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Hunker Down with Kes: Mr. Arvie Set The Tone

Anita Hale died.My heart stopped when I heard the news. Not in surprise mind you. She had, after all, survived two full years after the century mark. But my heart understood what my mind was trying … 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

Thank Goodness it Wasn’t India!

If I remember correctly, the first person to broach the subject of what I “wanted to be in life” was Miss Carolyn Blades in the first grade. I’m not sure if she asked it as part of … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.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

Another Tie That Binds...

My older brother, like he did with so many things, introduced me to football. He came in one afternoon with an old worn out leather football that looked more pumpkin shaped than the official Wilson … more

8/28/19

Southern Star Lumber Co. office, Magnolia Ave., early 1980s.

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

8/28/19

Members of the Thomas Dinwiddie family in front of the old home place on Eli Brown Road, taken approximately 1911. (L to R): Badly (horse), Baker Parker Dinwiddie, Thomas “Tom” Dinwiddie (father), Thomas Roy Dinwiddie, George Weldon Dinwiddie, William Howard Dinwiddie, Ada Finley Dinwiddie (mother), Jim (dog) and Floyd Dinwiddie (relative on porch).

The Dinwiddie Family — Part II

In the previous edition, I left off with Joseph Robert Baker “Bake” Dinwiddie who was the third generation Dinwiddie to live in the Caledonia community. If you recall his grandfather, … more

8/28/19

To the Citizens, Football Fans of McKenzie

I invite you to come watch our Rebels play on Friday nights. It not only motivates the players and cheerleaders but it’s also a great time to say hi to people you haven’t seen in a while. … more

David Hawks | 8/26/19

Robert Dinwiddie, lieutenant governor of colonial Virginia from 1751 to 1758.

The Dinwiddie Family — Part I

Over the last eight months of research, the surname Dinwiddie is one of many names that has come up numerous times. From reading about Caledonia to Ms. Cora Sedberry, the name Dinwiddie has seared … more

8/21/19

We’ve Lost Sight of the Golden Rule

I grew up in the safest place in America. And it could be argued, I grew up in the safest time in the storied history of our great nation.Listen, when I was eight years old, I would walk by myself up … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 8/21/19

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

Looking down Broadway toward Cedar, Downtown McKenzie, 1967. File photo originally published in “A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee,” by The McKenzie Banner in October 2004. more

8/21/19

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

Bethel English Professor Mary Holmes (center) talks with students Maribeth Smith McGuire and Bob White. File photo originally published in “A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee,” by … more

8/14/19

August Has Its Moments

“Why is there no national holiday in August?” You had to lean in close to understand Pam when she was talking through a mouthful of French fries.Silence.I mean the whole table went quiet. … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 8/14/19

Mrs. Chism’s third grade class, 1990-1991 school year. (L to R): Sarah Bennett, Mrs. Keitha Chism, Amy Howell, Joseph Newman, Dana Sanders, Kerri Basford and Jason Martin.

School House Memories

Since I have started this column, there are many days I think about all the people I have met and have had a role in my life. With school back in session I’ve felt very nostalgic; mostly … more

8/14/19

Eye of the Beholder!

Isn’t there an old expression, “perception is nine-tenths of the law”...ok, maybe that’s “ownership”. But the idea is kinda the same.Facts are wonderful, but the … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 8/7/19

Lion’s Club Breakfast, 1987. (L to R): Raymond McDade, Tom Smith, Jammie Foster, and Van Ramsey.

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

8/7/19

Jakob, Micah Point the Way

I don’t remember remembering the Pledge of Allegiance. Miss Carolyn Blades made us stand up, put our hand over our heart, and say it every morning of our lives in the first grade to start the … more

7/31/19

WKTA Staff members in the late 1960s included (L to R): Ron Lane, Charley Baylor, Steve Freeland and Kent Jones.

A Pictorial History of McKenzie, Tennessee

7/31/19

When the Lights Dimmed…

In Paris, Texas, it was called the Lamar Theater. It opened in 1930. It would seat 452 downstairs and the upstairs balcony area would hold over 100 more. It had only one screen of course, and the old … more

By Kesley Colbert
kesley45@aol.com | 7/24/19

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