Inglenook Book Club Notes
August 19, 2025
The Inglenook Book Club held its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie.
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Gasoline Prices Drop During Week
August 19, 2025
TENNESSEE (August 18) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
The Hairy Catfish Caper, II
August 19, 2025
...Picking up from last week’s edition.
We’ve Gone From Watergate to Tipgate
August 19, 2025
Listen, I’m not the guy to point out when something gets out of whack. We’ve got real writers for that. And I’m not angry, or about to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge over this. But I do have a bit of a burr under my saddle this morning.
Carroll County General Sessions Court
August 19, 2025
HUNTINGDON (August 13) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 13.
McKenzie Police Reports
August 19, 2025
DRIVING ON SUSPENDED — Michael C. Haynes, Jr., 46, Breezy Loop, Oakland, was charged with Driving on a Suspended License and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign on August 11.
Train-Pickup Truck Collision Claims Life of Local Woman
August 19, 2025
McKENZIE (August 13) — A 24-year-old woman from McKenzie tragically lost her life after the pickup truck she was riding in was struck by a freight train at the crossing on Harris Road.
Gleason’s Annual Tater Town Special Begins August 27
August 19, 2025
Gleason Gazelle’s annual Tater Town Special Begins August 27. It includes games, barbecue contests, worship services, cake auctions, a 5K race, and parades.
Trezevant Approves Wastewater System Improvements
August 19, 2025
TREZEVANT (August 12) — City officials in Trezevant approved two bids to enhance the city’s wastewater systems during the mayor and council meeting on August 12.
Rotarians Hear About Plastic Product Formers
August 19, 2025
McKENZIE (August 12) — Patrick Ross, operations manager of Plastic Product Formers, a division of VP Racing, was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of McKenzie on Tuesday, August 12.
Bethel Golf Facility Becoming a Reality
August 19, 2025
McKENZIE — The dream of a Coach Jerry Wilcoxson Golf facility for current and future Bethel University golfers is becoming a reality. The facility off Highway 22, just north of the Dr. Deb Thompson Tennis Complex, is taking shape.
Recipes 8-19-25
August 19, 2025
Chocolate Cheesecake 1 (8.5 oz.) pkg chocolate wafers 6 tablespoons melted butter 12 oz. chocolate chips
County Commissioner Crossno Resigns
August 19, 2025
HUNTINGDON (August 14) — The Carroll County Commission met Monday, August 14 at 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Government Complex.
McKenzie Council Approves $72,400 Improvements for Soccer Complex
August 19, 2025
McKENZIE (August 14) — On Thursday, the McKenzie City Council approved a $72,400 bid for irrigation and sod from Tri-Turf Sod of Paris, Tennessee, for the irrigation and sod work on the Mulberry Soccer Complex.
Mustangs Edge Lexington in Jamboree Action
August 18, 2025
LEXINGTON (August 15) — Huntingdon traveled to Lexington Friday to face the Tigers in the state’s oldest Jamboree. The Jamboree that started in 1964 has changed over the years but the old rivalry between the Mustangs and Tigers continued this past Friday as JV teams from both schools competed in two 15-minute quarters with a running clock.
McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Hosts Banquet
August 18, 2025
HUNTINGDON (August 16) — The McKenzie Senior Citizens Center held its annual banquet Saturday at the Carroll County Civic Center.
McKenzie High School Volleyball Begins Inaugural Season Thursday
August 18, 2025
McKENZIE — McKenzie High School begins its newest athletic endeavor Thursday, August 21 with the volleyball season opener. The Lady Rebels host Waverly in the MHS gymnasium.
Rebels Close Preseason Strong at Henry County Jamboree
August 18, 2025
PARIS (August 15) — The McKenzie High School Rebels completed their preseason football schedule Friday at the Henry County High School Football Jamboree with a strong showing against the McCracken County Mustangs. The Rebels played for one hour, outscoring the Mustangs 20-14, but more importantly, making some final adjustments and evaluations leading into the regular season. McKenzie hosts rival Huntingdon Friday at 7 p.m.
Huntingdon FirstBank to be Razed, Rebuilt
August 18, 2025
HUNTINGDON (August 18) — The main office of FirstBank, the oldest bank and longest-running business on the Court Square, will receive a major upgrade as the existing building is razed and a new …
Destiny Nichole Henry
August 17, 2025
McKENZIE, Tenn. — A celebration of life for Destiny Nichole Henry is Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Ms. Henry, 24 years …
