Saw Grass Benefit Concert May 12 and 13

By Lilly Adkins

BSN Associate Editor

TRUMBO HILL—A GoFundMe House Fire Relief Fund has been set up for Jerry ‘Chainsaw’ Bryant and his mother, Flo, who lost their home March 4, in a fire. A concert, Saw Grass Benefit Bluegrass Show, has also been scheduled for May 12th and 13th at the Poppy Mountain Campground in Morehead.

The GoFundMe was created by the Haldeman Fire Department and Rudy Fest organizations to raise funds not only to help Chainsaw and Flo get back on their feet, but also for the future replacement of their home on Trumbo Hill.

“Chainsaw arrived home around 11 a.m. and discovered the entire home was filled with smoke. His mother, Flo, was inside the home and disoriented at the time of his return. They both escaped the fire safely,” the Haldeman Fire Department said on their GoFundMe page. “Olive Hill Fire Department arrived within minutes and began a successful fire attack. Mutual aid was also provided by the Hayes Crossing-Haldeman Fire Department where Chainsaw, has been a dedicated member of the department for the last 22 years. Chainsaw and Flo were both transported to St. Clair HealthCare for smoke inhalation and were released later that day. Their home is a total loss and they are currently living in a house owned by Jerry Bowen at 980 Tunnel Cut Loop in Morehead, Ky. 40351.”

Currently, they have raised $6,553 of their $20,000 goal on the GoFundMe page.

The concert will feature Keith Prater & Lacy Creek on Friday at 5 p.m.; Dave Adkins, Friday at 6: 30 p.m. and Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out on Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Sammy Adkins will perform at 2:30 p.m.; Billie Renee & Cumberland Gap will perform at 3:30 p.m.; Don Rigsby on at 5 p.m.; Charlie Woods & Deep Hollow at 6 p.m. and Hammertowne will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Admission for an adult for the weekend is $40; adult on Friday is $20, adult on Saturday is $25 and teens are half price. Camping is $20 a night for a 30 AMP site and $25 a night for a 50 AMP site.

All proceeds benefit Jerry “Chainsaw” Bryant & Flo Bryant.

For more information about the concert contact Rudy Burchett at 606-316-6677; Leroy Walker at 606-922-4987; Vic Adams 606-316-9566; Tom Carper 606-316-5011 or Tina Tackett at 606-356-5785.

To donate you can go to the GoFundMe page or visit Citizens Bank at 114 West Main Street in Morehead, and inquire about the “Jerry and Flo Fund.” Non-monetary items may be dropped off at their temporary home at 980 Tunnel Cut Loop in Morehead.