Byron Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and he is also the proud son of a hardworking and loving single mother. His mother dedicated her time instilling in him that greatness requires sacrifice, which drives him as a devoted family man and United States Congressman. Byron is a graduate of Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron's career led him to Southwest Florida, where he worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron represented Hendry County and east Collier County in the State Capitol. During his tenure in the Florida House, Byron served as the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee Chair during the 2018-2019 Legislative Session and served as the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee's Chairman 2019-2020 Legislative Session. While serving in the Florida House, primarily focused on elder affairs, criminal justice reform, and ensuring that each child has access to a world-class education. Byron is committed to serving and giving back to the community that gave him so much. He has served Southwest Florida in many ways, including previously serving on the Board of Trustees for Florida Southwestern State College after being appointed by then-Governor Rick Scott. Byron continues to volunteer in his church as a youth leader and a mentor. He also enjoys volunteering as a coach in youth football and basketball leagues.

Brei has quickly established herself in the songwriter’s community as a smooth and sometimes edgy songstress who melds country, soul, and southern pop into one fused style. Her first single at country radio “Gave Him A Girl” was immediately recognized as “cute and catchy” by country music journalist and historian Robert K. Oermann in his weekly DISClaimer review column for Music Row Magazine. Brei made her CMA Fest debut in 2022, along with a performance on WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour. Her growing catalog of new music includes her debut album Brand New Country, released in Fall 2022, and new music on the way in 2023 through her global music distribution deal with Brown Lee Entertainment and The Orchard.  She is also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, where she served as an enlisted soldier and as an officer. 

Christopher Beth was a business consultant accompanying his daughter on a mission trip to the Brazilian Amazon in 2012 when a woman handed him a dirty cup of water taken straight from the river. Hearing the Lord say to him, “Help them,” he returned home with a conviction to follow God's calling. Upon his return from Brazil,  his team were introduced to the Sawyer PointONE filter. Using the same technology as kidney dialysis, the Sawyer PointONE filter removes all harmful bacteria, protozoa, and cysts like E. coli, Giardia, Cholera, and Typhoid once water passes through its membrane. Equipped with these filters and enough buckets to drain the Red Sea, they returned to Brazil, administered medicinal aid, distributed the buckets and filters, and, most importantly—delivered the Gospel of Jesus Christ to any heart willing to receive it.  Chris founded The Bucket Ministry (TBM), a non-profit organization working to share God’s love through the gift of clean, safe, drinking water.

Shimshi was born 1979 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. His first performance as a magician was at age 13. After 7 years of performing Magic in Israel, Shimshi moved to America and pursued his lifelong dream to perform in Las Vegas.  In 2004, Shimshi got a phone call requesting him to be the House Magician for the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. After a two-year run at the Mirage, he spent a year performing his fresh, cutting-edge magic at the World’s Greatest Magic show at the Sahara Casino and then the “V” Show at the Planet Hollywood Resort. Shimshi’s magic has taken him around the world- from Princess Grace Theatre in Monaco to the Winter Garden Theater in Berlin Germany, across Europe and Asia.  He has also appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Regis and Kelly, Master of Illusions, and was the last magician standing on America’s Got Talent.

When you stop by Bluebird Antiques and Ice Cream Parlor, in Bell Buckle Tennessee, Nancy Phillips, better known as Mama Phillips, will welcome you and brighten your day. You will leave with a smile and a story to tell.  Bluebird Antiques and Ice Cream Parlor offers hand-dipped ice cream, homemade waffle cones, old-fashioned banana splits, homemade fudge, caramel corn, and Mama Phillips’ fried pies. “The ice cream shop draws a lot of folks from Manchester, Tullahoma, Murfreesboro and Shelbyville,” said Billy Phillips, Mama Phillips’ son. “Most of them come weekly, and some come a couple times a week to get pies and ice cream and eat at the Bell Buckle Café.”  What attracts visitors to the ice cream store is the devotion that goes into each of the homemade treats.

A visit to Bell Buckle promises an unforgettable experience. You’ll see antiques, crafts, art from local artists – from the store’s shelves and walls to the numerous events held in Bell Buckle.

Don't miss the RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival on June 17th!  Go here for more information:

https://bellbucklechamber.com/bell-buckle-rc-cola-moonpie-10-mile-and-5k-run