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.
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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.
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.
Webb Alumni Host Pink Gala
October 22, 2024
McKENZIE (October 19) — The Webb Alumni Association hosted its annual Pink Gala Saturday to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.
Construction Advances on Trezevant, Atwood Bypass
October 22, 2024
TREZEVANT — The second of two segments of the new highway bypassing both Trezevant and Atwood is advancing with roadbed construction underway on opposite ends of¨ U.S. 79 bypass around Trezevant.
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.
McKenzie Rotary Learns About Challenges in Rehabilitation
October 22, 2024
McKENZIE (October 15) — Shirley Jankowski, Phd was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, October 15.
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.
Tiny House Trend Discussed
October 8, 2024
The McKenzie Rotary Club recently hosted Adam Bonalanza of Garland Homes.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
