Lakeside Senior Living News
September 2, 2025
Greetings, residents kicked off the month with a breakfast outing to Bobby Gees and the delivery of the school supplies to McKenzie Elementary that we had purchased with our jewelry fundraiser.
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Joel’s Heart is Bigger than Mine
September 2, 2025
I am not a soccer guy. And that is not a knock against the sport. I just grew up playing baseball, football, and basketball. It was all we had in McKenzie, Tennessee, back when Ike was running the country.
Mustangs Hold Lions Scoreless in 35-0 Win
September 2, 2025
CAMDEN (August 29) — The Huntingdon Mustangs overcame a night in which they committed seven penalties, several bad snaps, and fumbles that were recovered by the boys in blue, to defeat a good Camden Lions team 35-0.
Fred’s Place
September 2, 2025
I didn’t grow up with Jimmy King, and it’s a good thing I didn’t because I probably wouldn’t be alive today based on stories I’ve been told by the few childhood friends of his who lived to tell about his escapades. Things like burying people up to their neck and turning beetles loose on them or forcing boys to lie on the sidewalk so he could see how many of them he could jump over with his bicycle.
Huntingdon Heritage Festival Returns September 27
September 2, 2025
The sights, sounds and spirit of small-town Tennessee come alive Saturday, September 27, as the Town of Huntingdon welcomes thousands to the annual Huntingdon Heritage Festival.
TCAT Hosts Summer Graduation
September 2, 2025
McKENZIE (August 26) — Thirty-one students from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) received their certificates of completion during a graduation ceremony held on Tuesday, August 26, at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
McKenzie Alumna Dyer Interns With Kustoff on Capitol Hill
September 2, 2025
There were several moments during Dani Dyer’s congressional internship with Representative David Kustoff in which she had to stop and give herself a reality check, realizing how lucky she was to be in her position.
Area Teams Rank High in Latest Poll
September 1, 2025
NASHVILLE (September 1) — Several area teams are ranked highly in the latest poll by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and the USA Today Network. McKenzie (1-1) is the unanimous …
Rebels Rout Lions, 44-7
September 1, 2025
McKENZIE (August 29) —- The McKenzie High School Rebels bounced back in a big way from a season-opening loss with a dominant win over Dresden, 44-7. A defensive touchdown got McKenzie on the board early, but Dresden scored on their second possession. From there, the Rebels scored on six consecutive possessions for the lopsided victory.
Lady Rebels Volleyball Earns First-Ever Win with Clarksburg Sweep
September 1, 2025
McKENZIE (August 28) — In just their second game of the regular season, McKenzie High School's newest athletic team earned their first-ever win. The Lady Rebels hosted Clarksburg Thursday for a district volleyball game and swept the Lady Rockets in three sets.
Webb Alumni Show Out for Homecoming Weekend
September 1, 2025
McKENZIE (August 29-September 1) — Webb School alumni, friends and family had a busy Labor Day weekend, traveling into McKenzie to reconnect and celebrate Webb School's 56th annual Homecoming.
Charlotte Ann Cobb
August 31, 2025
Mrs. Charlotte Ann Cobb, 78, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Thursday, August 28, 2025 at The Waters of McKenzie. Funeral services are Monday, September 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chase …
Lady Rebels Blank Scotts Hill, 5-0
August 29, 2025
SCOTTS HILL (August 28) — The McKenzie Lady Rebels earned a big road win over Scotts Hill High School, 5-0, on Thursday. Lady Rebel Stephanie Padilla earned a hat trick (three goals), and …
Mustangs Struggle Offensively in 24-8 Loss to Milan
August 29, 2025
HUNTINGDON (August 28) — The Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs could never get on track offensively in a 24-8 loss to Milan Thursday to fall to 2-2 for the season. The Mustangs were held to -14 …
Jerry Brooks Bannister
August 28, 2025
CONNECTICUT — Jerry Brooks Bannister, 85, of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, died at home on August 23, 2025. Jerry was born on May 2, 1940, in McKenzie, Tenn, to the late …
James Stacey Knuutila
August 28, 2025
Mr. James Stacey Knuutila, of Bruceton, Tennessee, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Chase …
Randy Lynn Pinson
August 28, 2025
ATWOOD, Tenn. — Mr. Randy Lynn Pinson, 65, of Atwood, Tennessee died Monday, August 25, 2025 at his residence. Memorial services were on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in the Chapel of …
Lady Rebels Tie Adamsville, 2-2
August 28, 2025
McKENZIE (August 26) — McKenzie High School hosted Adamsville Tuesday for a non-district soccer contest. The teams played a physical match resulting in a 2-2 draw. Lady Rebels Stephanie …
Cy Kerber Joins Bethel Baseball Staff
August 26, 2025
McKENZIE — Coach Rusty Thompson announced Friday the addition of Cy Kerber to his Wildcat coaching staff.
Southern Fried Funnies is A Hoot and A Half
August 26, 2025
McKENZIE — Carroll Arts, Inc. presented its annual Southern Fried Funnies: A Classy Redneck Variety Show production on August 21 and 23, coinciding with the City of McKenzie’s Sweet Tea Festival.
