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County Chamber to Hold 40th Annual Membership Banquet

HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will host its 40th Annual Membership Banquet on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Carroll County Civic Center. The evening begins at 6:15 with … more

10/5/23

Butler family members and members of the Bethel Board of Trustees stand alongside a temporary sign renaming Wildcat Stadium to Walter Butler Stadium. (L to R) Dr. Wayne Scott, Julia Maddox, Joseph Butler, Dr. Lee Butler, Easton Butler, Dr. Morgan Butler, Bost and Banks Butler, Thomas Butler, Joie Butler and Jennifer Butler, Dr. Walter Butler, Leon Cole, Ken Quinton, Lisa Cole, Craig White, Nancy Bean, Dr. Bernice Richardson, Jon Carlock, Patty Kahlden and Myra Carlock.

Wildcat Stadium Renamed Walter Butler Stadium

McKENZIE (December 2) — December 2, 2023 was a big day of honor for Dr. Walter Butler, president of Bethel University. more

12/5/23

Brooklyn Polinski, 18, is the 2022 Carroll County Fairest of the Fair. She is a freshman at Jackson State Community College and a resident of Atwood.

Carroll County Fairest of Fair

CARROLL COUNTY FAIREST OF FAIR 2022 — Brooklyn Polinski, 18, a graduate of West Carroll High School and a student at Jackson State Community College is the 2022 Fairest of the Fair. She is the daughter of Jessica Estes and Tommy Polinski of Atwood. She has blond hair and green eyes. Her career choice is to become a registered nurse. more

9/27/22

Harvie Halliburton and Salvador Bazquez of Seal Rite/Sports Rite of Tullahoma put the finishing touch on the pickleball courts at McKenzie City Park.

McKenzie’s Pickleball Courts to Open in May

McKENZIE — A new sport arrives in Carroll County when the first municipal pickleball courts open in McKenzie in May. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/18/23

Lori Dillahunty, representing Carroll County Inclusion Park and McKenzie Rotarian Joel Washburn.

Rotarians Hear About Inclusion Park

McKENZIE (March 19) — Lori Dillahunty, chairperson of the Carroll County Inclusion Park, spoke to the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, March 19. The non-profit organization is constructing a recreational area for people with limited mobilities and/or sensory issues. more

3/26/24

Dale Kelley Family — Carlene Kelley holds the plaque honoring the late Mayor Dale Kelley. Seated (L to R): Cliff Kelley, Amanda Wallace, Carlene Kelley and Meredith Surber. Back Row (L to R): Max, Holly, Ty, and Quinn Kelley, and Rick Wallace, Cole Edwards, and Tommy, Eli and Tate Surber.

Kelley, Vickers Families Honored During Huntingdon Festival

HUNTINGDON (September 24) — Dale R. Kelley was honored as the Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Lucy Vickers was honored as the Pioneer Family recipient during the 29th annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 24. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/27/22

Tatum Nolan Receives Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville announced its second cohort of Distinguished Tennessean Scholars on May 26. UT launched the Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship in fall 2022 with the goal of awarding a tuition and mandatory fees scholarship, renewable for four years, to one outstanding student from each county across the state. more

6/13/23

MHS 1960 CLASS REUNION — Members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1960 held their reunion on September 2 at the Hometown Hangout in McKenzie. (L to R) Front Row: Patsy Burrow, Delores (Thomas) Burke, Glenda (Wallace) Snider, Marilyn (Rich) Vinson, Joan (Bush) Robertson, Larry Ridley and Peggy (Reaves) Coleman. Back Row: Gladys (Hastings) Patterson, Annette (Sasser) Swartzlander, Sarah (Mebane) Brown, Sue (McCuller) Ray, Karen (Webb) Camp and Dennis Coleman. Not Pictured: Jeanette (Bush) Jones.

1960 MHS Class Holds Reunion

On September 2, the members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1960 met for their sixty-third reunion. more

10/3/23

ThreeStar Award for Carroll County — Tessa Kyle, ECD Community Development Director, McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin, Monica Heath, McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Director, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, Huntingdon Mayor Nina Smothers, and Jody Sliger, ECD Community Development Director — ThreeStar Director.

County, McKenzie, Huntingdon Honored During ECD Conference

CHATTANOOGA (September 19) — The county of Carroll, City of McKenzie and the Town of Huntingdon were each honored during the annual Governor’s Conference hosted in Chattanooga on September 19. more

10/17/23

The photo shows contractors replacing the sidewalks along Broadway.

Construction Continues in Downtown McKenzie

McKENZIE — Construction of sidewalks and new decorative lighting continues in downtown McKenzie. more

3/26/24

McKenzie Alumni Association Spotlights Alumni at Recent Events

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has spotlighted alumni at recent local events. One of the goals of the organization is to salute MHS graduates in various ways, with more activities being planned. more

10/3/23

The sidewalks along Cedar Street will alleviate the danger of pedestrians walking on Cedar Street to get from downtown to Highland Drive.

Cedar Street Sidewalk Project Nears Completion

McKENZIE — A sidewalk along one of the most traveled streets in McKenzie is under construction and slated for completion by the end of 2023. more

10/17/23

Huntingdon Hosts Veterans Day Program

HUNTINGDON (November 11) — Huntingdon High School held its annual Veterans Day program in the high school library because of audio issues in the gym. more

By Jim Potts
jpotts@mckenziebanner.com | 11/15/22

McKenzie Band presented a field show entitled Music of the Night.

McKenzie, West Carroll Earn Top Band Honors

HUNTINGDON (September 30) — Twenty marching bands competed at Paul Ward Stadium in the Huntingdon Marching Invitational. more

10/3/23

TCAT-McKenzie Holds Fall Graduation

McKENZIE — Wednesday, December 20 was the date set for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McKenzie Class of 2023 Fall Graduation. Commencement exercises began at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie. The keynote speaker was Mr. Joe Norval, principal and CTE director of the Carroll County Technical Center. more

12/26/23

Approximately 2,000 of the eggs were dropped from a helicopter as the eager hunters of eggs awaited their turn.

Third Annual McKenzie Chamber Egg Hunt was Great Success

McKenzie (March 23) — McKenzie City Park was filled with excitement as children from throughout West Tennessee gathered for the third annual McKenzie Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg Drop. more

3/26/24

Petals Azola Now Open

McKENZIE (November 11) — McKenzie’s newest florist, Petals Azola, owned by Angela Diller, held a ribbon cutting Friday. more

11/15/22

Huntingdon Town Council to Approve Budget

Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council convene August 16, 5:15 for the purpose of approving the 2022-23 budget and tax rate and amending the 2021-22 budget. Water and sewer rates will also be adjusted to … more

8/13/22

McKenzie Senior Center volunteers host a spaghetti dinner to benefit McKenzie United Neighbors.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

McKENZIE (April 13) — It was neighbors helping neighbors when members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center decided to host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors. more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 4/16/24

Martha Arnold to Retire as President of Bank of Gleason

GLEASON (December 22) — After 50 years of service with the Bank of Gleason, Martha Arnold will step aside as president and serve in a consulting role. December 31, 2023, will be her last day as president and Preston Frazier will move into the role. Martha has served in this role since 2011, when at that time she became the first female President of the Bank of Gleason. more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 12/26/23