Calendar 8-25-26

Shop with a First Responder Shoot September 12

McKenzie Fire/Rescue and McKenzie Police Department are hosting McKenzie Shop with a First Responder Shoot fundraising event on September 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carroll County Shooting Sports Park at 680 McAdoo Cemetery Lane in Huntingdon, Tenn. to raise money for McKenzie Shop with a First Responder that happens in December.

Please consider donating to help children in McKenzie have a great Christmas.

The link to donate is https://cash.app/$ShopwithfirstResp?qr=1

For more info, contact McKenzie Fire 731-352-3306 or McKenzie Police 731-352-2265.

MHS Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting

The annual McKenzie High School Title I /Parent Involvement meeting is Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 in the McKenzie High School Library.  All parents are invited to attend. For questions, please contact Carol Nanney (MHS Parent/Family Engagement Coordinator) at 731-352-2133 or nanneyc@mckenzieschools.org. 

McKenzie Alumni Association Decades Reunion

Plans are underway for the third annual MHSAA Decades Reunion weekend on September 25-26. All MHS alumni are invited to return to McKenzie to reconnect with friends, classmates, and former teachers through many reunions and other planned events. Updates on the upcoming weekend will be on the alumni association’s Facebook site and in The McKenzie Banner. For more information, email mckenziehsalumni.tn@gmail.com.

Monthly Genealogy Group at Gordon Browning Museum

A Genealogy Group meets at the Gordon Browning Museum, 640 North Main Street, McKenzie, the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m.

The Breakfast Club at Hometown Health

Everyone is invited to The Breakfast Club every Monday from 9-10:30 a.m. for coffee, snacks, mingling and a light activity. Take the chance to connect and socialize before getting interactive with games, light exercise and fun! Bring a friend and come make new ones at Hometown Health Clinic - Pediatrics/Specialty Entrance. We can’t wait to see you there!

Carroll Humane Society Events, News

Cat Vouchers

Cat spay/neuter vouchers are always available for $60. To purchase by phone for use at Paris Vet Clinic, call 731-514-0878 and leave a message. These are available to anyone regardless of residency. We now offer cat vouchers to Carroll County residents for $60 at the Huntingdon Animal Clinic. These must be purchased in person at the shelter with cash or card, and proof of residency is required. However, Carroll Co. residents can still use Paris Vet Clinic if preferred.

McKenzie TOPS Meets Weekly

Win over weight with support and encouragement by meeting with the McKenzie Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) each Monday at 3 p.m. in the McKenzie Church of Christ gymnasium. The first meeting is free. For more information, call 731-352-7309. If no answer, leave a message.

Carroll Commission Meets Monthly

Carroll County Commission meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Carroll County Office Complex, High Street, Huntingdon. No meetings in February and July.

Carroll County Democratic Party Meets Monthly

The Carroll County Democratic Party meets the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Carroll County Complex at 625 High Street, Huntingdon.

Adult Education Classes

Huntingdon Location — Adult Education Building, 14155 Paris Street. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Classes are offered for one-on-one instruction on Mondays, 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-NOON. For more information, phone 731-364-5481.