Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg, a festival centered on TV’s “The Andy Griffith Show” was celebrated at the Scott County Courthouse this past weekend. Mayor Terry Amick read a proclamation for the city in celebrating TV’s mythical Mayberry.
Amick presented keys to the city of Scottsburg in the opening ceremony to each of the celebrities, including Andy Griffith’s daughter Dixie Griffith, Don Knotts’ daughter Karen Knotts, Ronnie Schell, Margaret Kerry, Dennis Rush, Dreama Denver and author, Russell Estes.
Pictured with Amick is Allen Newsome and Rik Roberts who portray Floyd and Barney in the film “Mayberry Man” allowing spectators to feel more in the fictional town of Mayberry.
~photo by Olivia P. Tucker