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Dr. Roy Baker was the president of Bethel College from 1945 until his death in 1968.

When I was on the Bethel College campus, I always took note of the names on the buildings. As an athlete I spent a great deal of my time in Baker Fieldhouse which predates the Vera Low building in … more

9/25/19

Dr. Emily Ezell was welcomed to Baptist Hospital during an afternoon reception at the Huntingdon location.

Baptist Hospital Welcomes Dr. Ezell

HUNTINGDON (September 18) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County hosted a reception, welcoming Dr. Emily Ezell to Baptist Carroll County Family Health Care. The event was designed for the … more

9/25/19

Girls, Six Months to Under One Year (L to R): Third Maid Emerson Allee Watters, six months, Huntingdon, daughter of Brett and Krystle Watters; First Maid Ella Grace Manns, 12 months, McKenzie, daughter of Clint and Emily Manns; Queen Emory Kate Douglas, seven months, Bruceton, daughter of Justin and A.J. Douglas; Second Maid Skylar Griffin, seven months, Bruceton, daughter of Jason and Amber Griffin; and Fourth Maid Sarah Jane Ezell, seven months, McKenzie, daughter of Spencer and Emily Ezell.

2019 Fair Friends Baby Show

9/25/19

Carroll County Fair 2019 (Ages 4-6 Girls) Third Maid Lily McMackin, 4, daughter of Josh and Sara McMackin of Huntingdon; First Maid Collyns Wood, 6, daughter of Chad and Cassie Wood of Huntingdon; Queen Merritt Ghyers, 4, daughter of Mark and Michelle Ghyers of McKenzie; Second Maid Claire Woodell, 5, daughter of Chip and Tasha Woodell of Huntingdon; and Fourth Maid Marlee Mason, 4, daughter of Heather Bush and Jake Mason of Huntingdon.

2019 Carroll County Fair Royalty

9/25/19

Pictured (L to R): First Row: Kenneth Park, Drake Hall, Kanyon Mealer, Jonathan Roland, Justin Christian, Dylan McCaig, Blake Damesworth, Nathan Kyle, and Tyler Winstead. Second Row: Tanner Owensby, Brandon Arnold, Austin Gottsacker, James McCord, and Patrick Wilkes. Third Row: Keela Winchester, Shareka Pearson, Sharon Cooper, Karey Johnson, Keeley Freeman, and Dylan Darnell. Fourth Row: Ruben Britton, Sean Chaney, and Justin Bryan.

TCAT-McKenzie Presents Recent Graduates

The summer trimester at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at McKenzie ended with graduation on August 23, 2019. The ceremony was at McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and led by … more

9/12/19

Joel Washburn, Publisher of the McKenzie Banner and Dresden Enterprise.

Dresden, McKenzie Have Change in Family Ownership

DRESDEN (September 6) — The ownership changed today for Tri-County Publishing, Inc. (TCP), the publisher of the Dresden Enterprise and The McKenzie Banner. Joel and Teresa Washburn of McKenzie, … more

9/12/19

Pillowville Community Builds Helipad

PILLOWVILLE (September 5) — The hard work of the residents of the Pillowville Community, between McKenzie and Greenfield, paid off recently when the first patient was transported from the … more

By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com | 9/12/19

Kids paused from face-painting and other fun activities to meet Elroy the Elk. Pictured are (L to R): Kneeling — MaKayla Brinkley, Maleigha Nellett-Ray and Caydence Holifield; Standing — Stephanie Hollowell, Lodge Secretary Kassie Taylor, Chance Erikson, Past State President Hershel Wilkes, Raylene Stamm, Elroy the Elk, Bella Ritthaler, Brianna Yewell, Exalted Ruler Alan Martin, Chloe DeCanter and Tristyn Yewell.

Huntingdon Elks Lodge Hosts Open House

HUNTINGDON (August 31) — Huntingdon Elks Lodge #2152 hosted an all-day open house Saturday, inviting the public to enjoy food, fellowship and fun activities while learning about the wide reach … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 9/12/19

Pictorial History: 1969 Centennial Parade

Pictured is a hearse as it appeared in the 1969 Centennial Parade. The owner, Charles Penick, pictured on the right riding on the seat, purchased it when he bought Scates Undertakers and was used in … more

9/12/19

Former Carroll County Sheriff Sam Kennon holding a copy of the Tennessee Republican newspaper from 1923. The headline reads, LOOT RECOVERED: BANDIT IN NASHVILLE.

Weekly 150: Bank of McKenzie Robbed!

Growing up I heard a tale of two gun-toting outlaws from out west robbing the little bank on the square. Which in my mind gave way to the romanticized idea of a John Dillinger or Bonnie and Clyde … more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/12/19

Pictured is Dr. Scott Spivey and Donna Vick.

Second Harvest Food Bank Visits McKenzie Rotary

Donna Vick, Donor Relations Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee (Camden), was the program at the McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday, August 27. Founded in 1978, Second Harvest Food … more

9/12/19

Education Commissioner Visits Huntingdon

Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn visited Huntingdon Middle School last week. In a brief stop, she visited the classrooms of Misty Vaughn, fourth grade language arts; Amber Douglas, … more

9/12/19

Felicia Patterson and Kathy Ham of Beating Hearts Help Center.

Beating Hearts Hosts Annual Fund-Raising Banquet

HUNTINGDON (September 5) — Beating Hearts Help Center hosted its annual fund-raising banquet at the Carroll County Civic Center on September 5.Approximately 350 persons filled the Civic Center … more

9/12/19

Chancellor King was joined by many family and friends. (L to R): Lynn Twyman, father; Chancellor Jennifer King; and Debra Twyman, mother.

King Takes Oath as 24th Judicial District Chancellor

HUNTINGON (August 6) — Friday morning Jennifer Twyman King was administered the oath of office as chancellor of the 24th Judicial District. King was appointed September 4 by Tennessee Governor … more

By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/12/19

Jack Surber, a senior at Bethel University and Cindy Mallard, Vice President of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Jack Surber is Bethel’s Hutchins Scholar

McKENZIE — President Walter Butler announces the College of Arts and Sciences 2019-2020 recipient of The Hutchins Scholar Award is McKenzie, Tennessee resident Mr. Jack Surber. The Hutchins … more

9/4/19

Sandi Roditis, the Rotary program sponsor, and Natalie Austin, the guest speaker. Both made a trip to Guatemala over the summer.

Austin Tells Rotary About Mission Trip to Guatemala

McKENZIE (August 27) — Natalie Austin and a group from First Baptist Church-McKenzie made a mission trip to Guatemala over the summer. The local church partnered with Clubhouse to serve the … more

9/4/19

Christian Nunnery was presented the Carroll Arts Friend of the Arts Award by Carroll Arts President Glynda Rich (left) and Treasurer Denise Sam (right).

Nunnery Named Carroll Arts’ 2019 Friend of the Arts

McKENZIE (August 22) — During intermission of the Thursday performance of Southern Fried Funnies, Carroll Arts presented its annual Friend of the Arts Award to Christian Nunnery. Nunnery is a … more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 9/4/19

McKenzie Elementary First Grade 1954-55. Members pictured: Linda Waldrup, Ann Sexton, Mary B. Wheat, Donna Ward, Emily Young, Ruth Ann Wiley, Judy Seagraves, Joe Sasser, Mary Ruth Scott, Pat Stone, Jean Swearingen, Beverly Sparks, Beverly Summerlin, Rollin Trull, W. L. Shell, Roy Williams, Marvin Williams, Johnny Thompson, Katie Wallace, Bruce Wilkinson, Don Wallace, Buddy Wiggleton, Skip Trevathan, Beverly Travillian, Wylie Wilson, and Billy Thompson. Photo submitted by Donna Ward.

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

9/3/19

Norvel Headden

I did not know Dr. Headden personally, but I knew of him. From the fish tank at his office to his love for the Church, Dr. Headden was a giant among men in McKenzie. He was a dedicated husband, … more

9/3/19

Cinch Boane, 6 months old, from Lexington, was among the horse and rider entries. He was prepared with his cowboy hat and pacifier in his mouth.

Gleason Gazelles Host 46th Annual Tater Town Special

Gleason and neighboring towns enjoyed the hospitality and fun of the 46th annual Tater Town Special, a week-long event featuring games, food, music, a parade, and worship service.Jimmy Belew was the … more

9/3/19

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