CUNNINGHAM, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Central Civitan Club held its 115th Lone Oak Picnic at the picnic grounds on Highway 13 on Saturday.

Even with the temperatures sitting in the mid-90’s and a heat index over 100, organizers estimate that more than 1,000 visitors stopped by. Close to 60 Civitan members along with family and friends also braved the heat to keep the event running smoothly.

Allie & Townes Greene at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Steve & Vicky Davis at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Saran Ray & Tisha Morgan at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
John & Susan Williams at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Kim McPherson at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Martha & John Hester at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Robert Nash speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Joel Wallace speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Lee Harrell speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Julie Runyon speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Caitlin Castle-Swaffer at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Jeff Bryant speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Cathy Kolb at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Joey Alongi speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Tina Englen speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Doug Englen speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Jeff Burkhart speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Michael Lankford speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Bill Powers speaking at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The silent auction at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Bob & Paul Herndon at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mike Akin & Carol Nesbitt at the Cruise- in at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Camryn & Ashleigh Travis at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
BBQ being prepared at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
BBQ being prepared at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
BBQ being prepared at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Leo Adames at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Sonia Laffoon, Trace Crow, Annie Laffoon & Walker Crow at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Joaquin Gomez & Jim Knoll at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The Back Lot Pickers at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The Cruise-in at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Kyle Marshall & Mycal Patterson at the 115th Annual Lone Oak Picnic in Cunningham, Tennessee on July 29, 2023. (Lee Erwin)

There were lots of family activities, especially for the kids, live music with the Back Lot Pickers, pork and chicken barbecue, and of course lots of water to stay hydrated. A classic car and truck cruise-in and a silent auction were also part of the fun.

In an election year, the picnic is known for drawing a number of political hopefuls and supporters. Several elected officials, and those with plans of running for office spoke to the crowd.

“We kicked off a new tradition at the 115th annual Lone Oak Picnic,” said Rob Reynolds president of the Central Civitan Club. “We started selling thick bologna sandwiches, and if you’re from this side of the Cumberland River, you know what I’m talking about.”

Proceeds help support many organizations, including Junior Civitan at Montgomery Central Middle School, BSA Troop 546, the Cunningham Volunteer Fire Service, Palmyra Volunteer Fire Service, Buddy Ball, and Special Olympics.

For more events like this, check out the Summer Fun Guide or visit the Clarksville Now events page.