Celebrating 200 years in Covington, Tennessee!

Bicentennial Gala

Step into an evening of elegance and community pride as we honor 200 years of Covington’s rich history. The Bicentennial Gala will bring together neighbors, friends, and supporters for a night of celebration in the heart of our beloved downtown. Guests will enjoy delectable dishes from Rick Laxton Catering, a silent auction, live entertainment by the Bruce Kee Band, and special tributes that reflect upon our storied past, applaud the vitality of our present, and look to the bright future that lies ahead.

From the charm of our historic architecture to the thriving businesses and cultural spirit that define us today, this milestone event will be a heartfelt tribute to the resilience, growth, and unity of Covington. Join us as we toast to two centuries of history—and to the next chapter yet to be written.

Multiple businesses to be honored for long time service to Covington!

Five local businesses will be recognized for serving the residents of Covington for 100 years or more. Founded in 1886, The Leader is the oldest business still operating today, in Covington. Bringing news to the residents of Covington and Tipton County, this locally owned and operated newspaper has been a pivotal business to our community since it's inception.  Next, Covington Granite has been serving Covington since 1890. This family-owned company specializes in family memorials, pet stones, repairs, and cleaning. Moreover, we have a second business that began in 1890 and will be honored during the Bicentennial Gala. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home has served Covington and Tipton County with the utmost sympathy and understanding to those suffering the loss of a loved one. In addition, Naifeh's Foods has been serving Covington since 1910. Through 5 generations, the Naifeh family has been dedicated to customer service and our community. Finally, Barlow Funeral Home will be honored on this once in a lifetime evening. Celebrating their 100th business anniversary just this month, Barlow is not only one of our oldest multi-generational businesses, it is also our oldest minority owned and operated business in Covington. 

Cocktail Attire Preferred

The attire for the evening will be cocktail attire. So men, dust off your suits and elaborate ties, and women, break out the sequins and dancing shoes! For one night this year, we plan to celebrate in high style and an abundance of elegance with 250 of our closest friends and neighbors!

Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Envisioning the Future of Historic Downtown Covington.

This event promises to be the highlight of the season, celebrating where we come from and where we are going! While honoring our past, help Covington Main Street envision what we want for our future in our historic downtown.