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The Holley-Guidry Company
3415 West End Ave.
Suite 101-d
Nashville, TN 37203
Ph: 615-460-9550 o Fx: 615-460-9553

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE GREAT TENNESSEE AIR SHOW 2005 TAKES FLIGHT IN
SMYRNA, TN MAY 7-8
Featuring The United States Air Force Thunderbirds
Presented By The Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority

NASHVILLE-April 6, 2005-The Great Tennessee Air Show 2005, a two-day aviation entertainment extravaganza takes flight May 7-8 at the Smyrna Airport in Smyrna, Tennessee. Attendees can expect two days of family oriented aerobatic performances with special appearances by the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet team. The Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority will tip its hat to all mothers this weekend by donating a portion of the proceeds to The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation, a 501 c (3) nonprofit public charity. 
The Great Tennessee Air Show 2005 marks the first air show in this market since 1999; the 2001 event was canceled following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. When the airport authority launched an extensive development and expansion project it chose to delay plans for hosting another air show. “The history of the Smyrna Air Show can be traced back to the early '70s,” notes John Black, executive director, Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority. "It's an extremely well-attended event. We're proud to host this event for Middle Tennessee and this year we're proud to showcase some of the many positive changes taking place as we continue on the path of a new master plan."
Gates open at 8:00am each day and flying begins at 11:00am. It is highly recommended that visitors arrive early. Danny Clisham will serve as Master of Ceremonies. In addition to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, aerial and ground performances will include the U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle Tactical Jet Demonstration; The X-Team and Masters of Disaster Aerial Stunt Show; Jim and Kyle Franklin - Jet-Powered Waco and Wing Walking; Jim LeRoy - Bulldog Aerobatics; Kent Shockley - Shockwave 300 mph Jet-Powered Semi-Truck; Bobby Younkin - One-of-a-kind Samson Biplane and the Twin Beechcraft; Swift Magic - Aerobatic Team; Rich's Incredible Pyro - Wall of Fire; and the Geico Skytypers. Other features include ground displays of aircraft and equipment from all four armed services and the Coast Guard, as well as displays by local police, firefighters and EMS providers. Visitors can experience the rumble in simulator rides, stop by the children's entertainment area, enjoy the offerings of various food vendors, or select a souvenir. The Air Show Network produces The Great Tennessee Air Show.
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation's guiding principles rise from its namesake, Minnie Pearl, the stage name created by comedienne Sarah Cannon. The Foundation's executive director Patrick Clemens describes Cannon as "a compassionate cancer survivor who wanted a foundation that provided hope through cancer research, patient and family support services, and education. We're very pleased to be a part of The Great Tennessee Air Show."
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8. They can be purchased at Middle Tennessee U.S. Bank branches; the La Vergne, Murfreesboro, and Smyrna Chamber of Commerce offices; or by visiting the www.airshownetwork.com website. Adult general admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children's (ages 5-12) general admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Children age four and under will be admitted free. Parking is free. Reservations for Box seats and Platinum Club seating are available exclusively through the www.airshownetwork.com website or by calling 1-800-367-5833 Monday-Friday, 10:00am-7:00pm central time. Coolers, backpacks, alcohol, cans, glass containers, and pets are prohibited. All vehicles and spectators are subject to security search.
Mark your calendar. Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8.
The sky's the limit at The Great Tennessee Air Show 2005!
For press inquiries / interview requests, please contact Randy Guidry or Debbie Holley at The Holley-Guidry Company - 615-460-9550.

Contact Information: 
The Holley-Guidry Company
Randy Guidry (Bayoubob418@aol.com) 
Debbie Holley (Beehive022@aol.com) 
ph: 615-460-9550
fx: 615-460-9553 

Websites:
Air Show producers
     www.airshownetwork.com

Air Show Performers
     www.airforce.com/thunderbirds               (USAF Thunderbirds)
     www.neurobellum.com/magicteam/               (Swift Magic)
     www.bulldogairshows.com                    (Jim LeRoy)
     www.shockwavejets.com                         (Kent Shockley)    
     www.skytyping.com                              (Geico Skytypers)
     www.younkinair.com                              (Bobby Younkin)
     www.franklinairshows.com                    (Jim Franklin)
     www.langley.af.mil/demoteam                    (F-15 East Coast Demo Team)
     www.airshows.org/profile_details.php?d+46     (Rich Gibson - Pyro)

Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation
     www.minniepearl.org
     www.positivelypink.org