TEMA Update on Hurricane Helene Recovery
October 22, 2024
NASHVILLE (October 21) — The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) provided the following update regarding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in East Tennessee.
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Holiday Marketing Workshop Coming to the McKenzie Chamber
October 22, 2024
McKENZIE — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and The Mill are hosting Holiday Marketing Made Simple, where attendees will learn to harness the power of social media to drive holiday sales.
Gasoline Prices Fall During Week
October 22, 2024
NASHVILLE(October 21) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee decreased 7.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 1.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 31.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.56 per gallon.
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.
Scouts to Earn New Trashsquatch Patch
October 22, 2024
NASHVILLE (October 17) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is rolling out its new patch this fall for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts that conduct litter cleanups in their communities. Launched in 2023, the patch program recognizes scouts for their efforts to help keep their communities clean and safe.
McKenzie Boo Bash is Thursday, October 24
October 15, 2024
McKenzie’s 11th Annual Boo Bash is Thursday, October 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown McKenzie.
Henry County to Hold Mass Casualty Training Exercise
October 15, 2024
PARIS (October 14) — On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital, in coordination with Henry County Emergency Management Agency will conduct a full-scale mass casualty incident (MCI) training exercise.
Aurora Borealis Makes Second Appearance in 2024
October 15, 2024
TENNESSEE (OCTOBER 10) — The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) made a second and rare appearance in Tennessee on the evening of October 10.
Habitat For Humanity Gala is November 7
October 15, 2024
The annual Habitat for Humanity Gala is Thursday, November 7 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Tennessee Announces Food Benefits for Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 15, 2024
NASHVILLE (October 14) — The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that the department will provide additional food assistance for Tennesseans impacted by Hurricane Helene.
West Carroll Students Showcase Codex Projects on Ancient Civilizations
October 15, 2024
TREZEVANT — Students at West Carroll Elementary School recently presented their Early American Civilizations Codex Projects, highlighting their learning about ancient cultures.
Bethel Hosts Renaissance Marching Invitational
October 15, 2024
McKENZIE (October 12) — Bethel University hosted its annual Renaissance Marching Invitational Saturday with nine bands competing in three divisions.
Burn Permits Required Beginning October 15
October 15, 2024
NASHVILLE — Beginning October 15, a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required prior to burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by Hurricane Helene.
Gasoline Prices Rise Over Week
October 15, 2024
TENNESSEE (October 14) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 13.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 29.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 3.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.57 per gallon- the lowest level since January, 2022, over 900 days ago.
Lewis, Aird & Associates
October 15, 2024
The world of finance is a tangled web of numbers, laws, needs and services that can be overwhelming to the average individual or small business owner.
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 Elementary Fall Fest is October 26
October 15, 2024
The McKenzie Elementary School PTO hosts its annual Fall Festival fundraiser Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus at 165 Brooks Avenue.
Several Classes Reunite Following McKenzie Homecoming
October 10, 2024
McKENZIE (October 5) - Several classes of McKenzie High School alumni held reunions Saturday to cap a week of Homecoming festivities. The classes of 1969, 1970, 1974, 1979, 1984 and 2014 held reunions.
Bethel Announces Homecoming Event Schedule
October 10, 2024
Bethel University recently released the event schedule for Homecoming 2024, with festivities all week from Sunday, October 27 through the big game on Saturday, November 2.
