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Mc Kenzie, TN2023 Miss Tatertown Pageants
The annual Tatertown Pageants are Saturday, August 19, at the Gleason School Gymnasium, beginning at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Categories will range from 0 thru 21. Pageant winners qualify for the West Tennessee Strawberry Pageants. For more information call 731-514-9007.
Senior Citizen Movie
McKenzie Senior Citizens’ movie for August is “Miracle Club”. This Wednesday, August 16, at 2 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for movie, popcorn and soda.
Carroll County Relay for Life Meeting
Carroll County Relay for Life planning meeting is Aug. 22, 2023, 6 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Carroll County in the Community Room.
Southern Fried Nuptials
Carroll Arts presents Southern Fried Nuptials, directed by Glynda Rich and Denise Sam. The production is Thursday, August 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 27 at 2 p.m. at the McKenzie High School Theatre. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door.
Shepherd’s Table Community Kitchen
The Shepherd’s Table community kitchen serves meals the third Tuesday of each month at First Presbyterian Church located at 19835 East Main Street, Huntingdon. Meals are served restaurant style with drive-through available after 6 p.m. It is open to the public and there is no cost. Donations are accepted. All are invited. It is our mission to create a community atmosphere where individuals can come in and have a meal in a comfortable setting. We encourage friendly conversation, prayers and laughter. If you would like to volunteer to help prepare the meal, serve the meal or help in any way, please call 731-415-9199 and leave a message or email fpcshepherdstable@gmail.com or write PO Box 651, Huntingdon, Tennessee.
McKenzie High School Class of 1968 55th Reunion
The McKenzie High School Class of 1968 is having a catered dinner for their 55th Reunion at 6 p.m. on September 16, 2023, at The Barn, 700 Hill Road, McKenzie. To register, please send checks for $25.00 per person by September 2, 2023, made out to Charlie Beal at: 219 Diamond Drive, McKenzie, TN 38201. Please bring any school or class memorabilia with you to share with everyone. For more information, look for the Facebook group: McKenzie High School, Class of ‘68, or contact Carl and Melissa Powell at: 731-986-8838 or Charlie Beal at: 731-225-1919.
Mt. Zion Church Revival
Mt Zion Church is having its annual revival, 7 p.m. Aug 13-18. A fellowship meal is Sunday at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Greater Enon Church Hype Night
The Greater Enon Church promises H.Y.P.E. (Helping You Pursue Eternity) Night on Saturday, September 3, will not be “the usual church experience.” Beginning at 6 p.m., people of all ages are encouraged to attend and bring a friend to the special service at Greater Enon Church at 313 Walnut Ave., McKenzie.
The theme is “I’m R.E.T.R.O.: Removing Everything That Represents Obstacles.”
Chapel Hill Cemetery Association
The annual meeting of the Chapel Hill Cemetery Association (Carroll County) is August 20, 2 p.m. in the church building. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Adult Education Classes
Huntingdon Location - Adult Education Building, 14155 Paris Street. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes are offered for one-on-one instruction on Mondays, 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to NOON. For more information, phone 731-364-5481.
Smalltown Cruisers Antique Car Club
Carroll County Commission Meets Monthly
Carroll County Commission meets the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Carroll County Office Complex, High Street, Huntingdon. There are no meetings in December, February, and July.
Caring Hearts Food Pantry
The Caring Hearts Food Pantry offers food distribution the second Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m., at Mt Zion United Methodist Church, 120 Mt. Zion Road, Huntingdon.
McKenzie Sweet Tea and Southern Pickin’s Festival
McKenzie’s annual Sweet Tea and Southern Pickin’s Festival is August 25-26.
Carroll County Democratic Party Meets
The Carroll County Democratic Party meets the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at 12740 Lexington Street, Huntingdon.
McKenzie City Council Meets Monthly
The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.
Ministry of Christ Meets Sundays, Thursdays
The Ministry of Christ Church is Apostolic in faith and holds services Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The church is on 6680 Terry Road, Lavinia, Tenn.
For more information, contact Brother Melvin Allan at (731) 225-2970.
Carroll County Republican Party Meets
The Carroll County Republican Party meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the court room of the Public Safety building, 12740 Lexington Street, Huntingdon.
Carroll County Fair is August 9-12
The Carroll County Fair is August 9-12 at the Fairgrounds, Mustang Drive, Huntingdon. Beauty revues are Saturday, August 5 and Saturday, August 12. No other details are available.
Bethel University Begins Classes on August 14
Bethel University students begin classes on the McKenzie campus on August 14. The Freshman Orientation begins August 10.
McKenzie Industrial Board to Meet
McKenzie Industrial Board meets Thursday, August 17, 6 p.m. at the Dana building, Airport Lane, McKenzie.
