McKENZIE (April 25, 2023) — Representatives of Global Citizen Adventure Corps, a Dresden-based, non-profit organization, offered the featured program at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie … more

Stephen Brown, a lifelong McKenzie native and CSX engineer, had the recent honor of working the CSX Santa Train, which runs through parts of Kentucky, Virgina, and Tennessee along the Appalachian Trail. In its 81st year, the Santa Train carried approximately 13 tons of supplies to those along the 110-mile route, consisting of toys, food, wrapping paper, and stuffed backpacks. The train embarked on its 10-hour journey beginning in Pikeville, Kentucky and ending in Kingsport, Tenn. more

The City of McKenzie recently contracted Mike Mazza of Mazza’s Painting to repaint the city’s historic caboose, which is located downtown to the left of McKenzie’s Splash Pad. The caboose had never been repainted since its arrival to McKenzie. more

HUNTINGDON — Playtime for many youngsters is limited because of their personal limited mobilities. Well, there is a new inclusion park headed to Carroll County - slated for the summer of 2024. more

The Community Engagement Scholarship Program (CESP) at Bethel University attracts students who possess a strong desire to help others. more

HUNTINGDON (January 25) — Carroll County Electric Board of Directors voted to proceed with designing and constructing a new substation in the Leach Community along Highway 70. The growth around Lake Halford and Indian Lake in the Cedar Grove area necessitates the new substation to divert the load from other substations. more

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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