A PLACE IN HISTORY

The marker displays a written history about the song, Walker, and his store, along with photos. 

The Kentucky Headhunters and their song “Dumas Walker,” which was inspired by Clay County native Dumas Walker, were honored by the State of Tennessee with a new “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker placed here on the Historic Clay County Courthouse square last week.  A large crowd gathered to greet the band and witness the unveiling, including many members of the late Walker’s family, along with local and state officials.
It can be viewed on the northwest corner of the square.

Pictured with the Kentucky Headhunters band members (at left), (left to right) Doug Phelps, Greg Martin, and Richard Young are (back row, left to right) Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan, State Representative Kelly Keisling, Upper Cumberland Development District Public Historian Mark Dudney, (front row, left to right) Assistant Commissioner of Rural Tourism and Outreach Melanie Napier Beauchamp, TN Department of Tourist Development Middle TN Division Manager Ashley Nicole DeRossett, and Clay County Chamber of Commerce Director Dr. Doug Young.