West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center

10/14/2026

T.G. Sheppard was born William Neal Browder in Humboldt, Tennessee. After beginning his career as a musician and record promoter in Memphis, he adopted the name T.G. Sheppard and found success as a country recording artist. His 1975 hit “Devil in the Bottle” launched a career that produced numerous Top Ten country singles, including “Last Cheater’s Waltz,” “Do You Wanna Go to Heaven,” and “Slow Burn.” Sheppard remains an important part of West Tennessee’s musical heritage.

10/12/2026

What a great day of bluegrass at the Delta Heritage Center! 🎻🎶

A big THANK YOU to all the bands and pickers who shared their talent at this weekend’s Hatchie Bottom Bluegrass Jamboree. From the first notes to the final song, y’all gave us plenty of reasons to tap our feet and stay awhile!

Thanks, too, to everyone who came out, cheered on the musicians and spent the day with us. Good music is even better with good company!

10/07/2026

A familiar face is stepping into a new role! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Devon Parks, our new Director at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. After five years on our team, most recently as Operations Manager, Devon knows how much this place means to our community and the visitors we welcome every day. We’re excited to begin this next chapter with her!
Congratulations, Devon!

Please join the City of Brownsville in congratulating Devon Parks, the new Director of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center! 🎉
Devon assumed her new role on October 1 after five years at the Center, most recently serving as Operations Manager. Her experience, love for our community and commitment to welcoming visitors make her well prepared to lead this special place.
The Heritage Center serves as a front door to Brownsville and Haywood County, connecting visitors with our music, history and culture. We’re excited to see Devon continue its tradition of warm hospitality while helping shape the next chapter.
Congratulations, Devon! Stop by the Center, say hello and help us welcome her to her new role.

10/05/2026

We have the best time with our bus groups. Thanks to Mike Dragges Sr. for entertaining our groups and letting them sometimes get on stage with him.

09/28/2026

What a fun way to kick off Tina Turner Heritage Days! Thanks Main Street Brownsville 2.0 - let's do it again next year.

09/25/2026

Your schedule at a glance for the weekend.

09/24/2026

Welcome, Tina fans! 🎤✨

We are ready to welcome you for a special weekend celebrating Tina Turner’s remarkable life, music and legacy right here where her story began.

If you’re arriving in Brownsville early, begin your weekend with live music tonight at Uptown Alley Sessions! Join us from 6–8 p.m. beside Brownsville Meeting Grounds, 42 South Washington, for Simply Leland and Tennessee Smoke. Bring a chair, enjoy downtown and get into the Soul Town spirit!

Safe travels, y’all - and welcome to 💃🏽🎶

09/17/2026