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President Tracy D. Hall selected as Grand Marshall of the 2023 Memphis Christmas Parade

By Victoria Brown 

President Tracy D. Hall waves to the crowds as Grand Marshall of the Memphis Christmas Parade in Whitehaven. 
President Tracy D. Hall waves to the crowds as Grand Marshall of the Memphis Christmas Parade in Whitehaven. 



Dr. Tracy D. Hall, president of Southwest Tennessee Community College, made historic news this holiday season as the Grand Marshal and first president of a college to lead the Memphis Christmas Parade. Staff, students, athletes and cheerleaders, joined Dr. Hall for the 27th annual parade that kicked off Nov. 18 in Whitehaven. 

Hundreds of Memphians attended to watch and cheer on Southwest and the parade as it processed down the iconic Elvis Presley Boulevard. WDIA-AM radio personalities and friends of the College, Stan Bell and Bev Johnson were the official hosts of the event. Johnson also teaches communications at the College. 

Students and staff join President Hall for a commemorative photo before the Christmas parade begins.  
Students and staff join President Hall for a commemorative photo before the Christmas parade begins.  

“I’m proud to have represented Southwest as Grand Marshal for the 27th Memphis Christmas Parade in Whitehaven. It was such an honor,” Hall said. “We are passionate about our students’ future, the communities we serve, and Southwest’s transformative impact on both.”

To watch Southwest’s participation in the Memphis Christmas Parade, click the image below or here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc_ab-biSHc

The College has been invited to participate in more parades throughout the city in December including the Collierville, Hickory Hill, Beale Street and UofM Tiger Lane parades. Stay tuned to Southwest’s Facebook page at @SouthwestTN to view photos and videos from these parades.