Evan Carter of the Texas Rangers to Light Frasier Fir Tree and Launch Christmas Season in Hometown Celebration
Published 9:34 pm Friday, November 3, 2023
- File Photo/Larry N. Souders With the sounding of the train whistle, the lights of the nearly 80-foot-tall giant Fraser fir tree at the Folsom House ignite, while the sunset fades in the west, to the oohs and aahs of the hundreds of attendees at last years 32nd annual event.
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Carter County Bank has exciting news for the community as hometown hero and Texas Rangers left fielder, Evan Carter, prepares to return to Elizabethton to illuminate the Frasier Fir tree and commence the Christmas season. This much-anticipated event will unfold on Saturday, November 18, at 824 East Elk Avenue and is free and open to the public.
Andrew McKeehan, President of Carter County Bank, expressed his enthusiasm for Evan’s homecoming and the chance to usher in the holiday season together. “Each year, our committee discusses who to invite to light the tree. We try to pick someone who has contributed to the community, and he is a shining example of Carter County and the people who live here. We are so proud of his success and can’t wait to celebrate with him.”
Evan Carter is a cherished local figure who has achieved remarkable success in his career and continually inspired the community. His return home is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the people of Elizabethton.
The event promises to be a joyous occasion, with the tree lighting symbolizing unity and community spirit. The public is warmly invited to partake in the festivities and share in the festive spirit of the holiday season.
For more details, please visit cartercountychristmas.com. Carter County Bank, a locally owned community bank and a division of Bank of Tennessee with $1.8 billion in assets, can be reached at www.cartercountybank.com or by calling (423) 543.2131. Member FDIC.
