Where Culture, Community, & Celebration Come to Life

From benefit concerts to Juneteenth gatherings, Mother-Daughter Teas to family reunions—Montgomery is where moments become memories and traditions thrive

Joint Executive Board & Alumni Members Meeting
September Meeting

Joint Executive Board & Alumni Members Meeting

Saturday, September 12, 2026
1:30-3:00pm
125 Montgomery Way
Lexington, Tennessee
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Growing Through Grief
Bi-weekly event

Growing Through Grief

Healing doesn't happen on a schedule—and no one should have to navigate grief alone. Growing Through Grief is a welcoming community that blends conversation, gentle agriculture, and creative expression to help participants move forward one step at a time.

Whether you're carrying a recent loss or one from years ago, you'll find a safe space to listen, share, connect, and grow alongside others.

First Session

Saturday, August 8
6:00–8:00 PM

Schedule

Bi-weekly meetings
Children, Teens & Adults Welcome

Location

Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center
125 Montgomery Way
Lexington, TN

Cost

Free to Participate
Limited to 8–10 Participants

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Community Events

Montgomery Alumni Association is pleased to help share programs, activities, and events taking place throughout our community.

Community Celebration of Gospel Music - August 29, 2026
Community Event

Community Celebration of Gospel Music

The community is invited to enjoy an evening of faith, gospel music, food, and fellowship at Parker’s Crossroads City Park Amphitheater. Bring your lawn chairs and come out for a free evening of music and community celebration.

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Parker’s Crossroads City Park Amphitheater

Free to Everyone

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of faith through music and food.

For More Information

Contact William Carter Jr. (Junior)

(731) 234-6637

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Historic Community Celebration

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Celebrating Legacy, Arts, Culture & Community

Join the Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center for the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring the Performing Arts Academy at the Historic Montgomery High School and a special mural unveiling.

This milestone celebration represents more than the opening of a building — it symbolizes a renewed investment in culture, creativity, education, history, and future generations throughout Lexington and Henderson County.

📅 June 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 125 Montgomery Way
Lexington, TN
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Celebration Highlights

Experience a powerful day honoring history, creativity, education, and the future of the Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center.

Grand Opening Celebration Flyer
✂️ Ribbon Cutting
Official Grand Opening Ceremony
🎭 Performing Arts Academy
Program Launch Celebration
🎨 Mural Unveiling
Honoring Legacy & Culture
🤝 Community Celebration
Open to the Public
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Celebrate Our Past • Invest In Our Future • A Bold New Chapter
Mr. and Miss Freedom 2026 Pageant
Now Accepting Contestants

Mr. & Miss Freedom 2026

A Juneteenth Community Pageant Experience

Join Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center for a beginner-friendly community pageant celebrating confidence, culture, leadership, legacy, and the spirit of Juneteenth.

Attire & Presentation:
Ages 2–12 will participate in “Freedom Wear,” inspired by red, black, gold, and green.

Ages 13–22 will participate in Formal Wear and share a brief on-stage reflection on “Why Juneteenth Matters.”

📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 MCEC Auditorium
Lexington, TN
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Age Divisions

Contestants will compete for the title of Mr. & Miss Freedom in their respective divisions. Kings and Queens will be crowned in all age divisions.

Attire & Presentation:
Ages 2–12 will showcase “Freedom Wear” inspired by the colors red, black, gold, and green.
Ages 13–22 will participate in Formal Wear and share a brief on-stage reflection on “Why Juneteenth Matters.”

Mr. and Miss Freedom 2026 Age Divisions
👑 Toddler Division
Ages 2–3
✨ Tiny Division
Ages 4–6
🎤 Junior Division
Ages 7–12
🌟 Teen Division
Ages 13–17
🏆 Young Adult Division
Ages 18–22
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Freedom Fest Vendor Opportunities

Vendors are invited to be part of Freedom Fest Weekend 2026 at the Historic Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center. Food trucks, outdoor vendor spaces, and indoor vendor tables are available.

Freedom Fest 2026 Vendor Opportunities
Food Trucks Friday Only: $100
Full Weekend: $175
Outdoor Vendors Friday Only: $50
Full Weekend: $85
Indoor Vendor Tables Friday Only: $25
Full Weekend: $40

Vendor Setup: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location: Historic Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center, 125 Montgomery Way, Lexington, TN

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Freedom Fest Weekend 2026 • Community • Culture • Creativity • Freedom

🎶 Harmonies of Hope: Restoring the Legacy

✨ A Gospel-Inspired Benefit Concert
📅 Saturday, Sept 27, 2025 | 2–4 PM
📍 Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center

Join us for a soul-stirring benefit concert featuring hometown talent Parrish Rashad, raising funds to support MCEC’s youth and senior programs.

🎤 Special Moment:
Parrish will be formally introduced as our new Performing Arts Director—marking a new chapter of creative leadership.

🎟️ Individual Tickets: $25 | Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

More than music—this is a movement.

*For more information, view our SPONSORSHIP LETTER!

Become a Sponsor TODAY!

🎭 The Talent Within: Performing Arts Launch

📅 Fall 2025 (Date TBA)
📍 Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center

We’re launching “The Talent Within”—a bold new 4-week program in Acting, Modeling, Voice, and Leadership for youth ready to shine.

🎓 Designed to build confidence, creativity, and character
🎤 Led by our new Performing Arts Director, Parrish Rashad📣 Registration required. Schedule coming soon!

This isn’t just a program—it’s a platform for greatness.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

5th Sunday Unified Worship Services

Approximately 8 Churches and congregations from across the community gather to worship during services for spiritual growth and healing.

MCEC Concert 2025: Sponsorships & Individual Tickets

Legacy Program Collection

Power in Partnership Events

  • 💕 Mother & Daughter Tea Brunch

    🫖 A Celebration of Generations & Grace Presented by United Minds of Lexington & Montgomery Alumni Association
    📅 May 17, 2025 | 12–2 PM
    📍 Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center

    A beautiful afternoon steeped in love, laughter, and legacy. Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, and nieces gathered to honor the powerful bonds that shape our lives.

    💬 Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, Chair of the Executive Board for the Montgomery School Alumni Association, delivered an inspiring keynote message that stirred hearts and strengthened connections across generations.

    From elegant teacups to unforgettable memories, this cherished gathering reminded us all that every generation has a seat at the table.

    🎟️ Sold out with love.
    🌸 Thank you to all who made it extraordinary!

  • ❤️💛💚 Juneteenth 2024 Celebration

    🎉 Presented by United Minds of Lexington & Montgomery Alumni Association

    Food, fun, and fellowship filled the day as our community came together to celebrate freedom and unity. Guests enjoyed free fish plates, T-shirts, candy, and more—while vendors, food trucks, and jumpers brought energy, flavor, and joy to every corner of the celebration.

    🕒 We celebrated until 3 PM—and made memories that will last a lifetime.

    ✊🏾 Honoring the past. Celebrating the present. Inspiring the future.

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