Huntingdon Christmas Parade Brings Big Crowd
December 16, 2025
HUNTINGDON (December 8) — A large crowd gathered around the court square and down Main Street Monday night for the Town of Huntingdon’s annual Christmas parade.
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State’s ‘A.I. for Manufacturing’ Course Comes to McKenzie
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (December 10) — Industries from middle and west Tennessee visited Bethel University’s Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment Wednesday to attend one of four “A.I. for Manufacturing” training courses held in the state of Tennessee.
Health Commissioner Visits Hometown Health Clinic, Presents $1.5 Million Grant
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (December 10) — Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. John Dunn and members of his leadership team visited Hometown Health Clinic in McKenzie Wednesday alongside Senator John Stevens.
Third-Annual Shop With a First Responder is Biggest Yet
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (December 15) — Christmas came early for 75 children in the McKenzie area, thanks to the collective efforts of the McKenzie Police Department, McKenzie Fire Department and many individuals who contributed to the third-annual Shop With a First Responder Christmas event for city children.
McKenzie’s Hometown Christmas Offers Festive Fun
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (December 4-6) — The City of McKenzie’s Hometown Christmas offered a full slate of festive holiday events and activities for the whole family.
McKenzie Baseball Hosts Inaugural Youth Baseball Camp
December 16, 2025
McKENZIE (November 22) — McKenzie middle and high school baseball hosted the inaugural Youth Baseball Camp Saturday at the MHS indoor athletic facility.
Downtown Parade a Big Draw to McKenzie’s Hometown Christmas
December 9, 2025
McKENZIE (December 6) — Santa Claus headlined the big parade during McKenzie’s Hometown Christmas Saturday, December 6.
Bethel Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 9, 2025
McKENZIE (December 3) — On a cold winter evening, Bethel University hosted the first of its planned annual Christmas tree lighting ceremonies near the historic log cabin on campus.
Rebels are Class 1A Runner-Up
December 9, 2025
CHATTANOOGA (December 5) — The McKenzie High School Rebels are the TSSAA Class 1A Football State Runner-Up after a 42-14 loss to South Pittsburg Friday in the BlueCross Bowl at Finley Stadium.
West Carroll Students Excel at Tennessee State BETA Convention
December 9, 2025
NASHVILLE — West Carroll students represented their schools at the Tennessee State BETA Convention November 18-25 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, bringing home eight first place wins.
Christmas With Renaissance
December 9, 2025
McKENZIE (December 7) — Approximately 3,000 people attended the four performances of Bethel University’s Renaissance on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 5-7.
Christmas at the Dixie Brought Local Talent for Fantastic Show
December 9, 2025
HUNTINGDON (December 6) — This year’s cast featured Annh Browder, Mitchell Brown, Chelsea Fuller Brown, Dr. Lee Carter, Madilyn Dudley, Hannah Eaton, Nathan Eaton, Lindsay Johnson, Katie McGill, and Jessica Tucker — all vocalists who brought classic and contemporary Christmas favorites to life in a heartwarming celebration of local talent.
LIS Takes Top Honor at 2025 ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards
December 9, 2025
PARIS (December 2) — L.I. Smith & Associates (LIS) received the Grand Award in the Surveying and Mapping Technology/Large Project category at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Awards in November.
Carroll Arts’ ‘A Mistletoe Christmas’ Kicks Off McKenzie Events
December 9, 2025
McKENZIE (December 4) — Carroll Arts, Inc. presented ‘A Mistletoe Christmas’ Thursday at the historic Park Theatre.
Huntingdon Earns Second State Title
December 9, 2025
CHATTANOOGA (December 6) — The Huntingdon Mustangs are the TSSAA Class 2A Football State Champions after a 20-7 win over Marion County Saturday at Finley Stadium.
McKenzie Rotary Welcomes Three New Members
December 2, 2025
McKenzie (November 25) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie inducted three new members during its Tuesday, November 25, meeting.
Two Residential Subdivisions Approved in McKenzie
December 2, 2025
McKENZIE (November 26) — Two subdivisions were approved by the McKenzie Municipal-Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday, November 26.
Daisy Dudley is 2025 McKenzie Christmas Grand Marshal
December 2, 2025
McKENZIE (December 1) — Daisy Dudley is the grand marshal of the 2025 Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, 4 p.m. in McKenzie.
Area Angel Tree Programs Benefit Local Families
December 2, 2025
As Christmas day inches closer, many people begin to feel a desire to give back to their community. This time of year is considered the season of giving, after all. Several area businesses and organizations have set up ways in which the community can help out this season, including by setting up Angel Tree donation spots.
McKenzie Hometown Christmas Schedule
December 2, 2025
McKenzie Hometown Christmas starts Thursday, December 4, kicking off four packed days of holiday events throughout the city of McKenzie.
