Tuesday, May 16, 2017 10:44 am

Ticket deadline for the Cannon Courier's 7th annual sports Hall of Fame event is growing close.

Ticket sales are going quickly. The event is reserved for the first 250 who purchase tickets. Ticket deadline is noon Monday, May 22. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Arts Center of Cannon County.

This year's Cannon Courier Hall of Fame recipients include: basketball star Tara Solomon James, sports contributor Mitch Wilson, Harold "Toot" Jennings, a member of the undefeated 1954 football team, and Randy Gannon, football player and administrator.

In addition to honoring new Hall of Fame members, the newspaper will also present awards to Cannon County High School students who excelled in sports during this school year. Those awards include the Courier Male and Female Athletes of the Year, the Lion Award in addition to presentations for each sport.

Tickets may be purchased at the Cannon Courier office or by calling 615-563-2512. No tickets will be sold at the door.

However, you may order tickets via phone at 615-563-2512 or by email at advertising@cannoncourier.com

The meal is being catered by Prater's Barbecue.