Former President George W. Bush to speak at Athens Chamber benefit

In this June 23, 2017, photo, former President George W. Bush speaks during a summit held by the George W. Bush Institute focused on veteran transition in Washington, D.C. Bush will speak at the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce's annual benefit set for June 2019. In this June 23, 2017, photo, former President George W. Bush speaks during a summit held by the George W. Bush Institute focused on veteran transition in Washington, D.C. Bush will speak at the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce's annual benefit set for June 2019.

By Staff Report May 8, 2019 1 min read

Former President George W. Bush will be the special guest at a benefit for the Athens, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce on June 22, and tickets are now on sale.

The 13th annual benefit will raise money toward rebuilding the chamber’s office, which was destroyed in a fire.

Program and dinner tickets can be purchased at www.athenschamber.org or by calling the chamber at 423-745-0334.

Previous speakers at the event include Nick Saban, Peyton Manning, Amy Grant, Bo Jackson, Tim Tebow, Herschel Walker and Kirk Cameron.

For more information, call the chamber.