’s Bicentennial. Robert Henry Cartmell (1828-1915) was a young man on his own for the first time, making his start as a cotton planter in West Tennessee in the 1850s. What began simply as a means to account for his farming activities ultimately evolved into a personal diary of thirty-three (likely thirty-four) volumes through the mid to late nineteenth century and into the first quarter of the twentieth century. Each book chronicled not only his life, but the lives of his family and neighbors, as well as incidents, events, and deaths that took place in Jackson and Madison County, Tennessee. He shared his daily trials and triumphs on the farm, interactions with his enslaved people, his personal life, interest in politics, and opinions about the escalating tensions between North and South over the institution of slavery. This is the first volume of Robert Cartmell's transcribed and annotated diaries.

Anyone interested in genealogy is invited to attend the meeting. Annual membership dues are $20 and include quarterly issues of “Family Findings” with West Tennessee genealogical stories and research tips.

08/25/2021

Tennessee towns didn’t just “happen.” They were founded by investors who pooled their money, sent surveyors to find the most strategic locations, bought

08/23/2021

We don’t normally promote online sellers of our books, but we thought readers might be interested. Amazon has our latest “The Diaries of Robert Henry Cartmell” discounted 35%.

Diaries of Robert Henry Cartmell: A Cotton Planter in Antebellum Madison County, Tennessee, 1849-1860

08/11/2021

Drum roll, please! We are thrilled to show you the design that will be on our bicentennial t-shirts! It will be available to purchase at the Birthday Bash Kickoff Celebration this Saturday, August 14 in downtown Jackson.

Plus! The merch tent will have hats, polos, koozies, cups and more. Merchandise will be set up near the farmer's market office.

Don't miss out on all of the family fun, food, shopping, history and live music from the Sounds of Jackson stage this Saturday starting at 2 p.m. Opening ceremonies and live music will continue at Jackson's AMP at the Market at 6 p.m.

Click Birthday Bash Kickoff Celebration for a full timeline with details and musical artists.

07/30/2021

We are two weeks away from the Birthday Bash Kickoff Celebration in downtown Jackson! The event will start at 2 p.m. featuring live music, family-friendly activities, food and more. Click the event to view the full schedule, highlights include:

Free yoga classes from LIFT Wellness Center at 10 a.m. in front of the Amp (bring a mat) and at 2:30 p.m. in the Lift at Studio 1.

2 p.m. - Family activities including train rides, petting zoo, life-size games, crafts, storytime, emergency vehicles, slides, obstacle course, escape room, scavenger hunt and more.

2 p.m.- Live music from the Sounds of Jackson stage featuring gospel music from Patricia Cooper & Family, E. J. Shelton, Kelsea Merriweather and Wesley Johnson. Followed by Scott Myatt Music, Gloria White, La Ley Band & Angela Northern.

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.- Food trucks including The Owl's Nest, 2 Picky Chicks, Hot Pop Kettle Corn, Family Egg Rolls, The Farmer's Perk, LaCubanita and Carter's Concessions.

6 p.m. Opening ceremony and live music at Jackson's AMP at the Market from Hub City Mass Youth Choir, Carita Cole Music, The Doublewides, Bryan Moffitt and Magi Band.

The Birthday Bash Kickoff Celebration is made possible by Voya Financial Advisors - Jackson, TN and FirstBank. See you there!