The Tennessee State Open Checker Tournament will be held on (Friday thru Sunday)  March 6 - 8, 2009, at the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, in Lebanon, TN.  The inn is located on Highway 231 (822 Cumberland Street) near I-40 (take exit 238 north off I-40).  The tournament consists of 3 divisions.  Two rounds will be played on Friday, four on Saturday, and two on Sunday.  Registration will begin at 1 PM followed by a business meeting at 3 PM.  Play will start at 4 PM on Friday and end Sunday at 1 PM.  For reservations, call 1-615-449-5781 and tell them you are a checker player.  Please make your reservations early.  For more information, call Frank Davis at 1-931-552-4246.  Submitted by Frank Davis.

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Approximately 7 hours and 440 miles from Greensboro to Lebanon, TN   Take I-40 West into Tennessee then exit on 238 toward Lebanon turn right onto US-231 N / S CUMBERLAND ST / TN-10 N.  You can't miss American Best Value Inn.  King or Double Bed $59.95 but Checker Players rate is $42.00   1-888-315-2378      Best Value Inn & Suites - Lebanon        http://www.bestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=795

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7 hours - 440 Miles from Greensboro to Lebanon, TN. - I-40 West all the way   See MapQuest

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