SANTA’S VILLAGE RUNS DEC. 9-12 AT UT MARTIN

SANTA’S VILLAGE RUNS DEC. 9-12 AT UT MARTIN

MARTIN, Tenn. – The city of Martin and the University of Tennessee at Martin will host

the 37th-annual Santa’s Village holiday celebration Dec. 9-12 in the university’s Ned Ray

McWherter Agricultural Complex. The event is open to the public 6-9 p.m., Dec. 9-10; 11 a.m.-9

p.m., Dec. 11; and 1-5 p.m., Dec. 12.

The event is free to attend; however, visitors are encouraged to donate $5-worth of

canned foods or an unopened children’s toy to benefit local families in need.

Santa’s Village will include the traditional forest of lights and MTD model train display,

along with a petting zoo and carnival rides provided by Pope’s Amusement Rides. Santa will

make his annual appearance to visit local children. An arts and crafts vendor fair will also be

held during the event.

For more information, contact the city of Martin Parks and Recreation Department at

731-587-6784.