McKenzie Memorial Library October Events
October 14, 2025
The McKenzie Memorial Library hosts several aptly themed events during the month of October, offering special spooky programs for attendees of all ages.
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McKenzie Chamber, Industrial Development Board Announces Manufacturing Month Events
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 1) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Board celebrate Manufacturing Month this October with a series of events designed to highlight the importance of manufacturing, showcase career opportunities for students and recognize the men and women who keep McKenzie’s industries strong.
Carroll County Fire Department Unveils Four New Trucks
October 7, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 30) — The Carroll County Fire Department and Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler welcomed the community to the Carroll County Civic Center to review the county’s first four of 12 new fire trucks on Tuesday.
McKenzie Class of 1975 Holds Reunion
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (September 20) — McKenzie High School Class of 1975 reunited to celebrate 50 years since graduation in 1975. The event coincided with the McKenzie Alumni Association’s annual reunion and the MHS Homecoming.
Twelfth Annual Walk to School Day was a Huge Success
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 1) — Elementary and middle school students, parents and teachers alike bounded down McKenzie’s Stonewall Street and Bell Avenue on Wednesday morning, participating in National Walk to School Day.
Prayer Service Inspires Unity in McKenzie’s Community
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 5) — McKenzie’s downtown experienced a busier Sunday night than normal on October 5 as people gathered for a community-wide prayer service at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Fall Festival King, Queen Nominees Announced
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (October 3) — McKenzie Elementary School recently announced the nominees for Fall Festival King and Queen from each classroom. The nominees will raise funds to benefit the school until the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, when the King and Queen will be announced.
McKenzie Garden Club Celebrates 99th Anniversary
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (September 26) — McKenzie Garden Club is celebrating its 99th anniversary and took the opportunity to record the moment with a photograph of the members.
Rotary Learns About Lifeline Blood Services
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE (September 23) — Melinda Reid and Sherrona Taylor with Lifeline Blood Services were the featured program at the September 23 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.
MHS Homecoming Class Reunions
October 6, 2025
McKenzie High School Class of 1965 Reunion (L to R): Front row - Anne Alexander Mitchell, Diana Morris Crawford, Donna Ward, Donna Leatherwood Hodge, Ruth Ann Wiley Hall, Vicky Fields Wilkinson, Pam …
Howell’s MHS Tennis Players Reunite Homecoming Weekend
October 2, 2025
McKENZIE (September 20) — Former McKenzie Rebel and Rebelette tennis players from the 1970s and ‘80s reunited Saturday morning at the The Happy Book Stack downtown.
Pillowville Fire Department Designs, Assembles New Brush Truck
October 2, 2025
The Pillowville Fire Department recently introduced a new addition to its fleet, a brush truck completely designed and assembled by members of the department. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 …
Living at Lakeside News
September 30, 2025
Greetings, September started off with a holiday to celebrate and we had a full day.
Switched at Birth: Part II
September 30, 2025
Carter’s research gave her reason to believe others may have been switched at the hospital during that time period.
Town, County Fire Depts. Sign Auto-Aid Agreement
September 30, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 23) — A request for the Huntingdon Fire Department (HFD) and Carroll County Fire Department (CCFD) to sign a memorandum of understanding sparked a lengthy discussion during Tuesday’s Huntingdon Town Council meeting.
Dales Win Gleason ‘Yard of the Month’
September 30, 2025
George and Sandra Dale, both retired, received Gleason’s September “Yard of the Month” recognition.
Heritage Festival Draws Big Crowd to Downtown
September 30, 2025
HUNTINGDON (September 27) — Huntingdon Heritage Festival 2025 was a great success with pop-up vendors around the Court Square, story telling in the basement of The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center, and music on the main stage by Johnny Mac, Snowbird Street Band, and the Kimberlie Helton Band.
Huntingdon to Host Spookfest October 14
September 30, 2025
The Town of Huntingdon, the Carroll County Prevention Coalition, the Nolan and Courtney Turner Memorial Fund and the Carl Perkins Center host Huntingdon’s first Spookfest at the Kelley Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 14.
Ridgeway Anticipates January Move-In Date
September 30, 2025
Construction is on track at the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Henry/Carroll building in McKenzie.
Local Mayors Attend Breakfast for Suicide Awareness Month
September 30, 2025
The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, along with Carey Counseling Center, held a Mayors’ Breakfast on Tuesday, September 9, for local mayors to sign a proclamation deeming September Suicide Awareness Month.
