Mission
Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the culture and history of Jackson County, Tennessee with community-driven events, and to provide funding for other local organizations who provide necessary resources for our residents.
Our story
One home for a hometown tradition
The Poke Sallet Festival was originally envisioned by the Jackson County Jaycees and has been hosted by various nonprofit organizations over the years, including the American Legion, the Chamber of Commerce, the Jackson County Rescue Squad, and others. Frequent changes in hosting organizations made it difficult to maintain consistency and preserve the event's legacy.
In 2022, when the American Legion retired from hosting the festival, a group of dedicated locals who had grown up attending the festival decided to establish the Poke Sallet Foundation. Their goal: a sustainable nonprofit that preserves the festival's records, financials and integrity, and keeps this tradition going for future generations.
Every dollar stays in the community. Funds raised support scholarships, future events and community projects, with any additional funds directed to other local nonprofits.