Brothers who restored several old properties receive key to the city during ‘Hooray for Harriman Festival’ [Video]

HARRIMAN, Tenn. — The Harriman community gathered on Labor Day for an annual festival celebrating the town and the people in it. Organizers said it included more than 130 vendors, bounce houses, pony rides, a carousel, a dunking booth and plenty more.

“When people talk about small-town America, that’s exactly what Harriman is. You come down here, you see your friends and family, you meet new people,” said Scott Mason, the Harriman City Manager. “All these buildings that used to be empty are now full. Harriman is growing by leaps and bounds.”

The 36th annual Hooray for Harriman Labor Day Street Festival was also held this year to honor two brothers, who city leaders said helped revitalize the city by restoring old buildings and creating new businesses. Travis Kirkland …