Tennessee on the Brink

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Who: Hosted by 4th Tennessee and 52nd Tennessee

What: Tennessee on the Brink

When: September 7-9, 2018

Where: Davies Manor Plantation, 3570 Davieshire Drive, Bartlett, TN 38133

Why: Tennessee on the Brink attempts to bring to life the atmosphere of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee on the eve of the Civil War, circa May 1861. To accomplish this, the outbuildings at Davies Plantation will be converted into dwellings, a tavern, a store/commissary, and a boarding house. Speakers will pontificate throughout the event, with a secession vote taken on Sunday from participants and spectators alike. There will be a small military presence, representing the 154th Tennessee Militia, which period accounts mention in conjunction with secession rallies in the city of Memphis.

Impression Guidelines: Coming Soon

Preservation: All proceeds will be donated to Davies Manor Plantation.

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First set of guidelines deals with the uniformed members of the militia contingent. More to follow.

154th Tennessee Militia

The following guidelines are for the uniformed militia members.

HEADGEAR
1. Wheel hat (Mex War, civilian pattern in blue or black, or oilcloth)
2. M1858 forage cap
3. Civilian hat (preferably black)
4. Officers - blue shako with red pom-pom

COAT
1. Blue battle shirt w/ red tape trim
2. Officers - gray frock with red trim

SHIRT
1. Civilian pattern in cotton, linen, or wool
2. Confederate or Federal issue is acceptable

TROUSERS
1. Civilian pattern in white or light gray
2. Federal dark blue or sky blue
3. Civilian or Confederate issue (any color)
* period drawers, while not required, are highly encouraged.

FOOTWEAR
1. Civilian pattern shoes or boots
2. Military pattern shoes or boots
* period socks must be worn

CARTRIDGE BOX
1. M1839 cartridge box
2. M1808 cartridge box
3. M1857 cartridge box
4. M1861 cartridge box (limited numbers)
* cartridge boxes must have tins or blocks.
** cartridge boxes may utilize either buff or webbing cross belts. Blackened leather is also acceptable.

CAP POUCH
1. M1839 cap pouch
2. M1857 cap pouch
3. M1861 cap pouch

WAIST BELT
1. Militia belt of white buff leather or webbing
2. U.S. issue belt
3. Civilian belt

BAYONET
1. Appropriate bayonet for weapon
2. Large Knife
* bayonet scabbards my be belt or baldric mounted

HAVERSACK
1. Simple haversack of period construction in white/Undyed canvas or drill
2. Confederate issue haversack
3. M1858 U.S. haversack

CANTEEN
1. Tin drum style
2. M1858 U.S. canteen
3. Mexican War canteen
4. Bottles, jugs, etc.

BEDDING
1. Civilian Blanket
2. Civilian oilcloth
3. Quilt
3. US issue blanket
4. US or CS issue ground cloth
* Since militia will utilize a static camp, bedding is not required to be carried on the person.

WEAPON
1. Flintlock Military Musket (1795, 1816 Springfield, 1840 Contract)
2. Conversion Musket
3. 1842 Springfield
4. 1861 Springfield (extremely limited)
5. Civilian rifle or shotgun (extremely limited)

* * This list is not all-inclusive. Any questions on uniforms, equipment, or weaponry can be directed to the event coordinator or militia commander.

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Registration opening soon. Stay tuned.

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

TENNESSEE ON THE BRINK
Registration

Name: ________________________

Mess or Unit: _______________________

Address:

___________________________________

_____________________________________

Phone: __________________________

Email:

_____________________________________

Medical Conditions:

______________________________

If you have any medical training, please list your level and state of certification here:

_____________________________________

NO WALK ONS! Registration fee is $30. A portion of this fee will be used to procure rations and provide a bounty for wagons to attend. Any remaining funds will be donated to Davies' Manor Plantation. Please indicate below which impression you will be participating as:

154th TN Militia ___

Civilian __

Please send all registrations and fees to:

John Spain
123 Black Springs Rd.
Millington, TN 38053

OR
PayPal $32 to: causes2b1@aol.com

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Thank you to everyone who supported this event.