I hope that as people walk through the school they see that I set an example for a home town girl that grew up in hard times that made a good life for herself and to follow by example.” If you want to run your business, you need to have an education or you will have to depend on someone else and that is not always comfortable. These days you must communicate with people. “Everyone has a dream, but I have to say that your dreams cannot work without education,” says Tina. Via a special video that was filmed on the set of her latest IO commercial in Switzerland, Tina recalled the impact of education on her career. What’s Love Got to Do with It? Everything – a love of Tina Turner’s music and pop culture legacy, a love of historic preservation, a love of local communities and most of all a love for honoring the memories of those that traversed through the doors of Flagg Grove School. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is located along the Americana Music Triangle, the world’s #1 music destination – a preservation project along a 1,500-mile stretch of highway that birthed nine uniquely American genres of music.Ībout Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School Also, located on the grounds is Flagg Grove School, the childhood school of Tina Turner now home of the world renowned Tina Turner Museum, and the last home of Blues pioneer Sleepy John Estes. Inside, visitors can learn about the history of cotton, explore the scenic and “wild” Hatchie River and get to know the legendary musicians who call West Tennessee home. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center offers a refreshing Southern experience showcasing the history and culture of rural West Tennessee. Her restaurant reality show Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s aired the Oprah Winfrey Network.Ībout the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center Robbie takes you into the kitchen to prepare her most favored meals-smothered pork chops, salmon croquettes, baked chicken-and tells you heartfelt and humorous stories, including amazing tales from her life at the restaurant and on the road as a back-up singer. She passes down those traditions for generations of fans to enjoy in Sweetie Pie’s Cookbook. Miss Robbie started cooking with her mother as the oldest of nine siblings preparing meals for the family. Prior to running her own restaurants, Miss Robbie toured as a back-up singer for several musical artists including Ike and Tina Turner, the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Patti LaBelle and others. Miss Robbie Montgomery is the owner of Sweetie Pie’s, the nationally acclaimed soul food restaurants she founded in her hometown of St. To stay updated on the happening at WTDHC, visit Separately, tour tickets are $10 each and a seat at the tribute show are $20 each. Packages including a tour and admission to the nightly show are available for $30.
Tickets to the event can be purchased on site or in advance at. Luisa Marshall (Award Winning Show seen on Oprah Winfrey Show & Ellen)Ĩ:30 AM – Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church service (Tina’s former place of worship)
Samira Truly Tina (Reel Award Winning Show, featured in the Wall Street Journal) Larry Edwards (Miss Congeniality 2, Entertainment Tonight, The Tonight Show, etc.) Two tour options will be offered.ħ:00 PM – Tina Tribute Show at Carver High School gymnasium (Tina’s high school).ĭonovan Marcelle (Only fan to ever be invited on stage to perform with Tina)
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To get a full overview of the weekend’s activities, see below: Friday, September 23rdĦ:30 PM – Karaoke, trivia and TinaFam Dance Off Saturday, September 24thĢ:00 PM – To be announced special guest appearance.Ĩ:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Tours of Tina’s childhood communities (Nutbush, former homes, church, etc.) “Her soul food recipes are sure to be a hit in the fans households and her stories as a back-up singer and dancer for our hometown icon are going to create a priceless event for Tina’s most devoted fans.”įans can attend the conversation with Miss Robbie Montgomery and acquire an autographed copy of her latest book on site at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center on Saturday, September 24th beginning at 2PM. “We are honored that Miss Robbie is taking time out of her busy schedule to make a stop at our fifth annual Tina Turner Heritage Days,” says West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center Executive Director Sonia Outlaw-Clark. Cooking up what is sure to be the best Tina Turner Heritage Days to date, the Oprah Winfrey Network Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s star and former Ikette, Miss Robbie Montgomery, will be signing her latest book Sweetie Pie’s Cookbook at the Tina Turner Museum during the fifth annual celebration on Saturday, September 24th at 2 PM.
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