BR Supply
October 22, 2024
There’s a regional chain giving the “big box” stores a run for their money, offering a high level of quality and service while maintaining faith-based values in everything they do.
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Espey Gin Company Going Strong After 126 Years
October 22, 2024
McLEMORESVILLE (October 2024) — It’s cotton harvesting time in Tennessee. In the local agrarian economy, cotton fields dot the landscape and farmers are harvesting this year’s crops.
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 23rd Home in Carroll County
October 22, 2024
McKENZIE (October 20) — Sunday marked a big milestone in one McKenzie family’s journey to home ownership as Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 23rd home.
McNeils Earn Gleason Yard of the Month
October 22, 2024
The Gleason “Yard of the Month” for October goes to Flynn and Cindy McNeil at 141 East Grove Road.
In This Edition: MFG 2024
October 15, 2024
Read it now. Spotlight on Manufacturing 2024
McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Board Provide Lunches to Manufacturing Plants’ Laborers
October 15, 2024
As part of Manufacturing Week, the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce along with the McKenzie Industrial Board wanted to say thank you to all the staff at the various manufacturing facilities in McKenzie. Each facility was provided lunch by the two organizations along with support from Pepsi MidAmerica.
District Attorney Speaks to Rotary
October 15, 2024
McKENZIE — Neal Thompson, District Attorney for the 24th Judicial District, was the featured speaker at the weekly meeting of the McKenzie Rotary Club.
McKenzie Teacher Assists in East Tennessee Recovery
October 8, 2024
ERWIN, Tenn. (October 7) — Brandy Baumgardner arrived in Unicoi County last Wednesday afternoon, deployed with the Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team (TNDMHST) to assist with recovery after Hurricane Helene barreled through Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolinas and Tennessee on September 26-27.
Rotary District Governor Visits McKenzie Club
October 8, 2024
McKENZIE (September 24) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie welcomed District Governor Darrell Ailshie to the weekly meeting on September 24 at Bethel University.
McKenzie High School Alumni Association’s First Decades Reunion was Big Hit
October 8, 2024
McKENZIE (October 4) — Months of planning, hard work and cooperation paid off Friday as the McKenzie High School Alumni Association hosted its first Decades Reunion.
TCAT, MHS Collect Water for Helene Victims
October 8, 2024
McKENZIE — The two campuses of Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Henry/Carroll, and McKenzie High School, along with individuals and organizations donated cases of potable water to victims of the remnants of Hurricane Helene, that flooded some communities in east Tennessee.
McKenzie Chamber, Industrial Board Host Manufacturers Breakfast
October 8, 2024
McKENZIE (October 4) — McKenzie Industrial Board and the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, along with participating manufacturers in McKenzie, kicked off Manufacturing Week on Friday, October 4 with a breakfast for industrial leaders at Bethel University.
Tiny House Trend Discussed
October 8, 2024
The McKenzie Rotary Club recently hosted Adam Bonalanza of Garland Homes.
Over 300 McKenzie Elementary Students Enjoy Walk-to-School Day
October 3, 2024
McKENZIE (October 2) - McKenzie Elementary held its annual Walk-to-School Day Wednesday with excellent participation. At least 302 students, 177 guardians and a few dogs made the morning trek, which was blessed with beautiful weather.
The Banner Honored As Centennial Business
October 1, 2024
Recently, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) recognized The McKenzie Banner as a Centennial Business. Tennessee is recognizing companies that have been in operation for 100 years or more in the Volunteer State.
Rainy Weather Hinders Heritage Festival
October 1, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 28) — Rain dampened but did not cancel the 31st Annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival. Rains from the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated portions of East Tennessee and dropped about four inches of rain in northwest Tennessee.
Open House Held for Multi-Purpose Building
October 1, 2024
McKENZIE — An open house for the public was Saturday, September 28, 3 to 5 p.m. for the new multi-purpose sports indoor complex at McKenzie High School. Several area residents visited during the open house to see the indoor practice facility.
Guardsmen Reunite at McKenzie Armory
October 1, 2024
McKENZIE (September 28) — Active and retired members of two units of the Tennessee National Guard gathered for a reunion Saturday at the Armory.
McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 21) — Members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center gathered Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the organization’s charter.
Hollow Rock-Bruceton FFA Horse Judging Competition
September 24, 2024
Since August, a group of students from the Hollow Rock-Bruceton FFA Chapter have worked with one thing on their minds: the 2024 High School Horse Judging Competition. This competition consisted of four classes of horses, with four horses in each group. The students’ goal was to judge which horse they thought were the best, and to eventually match the scores of the judges. Another challenge was two sets of verbal reasons that the students had to give to a series of judges on why they placed the horses in the preplaced spots.
