-- The title Miss "Polk Salad" is spelled P.O.L.K because of the Elvis Presley recording of the song "Polk Salad" Annie (Lyrics by Tony Joe White)

-- The Miss in Miss "Polk Salad" is used to represent a southern usage of the word and not to represent marital status.

Tennesse "Polk Salad" Assc.
P.O. Box 1006
Harriman, TN. 37748
  • David Webb (President)
  • Ron Coleman (Sec. Treasurer)
    • IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION
    Use only 6 to 7 inch shoots before berries. ""The roots, berries, seeds, and mature stems and leaves of pokeweed are poisonous"" says Extension Foods Scientist Jean Weese. (Source: Dr. Jean Weeese, Food Scientist, Alabama Coopertive Extension System (334) 844-3269
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    A few selected photos from the May 8th, 2010 Polk Salad Festival in Harriman, Tennessee. Click on any of the smaller images to view the image in a larger size.

    The 2010 Miss Polk Salad Paegent
    Events, acitivities and demostrations at the 2010 Polk Salad Festival

    People enjoying the events and performances of the festival.
    2010 Mother Of The Day Contest

    Kid activities
    Poultry Show

    Sheep Shearing
    Pottery
    Pony Rides

    Cooking and selling Polk Sallet