Roadside Signage Marks Sgt. Lee Russell Airport
July 22, 2025
McKENZIE — New signage along State Route 22, McKenzie marks the location of the newly renamed Sgt. Lee Russell/Carroll County Airport
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Wayford Washburn, Sr. Honored by Bank of Gleason on 100th Birthday
July 22, 2025
McKENZIE (July 21) — Wayford Otis Washburn, Sr. of McKenzie, was honored by the staff of the Bank of Gleason-McKenzie branch on Monday, July 21 on his 100th birthday.
Tate Recognized During Men’s Focus Month
July 22, 2025
Markee Tate, a Huntingdon High School and Middle Tennessee State University alum, received a spotlight from the Cascade Business Merchant Association (CascadeBMA) for Men’s Focus Month for his leadership, dedication and business achievements.
Holland Shares with Historical Society
July 22, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 16) — Guest speaker Jack Holland shared stories from McKenzie’s history, from the city’s creation to moments from more recent memory, at the Huntingdon Historical Society (HSS) meeting on Wednesday.
Fannie Baxter Moore Fund Donates To Back-To-School Program
July 21, 2025
McKENZIE (July 15) — Webb School's Back-to-School program received a $500 boost from the Fannie Baxter Moore Fund, a fund managed by a committee of the McKenzie Rotary Club.
Harlon Raymond Featherstone
July 18, 2025
McKENZIE - Harlon Raymond Featherstone, 81, of McKenzie, died Friday, July 17, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. There will be a graveside service for Mr. …
Carroll County Library Summer Readers Enjoy Fun-Filled Finale
July 18, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 17) — The Carroll County Library hosted its Summer Reading Finale Thursday, with a variety of activities throughout the library for more than 40 kids in attendance.
Nights on Broadway Presents Crooked Creek
July 18, 2025
McKENZIE (July 17) — Downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday with Crooked Creek. The local band entertained the crowd with an eclectic set, inspiring some to turn Banner Row into a dance floor.
The Dixie 20th Season Lineup Released
July 15, 2025
HUNTINGDON (July 14) — In what it considers one of its “most ambitious seasons ever,” the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center (DPAC) made its twentieth season announcement on social media Monday.
Local Schools Start in August
July 15, 2025
Local students are set to return from their short-lived summer break in early August, entering the first semester of the 2025-26 school year.
Young Stars Shine in ‘Peter Pan Jr.’
July 15, 2025
Talented young actors took the stage at Huntingdon’s Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 11, to perform “Peter Pan Jr.” This play was the ultimate showcase of the actors’ hard work during the Dixie’s 2025 Theatre Summer Camp.
Washburn to Celebrate 100th Birthday
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE — Wayford Otis Washburn, Sr. of McKenzie, is celebrating his 100th birthday on July 21, 2025. He is one of the few World War II veterans remaining in Carroll County. His military service was in post-conflict (Yokahoma), Japan.
New 911 Center Takes Shape in Huntingdon
July 15, 2025
Drivers through Huntingdon might have noticed a new building taking shape on Dillahunty Lane. Construction on the new headquarters for the Carroll County Emergency Communications District (CCECD), commonly known as the 911 district, began earlier this year.
Last Annual Vol State Road Race Passes Through Weakley, Carroll County
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE (July 10-12) — Over three days, residents of Weakley and Carroll County saw over a hundred ultramarathon runners pass through in the early stages of an epic journey spanning the state.
Students Represent McKenzie Beta at National Convention
July 15, 2025
Several McKenzie High School students recently returned from the National Beta Conference in Orlando, with one ranking nationally in an art competition.
Bethel University Begins Fall Semester in August
July 15, 2025
Bethel students return to campus this August to begin the 2025 fall semester.
Creativity Camp Concludes With Showcase, Visit from Buster the Dinosaur
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE (July 11) — Carroll Arts concluded Creativity Camp: The Wonderland of Creativity on Friday, June 11, at McKenzie’s First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with a final showcase for students to present their week’s creations to their loved ones.
Inglenook Book Club Held Monthly Meeting
July 15, 2025
The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community, with 19 members in attendance.
New Rotary Year Starts by Honoring Female Members
July 15, 2025
McKENZIE (July 8) — McKenzie Rotary Club started its new year by honoring the ladies in attendance, whether a member or visitor.
Nights on Broadway Presents Crooked Creek Thursday
July 14, 2025
McKenzie's downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continues Thursday, July 17 with the band Crooked Creek. Music begins at 7 p.m. Spectators sit on the town square facing the stage on Banner Row; lawn chairs are encouraged.
