Property Transfers
December 24, 2024
Shawn Henslee to Martha D. Henderson in District 11.
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Sheriff’s Reports
December 24, 2024
Domestic Assault — According to a report made on December 16 by Deputy Alex Sherwood, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Vale McKenzie Road in Hollow Rock in reference to a physical disturbance.
Huntingdon Police Reports
December 24, 2024
Driving on Suspended License — According to a report made by Officer Kristen Lee on December 7, she observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, so she conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in which the driver, Travis W. Winston, 34, was driving. Dispatch confirmed that Winston’s license was suspended.
McKenzie Bands Present ‘The Sounds of the Season’
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 17) — The McKenzie band program presented its annual Christmas concert “The Sounds of the Season” Tuesday evening in the McKenzie High School gymnasium.
Blackburn Inducted into Independent Sports Association National Hall of Fame
December 23, 2024
SYLVA, N.C. (December 14) — Greg Blackburn of McKenzie was recently inducted into the Independent Sports Association (ISA) National Hall of Fame as a coach/sponsor.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Christmas Week
December 23, 2024
TENNESSEE (December 23, 2024) - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 9.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in …
Shopping with a First Responder
December 23, 2024
Thirty-six children from the McKenzie area now have a brighter Christmas, thanks to the collective efforts of the McKenzie Police Department, McKenzie Fire Department, and many individuals who contributed to the second annual Christmas event for the children of the city.
Hospital Wing Now Has Home at Airport
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 23) — Hospital Wing medical helicopter service is officially headquartered at Carroll County Airport in McKenzie.
Coach Jasper Leaving Bethel
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 20) — After six seasons as head coach of the Bethel University Football program, Coach Michael Jasper (44-20) has announced he is departing the university to become the head coach at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. The Hatters are a NCAA Division I program competing in the Pioneer League.
Electric Department Grants Pay Raises, Leases Radios
December 23, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 19) — The 45 employees of Carroll County Electric Department will receive a four-percent increase in base pay effective January 1, 2025. The Board of Directors unanimously approved the increase during its December 19 meeting.
Town of Huntingdon Christmas Parade Winners
December 23, 2024
Float 1st Place: Darty Trailer Sales 2nd Place: Watson Lumber
West Carroll Elementary Hosts Festive Candyland Christmas Event
December 23, 2024
West Carroll Elementary School recently celebrated a “Candyland Christmas” to reward students who demonstrated exemplary behavior during the second nine weeks of the school year. The event was packed with exciting activities, fostering both fun and community spirit.
Ten Historical Tidbits About The Christmas Traditions
December 23, 2024
• Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843 to raise awareness about the plight of the poor and to encourage charitable giving during the Christmas season. He was inspired by his own experiences with poverty and social injustice, and he wanted to use his writing to make a difference in the world. The novella was an immediate success, and it has since become one of the most beloved and enduring Christmas stories of all time.
Calendar 12-24-24
December 23, 2024
Office Closed December 25-26, Early Deadlines The McKenzie Banner and TCP Print Shop will be closed December 25-26 for Christmas. Open with limited staff on Friday, December 27.
Rotary’s Moore Fund Donates To Children’s Christmas Fund
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 17) — The Fannye Baxter Moore Trust Fund, administered by the Rotary Club of McKenzie, donated $1,000 to the McKenzie Fire Department/McKenzie Police Department Children’s Christmas Fund during the weekly Rotary meeting held at Bethel University.
The Closet by Cachengo® Helping Those in Need
December 23, 2024
Closet by Cachengo® is a perfect example of how technology and philanthropy play a key role in helping those in need. It is a store that provides free clothing and household items and has helped thousands of people in the community. Guests come in, choose what they need, and it’s all free of charge.
TCAT-Henry/Carroll at McKenzie Holds Fall Graduation
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 18) — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll at McKenzie held its fall graduation Wednesday afternoon at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where 18 graduates received diplomas in their respective fields.
McKenzie’s Drewry Graduates UT Martin
December 23, 2024
MARTIN (December 14) — Ashlyn Drewry (center) of McKenzie graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin on Saturday with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing.
Taco Bell Plan Approved
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 18) — McKenzie has moved one step closer to having a Taco Bell franchise. On Wednesday, the McKenzie Regional Planning Commission approved the site plan presented by Excel Engineer for Kari Keller of Pacific Bells, LLC. Regional planner Donny Bunton stated there were five minor issues with the site plan but they were quickly corrected by Keller’s staff.
County Fire Allocated Additional Funds
December 23, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 19) — The Carroll County Budget Committee recommended allocating $111,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to the Carroll County Rural Fire Department. The allocation, once approved by the Carroll County Commission, can be applied toward the construction of a training center or can be used for other training-related expenses.
