Jeanette Hicks, left, of Texarkana turned out
to welcome Tillman Franks to town. Jeanette was a member of the Louisiana
Hayride and had a hit duet with George Jones entitled "Yearning". At right
is Doug Davis of KCMC radio in Texarkana. Doug also has a web site, http://www.countrymusicclassics.com/.
Chip Bricker, owner of Smart Productions of
Texarkana, watches as Tillman autographs a book for him. Chip has a
recording studio and produces CDs and tapes. At left is Jeanette Hicks. At
right is Tillman's nephew, Joel Campisi of Texarkana.
Jason Gallagher, a manager at Books-A-Million
in Texarkana, is shown discussing show business with Tillman. Jason was
very helpful and cooperative during Tillman's visit to the store.