An exciting new restaurant concept called Deckers - the first anywhere in the United States - is being launched in Lebanon, according to the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. Deckers is located at 636 South Cumberland Street, under the same roof as the recently renovated White Castle restaurant.

A grand opening celebrating the debut of Deckers is scheduled for Saturday, July 10. The day-long festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local officials and personalities such as David Rife, the White Castle family member who was featured in the CBS hit series "Undercover Boss." (see video at bottom of page)

Both Deckers and White Castle are owned and operated by the same company - White Castle System, Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio.

Immediately following the ribbon-cutting, the first 100 customers in line will receive a free Deckers sandwich each week for a full year!

The grand opening will feature family-oriented activities, including an appearance by country music artist Jason Meadows, runner-up on the TV talent show "Nashville Star."

Here's the schedule for the day's events:

• 9:30 a.m. - Ribbon-cutting ceremony, immediately followed by give-away of free Deckers sandwich each week for a full year to first 100 customers in line.
• 10 a.m. - Other free give-away prizes for as long as they last.
• 1 until 4 p.m. - Balloon artist and face painter.
• 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. - Live performance with country music artist Jason Meadows from 1:30 until 2 p.m., followed by a Meet 'n' Greet with Jason.
• 5 until 7 p.m. - Live performance with country music artist Danielle Peck from 5 until 6 p.m., followed by Meet 'n' Greet with Danielle.

The celebration of Deckers' opening continues during July with the give-away of a "Decorate Your Deck" prize package from Lowe's. The public is invited to stop by Deckers any time and register for the summer-time prize package, which includes a deluxe gas grill and a five-piece outdoor furniture set. The drawing takes place at Deckers on July 24, and no purchase is necessary.

For more details about Deckers, visit www.deckerssandwiches.com.