Standing up to Back the Blue… Rally at Grindstaff Automotive Group shows support for police, Trump
Published 4:39 pm Monday, October 26, 2020
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Ashley Grindstaff shared how the event Saturday was pulled together in a matter of a short time and said she and husband, Steve, felt it was important to let people know they stood behind the police men and women as well as President Donald Trump.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Brian Thomas makes no bones about who he is supporting for the 2020 Presidential race at the Back the Blue and MAGA event Saturday at Grindstaff Automotive Group.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Brian Thomas holds his Trump flag while another gentleman holds a Back the Blue flag at Saturday's rally.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Many including man's best friend came out in support of police and President Donald Trump on Saturday at Grindstaff Automotive.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders A young boy enjoying some alone time with his toys and sporting his Donald Trump hat for the MAGA and Back the Blue rally.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders This young rider is enjoying her time on the pony during Saturday's festivities at Grindstaff Automotive Group for the Back the Blue and MAGA rallies.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Leeann Bowman was recognized for all her hard work in organizing the event.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders There were several vehicles that paraded from Johnson City to Elizabethton's Grindstaff Automotive Group on Saturday in support of Back the Blue and MAGA.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Just one of many pets that came with their owners to enjoy Saturday's events at Grindstaff Automotive Group.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Music was just one of the fun activities going on at Grindstaff Automotive during the Back the Blue and MAGA rally on Saturday.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders The crowd stayed steady for the Back the Blue on Saturday.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Part of the festivities on Saturday at Grindstaff Automotive focused on a MAGA rally and no rally would have been complete with President Donald Trump merchandise. This merchant stayed pretty busy after setting up his booth.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders It was a day to shower support on the police that protect the citizens as Grindstaff Automotive Group held a Back the Blue and MAGA rally at their dealership on Saturday.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Tennessee State Representative John Holsclaw stopped by to greet the crowd and encourage support for the police during the Back the Blue rally.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders This group of cowboys and cowgirls were enjoying the fresh lemonade and other delicious concessions available on Saturday.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Several vehicles participated in a MAGA parade from Johnson City to Elizabethton on Saturday for the Back the Blue and MAGA rally at Grindstaff Automotive.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders A young man enjoys a pony ride as part of Saturday's events at Grindstaff Automotive Group.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders First Congressional candidate Diana Harshbarger dropped in on the Back the Blue and MAGA rally at Grindstaff Automotive Group on Saturday.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Attendees listen as First Congressional candidate Diana Harshbarger spoke at the Back the Blue and MAGA rally on Saturday.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders This young lady is zoned in while taking her turn riding a pony on Saturday.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders This young cowboy enjoys riding a pony during the Back the Blue rally on Saturday at Grindstaff Automotive Group.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders The Grindstaff Automotive Group hosted a Back the Blue and MAGA rally on Saturday at the dealership on Elk Avenue in Elizabethton.
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BY IVAN SANDERS
STAR STAFF
ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com
Saturday was a special day at Grindstaff Automotive Group as owners Steve and Ashley Grindstaff hosted a day to celebrate the brave men and women who make up our police force as a Back the Blue rally was held at the dealership on Elk Avenue in Elizabethton.
It was a full day as the Grindstaff’s had pony rides for the youngsters, food trucks, and several different booths set up for those who stopped in to take part in the special day.
An auction was held and donations were taken to support the police with the Grindstaff’s matching up to $25,000 of all money that was donated and raised in the auction.
Also, there was a MAGA rally as a number of vehicles drove from an earlier rally in Johnson City to Elizabethton to take part in the rally taking place at the local dealership.
Several vehicles with flags flying in support of the Back the Blue and President Trump arrived and parked around the dealership parking lot.
Two candidates running in the upcoming November 3rd election were also on hand to show their support to the Back the Blue rally as they encouraged everyone to get out and vote due to this election being such an important one.
First Congressional Republican candidate Diana Harshbarger was on hand and let those in attendance know that President Trump was impressed with the way his support is tracking in the state and also stating that she was a fighter and encourage everyone to go to the polls on Tuesday.
Tennessee State Representative John Holsclaw, Jr. was also on hand and shared how important it was for everyone to support the men and women that make up the police force not only in our area but nationwide.
Free t-shirts were given out to those in attendance and it was a full day of activities as everyone enjoyed the rally.
