Tater Town Special Marks 52nd Year
September 7, 2026
GLEASON — Gleason Gazelle's 52nd annual Tater Town Special concluded over the weekend following a week full of events during a very hot weather week.
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Judge Bradberry Speaks About Recovery Court
September 7, 2026
McKENZIE (September 1) — Keeping non-violent, drug-dependent offenders out of state prison and holding them accountable in their own communities is saving taxpayer dollars while rebuilding local families, Circuit Judge Brent Bradberry told the McKenzie Rotary Club on Tuesday.
Webb School Alumni Hold Annual Homecoming
September 6, 2026
McKENZIE, Tenn. — The Webb School Alumni Association hosted its annual homecoming and General Assembly over Labor Day weekend, a celebration of the historic institution that served African American students throughout Carroll County for decades.
The Heart Behind Local Heart Care
September 3, 2026
PARIS —Heart problems can make everything else stop.
United Way Awards Community Impact Grants to Carroll County Organizations
September 2, 2026
CARROLL COUNTY — McKenzie-Carroll County United Neighbors and WRAP are among 48 nonprofit agencies receiving funding through United Way of West Tennessee’s Community Impact Grant program for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
September 2, 2026
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month in Tennessee.
McLemore Outlines Vision for Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center
September 1, 2026
McKENZIE — Kimberly McLemore, Executive Director of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center, addressed members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, August 26, on the campus of Bethel University. McLemore, who also serves as the General Manager of the Nashville Symphony and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, shared her vision for the upcoming 2026–2027 season and emphasized the venue’s role as a community hub.
Lynn Compton Provides a Glimpse at Carroll County’s Century-Long History of Electricity
September 1, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 19) — Lynn Compton spoke to the Huntingdon Historical Society Wednesday about the history of electricity in Carroll County. Compton served as the second general manager of the Carroll County Electric Department, following in the footsteps of mentor Charlie Francisco. He joined the electric department at 19 and “climbed poles” for 13 years before moving up in rank. He served as the general manager for 26 years before retiring.
Lifeline Blood Services September Blood Drives
September 1, 2026
Lifeline Blood Services has released its September blood drive calendar, reminding donors of its ongoing Eighth-Annual Car Giveaway. Individuals 18 years and older who donate between May 26 and September 6 have a chance to win a 2024 Ford Maverick XLT in “Oxford White,” sponsored by Joe Mahan Ford.
Bethel Renaissance Choir Leads Worship Service at C.P. Church
September 1, 2026
McKENZIE (August 30) — McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church welcomed Bethel University’s Renaissance Choir to lead the worship service on Sunday morning, August 30. The vocalists and instrumentalist provided uplifting gospel music in praise to Jesus.
Glow Over Paris is Saturday
September 1, 2026
Glow Over Paris is Saturday, September 5 in the Eiffel Tower Park, 5 to 10 p.m. Watch hot air balloons and take a short ride.
Fort Campbell Selected For Nuclear Microreactor
August 31, 2026
FORT CAMPBELL — The U.S. Army announced that Fort Campbell has been selected to host one of the first next-generation microreactors under the Janus Program, according to the U.S. Army.
Ashley Horn Joins UT Martin MMSC Faculty
August 31, 2026
MARTIN — Ashley Horn has joined the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Mass Media and Strategic Communication Department and will teach courses at both the Martin campus and the UT Martin Parsons Center.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Week
August 31, 2026
TENNESSEE (August 31, 2026) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 2.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and…
Carroll County Residents Invited to “Walk Across Tennessee” Challenge
August 31, 2026
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. – Carroll County residents are invited to lace up their walking shoes and get moving this fall with the return of the Walk Across Tennessee challenge, sponsored locally by Carroll Bank and Trust and hosted by the UT Extension – Carroll County Office.
Weakley County Has a New Ambulance Service
August 31, 2026
DRESDEN — Starting September 1, emergency medical care across Weakley County will transition to a new provider without breaking stride, as American Medical Response (AMR) officially steps in to deliver 24-hour ambulance coverage.
Gov. Lee Announces Partnership to Name Nashville International Airport in Honor of Dolly
August 31, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, announced their intent to name BNA in honor of Dolly Parton, creating a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across…
Living at Lakeside August 2026
August 28, 2026
McKENZIE - August served as a gentle reminder to slow down and enjoy the warm days of summer, and that is exactly what we did at Lakeside Senior Living.
McKenzie Alumni Association Announces Reunion Weekend
August 25, 2026
McKENZIE — The Rebel spirit is about to be in full effect in McKenzie. The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has announced a packed schedule that promises to bring graduates back to town for a three-day celebration of school history.
Huntingdon Town Council to Consider Contract for Tennis/Pickleball Courts
August 25, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon is set to significantly enhance its recreational offerings with the approval of a grant application for a new tennis and pickleball complex. In March, the town council authorized the submission of the 2026 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant…
