Bethel’s Garry Mason Named Fish Fry Grand Marshall

PARIS, Tenn.–The World's Biggest Fish Fry has found its 'forever home' and a large crowd was on hand this morning for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting. Visitors were invited inside at 711 E. Wood St. and got their first look at the new digs, complete with this year's Fish Fry merchandise. And as always, souvenir books were handed out to everyone.
They also heard the announcements of this year's Parade Grand Marshal–Garry Mason–and to whom the souvenir booklet is dedicated–Dinkins Home Center–both of whom have lengthy histories with the Fish Fry and promotion of the local community.
Originally from Buchanan, Mason's first job was working in the fish tent beginning when he was 12 years old. After marriage to his high school sweetheart Cindy Gaines, the couple moved to Springville and he made the bold move to turn his outdoor hobbies into his full-time profession. Most today known him as an outdoor guide and the coach of the award-winning Bethel University Basscats team. Mason has devoted his time to promoting our area, through his work as an outdoor writer and television host and as founder of "Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame". Mason and his wife are parents to Michael, Leslie, and Tyler and have eight grandchildren.
In announcing the Grand Marshal, Fish Fry General Manager Jennifer Starks said, "Through his lifelong dedication to the outdoors, Garry has inspired countless others to appreciate all that the outdoors has to offer and most certainly, the beauty of Henry County where he has always called home."

By Shannon McFarlin Radio NWTN