Brenda Brown to Tell About Natchez Trace State Forest
June 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Brenda Brown is Huntingdon Historical Society's June storyteller, presenting on the Round Top in the Natchez Trace State Forest.
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McKenzie Library’s Summertime Fun Continues
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie Memorial Library’s dinosaur-themed summer reading program continued throughout the week, with events such as “Blooming Poems,” “Dapper Dinos,” “Minecraft Archaeology” and “Tales at 10.”
McKenzie Rotary Club Learns About Carroll Arts’ Mission
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE (June 9) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie welcomed representatives from Carroll Arts to the Vera Low Center on the campus of Bethel University this past Tuesday, June 9.
Turf Replacement Begins at Bethel’s Walter Butler Stadium
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE (June 15) — Bethel University’s Walter Butler Stadium is getting new turf this summer. Crews began removal of the old turf Monday, which is expected to take several days. Officials told The Banner that the replacement project would continue as weather allows, and that the field must be ready by July 15 for the return of football players for preseason activities.
Carroll County Library Summer Reading Program Delights in First Week
June 12, 2026
HUNTINGDON (June 8-12) — The Carroll County Library's Summer Reading Program had a big first week of events, including two interactive programs by musician Alice Hardin and the West Tennessee Public Utility District.
Sunrise Cafe Closes Unexpectedly
June 9, 2026
McKENZIE (June 8) — Sunrise Cafe, a beloved diner situated in downtown McKenzie, shuttered its doors on Monday.
Flashback Band Kicks Off Nights on Broadway
June 9, 2026
McKENZIE (June 4) — Nights on Broadway, the City of McKenzie’s summer concert series, kicked off Thursday on Banner Row with music from Flashback Band.
McKenzie Farmer’s Market Opens
June 9, 2026
McKENZIE (June 6) — The City of McKenzie’s Farmer’s Market, located at 2451 Cedar Street, opened Saturday for its tenth season.
Lavender Festival Grows in Second Year
June 9, 2026
HOLLOW ROCK (June 6) — Lavender Kisses Farm hosted the second annual Lavender Festival Saturday.
Summer Reading Program Kicks-Off
June 9, 2026
HUNTINGDON (June 8) — The Carroll County Library kicked off its summer reading program with huge fanfare Monday morning.
Summer Program Unearths Fun
June 9, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie Memorial Library’s “Unearth a Story” summer reading program continued June 5-8 with “Adopt a Dino,” “Stone Age” and “Tales at 10” events.
'An Evening with Carroll Arts' is Saturday, June 20
June 5, 2026
McKENZIE — Carroll Arts, Inc. presents 'An Evening with Carroll Arts' on Saturday, June 20 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The free annual event is a celebration of local artists, including a visual art gallery and a slate of stage performances.
Piro Named Eagle Scout of the Year
June 4, 2026
JACKSON (June 1) — Jackson Elks Lodge #192 announced Monday that Janyla Piro of McKenzie is the Eagle Scout of the Year for 2025-26, highlighting her outstanding achievement and inspiring community pride.
Rep. Darby Congratulates Tennessee Arts Commission Grant Recipients
June 3, 2026
NASHVILLE (June 3) — State Rep. Tandy Darby (R-Greenfield) is congratulating recipients across Northwest Tennessee for receiving a combined $30,110 in grant funding through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Rural Arts Project Support Grant program.
TJ Maxx Now Open
June 2, 2026
PARIS (May 27) — TJ Maxx opened its doors to the Paris community on Thursday, May 27, with a grand opening celebration — the first of many expected at the new Paris Crossing Shopping Center in the coming months.
McKenzie Memorial Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program
June 2, 2026
The McKenzie Memorial Library kicked off its 2026 summer reading program on Tuesday, May 26. The reading program, called “Unearth a Story,” is themed around archaeology and dinosaurs.
FCE Celebrates Members at Spring Rally Awards Luncheon
June 2, 2026
The Carroll County Family and Community Education (FCE) Spring Rally Awards Luncheon was May 28. Eleven members attended for a day of fellowship, inspiration and recognition.
McCaleb Address Rotary About Special Olympics
June 2, 2026
McKENZIE (May 26) — Kelby McCaleb, the West Tennessee Unified Champion Schools Coordinator for Special Olympics Tennessee, recently addressed the Rotary Club of McKenzie, detailing the organization's significant growth and expanded initiatives across the state.
McKenzie's Nights on Broadway, Farmer's Market Return This Week
June 2, 2026
McKENZIE (June 2) — For some McKenzie residents, summer doesn't really start until Nights on Broadway and the Farmer's Market hit downtown McKenzie.
Huntingdon Historical Museum’s June Dates
June 2, 2026
HUNTINGDON (May 28) — The Huntingdon Historical Museum is open four days in June, the Town of Huntingdon announced on Thursday.
