Living at Lakeside News
April 1, 2025
Greetings, how does the saying go? March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. This refers to the ever-changing weather of the season, and we have surely experienced that here in Carroll County.
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Family Nail Salon Finds a Home
April 1, 2025
McKENZIE — Ken and his family have been operating their business, Top Nails & Spa, in McKenzie for one year, but their journey started much farther away.
West Carroll FFA Earns State Recognition at Convention
April 1, 2025
ATWOOD (March 27) — Fourteen members of the West Carroll High School FFA chapter traveled to Gatlinburg to attend the 97th Tennessee FFA State Convention, held March 23–26.
New Wolf River State Forest Dedicated in Grand Junction
March 31, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) celebrated the dedication of Tennessee’s 16th state forest, Wolf River State Forest, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 21, in Grand Junction, Tenn. It is located in West Tennessee in Fayette County.
Rotary Rural Development
March 25, 2025
McKENZIE(March 18) — The McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed Brooxie Carlton, Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, as its guest speaker on Tuesday.
McKenzie Officials, Community Leaders Participate in Leadership Training
March 25, 2025
McKENZIE — City officials, department supervisors, and members of the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and McKenzie Industrial Board participated in leadership training led by Joe Barker, executive director of the Southwest Tennessee Development District, on Friday, March 21, at the Vera Low Center on the Bethel University campus.
Small Loan Interest Rates Just Went Up
March 25, 2025
NASHVILLE (March 24) — A new Tennessee law raises the maximum allowable interest rate on certain small-dollar loans to 36 percent, up from the previous 30 percent cap. The change affects industrial loan and thrift companies, which include many of the state’s payday and title lenders.
Northwest Tennessee Tourism to Hold Awards Celebration
March 25, 2025
HUNTINGDON — Northwest Tennessee Tourism is hosting its first-ever Cornerstone Awards at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on April 3, 6 p.m. Individual tickets are $25.
Gasoline Prices Drop During Week
March 25, 2025
TENNESSEE (March 24) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 8.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 51.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.549 per gallon.
McKenzie Chamber’s Easter Egg Drop is April 12
March 25, 2025
McKENZIE — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting its annual Easter Egg Drop at McKenzie City Park on Saturday, April 12.
Local Museum Receives Uniform Display
March 25, 2025
McKENZIE (March 20) — The Carroll County Historical Society and the Gordon Browning Museum recently received a $1,000 museum grant from the Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The nomination was made by the Chickasaw Bluff Chapter.
Bethel, Eastside FCE Met
March 25, 2025
Eight members met in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays for the March FCE meeting.
McKenzie High Hosts Eighth Grade Night
March 24, 2025
McKENZIE (March 13) — McKenzie High School hosted Eighth Grade Night Thursday in the gymnasium. Eighth grade students and their parents were provided with key information about what they can expect and what will be expected of them at the school beginning this fall.
Tennessee Charter Expansion Bills Advance
March 19, 2025
NASHVILLE (March 11) — Two bills moving through the Tennessee General Assembly—Senate Bill 1310 (SB1310) and House Bill 1322 (HB1322)—would expand the authority of the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission (TPCSC), reducing the role of local school boards in charter school oversight. If enacted, the legislation would allow certain charter schools to bypass local approval, transfer regulatory responsibilities to state agencies, and modify charter renewal policies.
The Dixie Hosts Designing Women Market
March 18, 2025
HUNTINGDON (March 14-15) — The Dixie Carter Performing and Academic Enrichment Center, along with The Colonial Tea Room and Madi & Co., hosted the Designing Women Curated Market on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Week
March 18, 2025
TENNESSEE (March 17) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 8.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 38.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.558 per gallon.
Unemployment Rates Rise Slightly in Tri-Counties
March 18, 2025
NASHVILLE — Eighty-two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in January even as most counties saw an uptick in their rates over the previous month, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
March Inglenook Book Club News
March 18, 2025
McKENZIE (March 12) — Inglenook Book Club convened on March 12 at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie. Twenty members were present for the Inglenook Book Club meeting.
West Carroll Primary Celebrates Read Across America Week
March 18, 2025
West Carroll Primary School recently celebrated Read Across America Week with a series of engaging activities designed to promote a love of reading among Pre-K through second grade students.
Billie Faye Spain
March 16, 2025
Mrs. Billie Faye Spain, 91, of Huntingdon died Wednesday, March 5 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Graveside Services were Wednesday, March 12 at Lavinia Methodist Cemetery with …
