Friends of Hixson and Hixson Chamber Council members showcase the new welcome to Hixson sign hanging from the walking bridge in front of DuPont Elementary School. From left are Hamilton County District 3 School Board member Everett Fairchild, David Queen, Marv Martin, Zelma Blair, Donald Kane, Billy T. and Tom Signs owner Tom Marshall, Gene Huffine and Eddie Wilkes.
Photo by Katie WardMotorists traveling under the walking bridge in front of DuPont Elementary School can now look up and view the newly installed Welcome to Hixson sign, which was funded by Hixson Chamber Council, Friends of Hixson, Hixson Kiwanis Club, Hixson Lions Club and Morning Pointe of Hixson with a special discount from Billy T. and Tom Signs.
“Tom [Marshall] was real instrumental in making the sign for the walking bridge,” said Donald Kane. “The next sign will be installed soon at the intersection of Access Road and Highway 153.”
Hixson Chamber Council board member Gene Huffine said he worked on permits for the signs after Northgate Mall General Manager Joe Janosko came up with the idea to post welcome signs in Hixson.
“We wanted to give the Hixson community an identity and increase the quality of life,” said Hixson Chamber Council board member Marv Martin, adding that he hopes the signs will bring more people to Hixson to live and do business.
Aside from the welcome signs, the Friends of Hixson will also assist in purchasing the “Arise” sculpture at the intersection of Hixson Pike and Access Road.