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Northwest Tennessee Tourism Rebuilds Program, Unveils New Branding, and Hosts Inaugural Legislative Breakfast

As Northwest Tennessee Tourism continues the process of rebuilding, the organization is thrilled to launch new branding and a host of exciting initiatives. NWTN Tourism is set to host the … more

4/28/23

Members of the Webb School Alumni Association were present during the meeting of the Tennessee Historical Commission.

Webb School is One Step Closer to National Register

NASHVILLE (January 24) — On Wednesday, January 24, the Tennessee Historical Commission’s State Review Board met to decide on furthering Webb School’s nomination on to the National Register of Historic Places. The board unanimously approved moving the nomination forward to the National Park Service for final approval to the National Register. If placed on the registry, Webb School would then be eligible for National Park Service-administered federal preservation tax credits and grant programs. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 1/30/24

Matthew Holt, executive director of Renaissance, and Jason Martin, president-elect of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.

Holt Speaks to Rotarians About Bethel Renaissance

McKENZIE (June 20) —Matthew Holt was the featured speaker at the meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie’s weekly meeting on June 20. more

6/27/23

A drone’s view of the start of the Trunk or Treating. Thousands of children throughout the area participated in the Boo Bash, sponsored by Bethel University and the City of McKenzie.

Boo Bash Attracts Approximately 3,500 to McKenzie

McKENZIE (October 26) — The tenth anniversary of the Boo Bash, a joint effort between Bethel University and the City McKenzie, was one of the biggest yet with approximately 3,500 people attending. more

10/31/23

Uncle Sam leading the way during the Kids Parade on Monday, July 4.

McKenzie Holds Children’s Parade Downtown

7/5/22

Miss WCHS 2023 - Sydney Bosley, a senior at WCHS. She plans to attend Bethel University next year and be on the cheer team.

Miss West Carroll High School and Court

Atwood, Tenn. - Miss West Carroll High School and Court for 2023 more

4/28/23

The McKenzie Rotary had several guests from institutions of higher learning. Pictured (L to R): Rotary Vice President Christy Williams; Reverend Dr. Jody Hill, President of Memphis Theological Seminary; Dr. Yancy Freeman, Chancellor of UT Martin; Dr. Walter Butler, President of Bethel University; and Rotary President Jason R. Martin.

UT Martin’s Freeman Speaks to McKenzie Rotary

McKENZIE (November 14) — On Tuesday, Dr. Yancy Freeman Sr., chancellor of UT Martin, spoke to the McKenzie Rotary Club. more

11/21/23

Watershed Authority Board — seated Dale Kelley, (L to R) Kim Carter, recording secretary; Joseph Butler, Bob Clark, and Natalie Porter. Absent are Brad Chappell and Joe Smothers.

Lake Transfer of Ownership Was July 1

CARROLL COUNTY — Carroll County 1000-Acre Recreational Lake is now owned by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. That transfer of ownership occurred on July 1 with an intragovernment transfer of assets from the Carroll County Watershed Authority, a state agency to TWRA, another state agency. more

7/5/22

Ellie and Samuel Everett are ready for the parade.

McLemoresville Celebrates July 4 With Parade, Music, Fireworks

McLEMORESVILLE (July 4) — A long-standing tradition continued in McLemoresville on July 4 in downtown. The events started with a parade, starting at the McLemoresville Baptist Church and traveling a short distance to downtown. Temperatures were in the upper 90s, but that did not deter the spectators. more

7/5/22

The City of McKenzie’s fireworks show began at dusk at the McKenzie City Park.

McKenzie Celebrates Independence Day

McKENZIE (July 4) — On an extremely hot summer day, the greater McKenzie community celebrated July 4 with concessions, music and fireworks at McKenzie City Park. The annual tradition started in the 1980s and has become an annual must-attend event. more

7/5/22

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