Saturday, September 17, 2011, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Cumberland Caverns, McMinnville, TN
The Nashville Grotto of the National Speleological Society and Cumberland Caverns will host this celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Thomas C. Barr, Jr. This event coincides with the 50th anniversary of publication of Tom's epic book, Caves of Tennessee, and Tom's 80th birthday.
When Tom was alive, this event was being planned with his assistance and blessings.
To register, send a check for $25/person made payable to Cumberland Caverns, 1437 Cumberland Caverns Road, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110. Indicate tickets are for the Tom Barr event.
Tickets can also be purchased by credit card by calling (931) 668-4396
The event includes a bluegrass band, dinner in the Volcano Room, caver fellowship, presentations by Tom's dear friends Larry Matthews, Roy Davis, Ed Yarbrough, Dr. Bill Halliday and others. A movie highlighting Tom's life and legacy to the caving community will be shown and available for purchase. Some of Tom’s extensive collection of caving memorabilia will be displayed.
More information is available on http://www.barraroo.com