Carroll Arts, Inc. has been as busy planning the annual Mistletoe Christmas Show. This year’s show is Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Park Theatre in downtown McKenzie. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie Industrial Board and the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, along with participating manufacturers in McKenzie, celebrated Manufacturing Week on October 6-13. more

McKENZIE (November 18) — Bethel University hosted the Miss Bethel University Volunteer and the Miss Carroll County Volunteer pageants on Saturday, November 18 on the college campus. more

December 5, 5:30 p.m. TENTATIVE AGENDA: 1. Prayer and Pledge to the Flag 2. Adoption of Agenda: A. Consent Agenda B. Regular Agenda more

NASHVILLE — Unemployment numbers are little changed in the tri-county area of Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties for the month of October 2023. more

Join UT Extension Services for a two-day holiday workshop! Have Yourself a Thrifty Little Christmas will be presented by Lacy Yeley and Michele Atkins in Henry and Carroll counties. more

Please plan to join us for our big event of the year, the Ruby Red Christmas Gala. It is Saturday, December 2, 5-9 p.m. at The Venue at Waddell Place in McKenzie. Tickets are on sale now for $30 per person and can be purchased in person during business hours or by phone using a credit or debit card. As of today, we still have tickets left so do not miss out! more

TENNESSEE (November 20) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 18.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.28 per gallon. more

Stephen Brown, a lifelong McKenzie native and CSX engineer, had the recent honor of working the CSX Santa Train, which runs through parts of Kentucky, Virgina, and Tennessee along the Appalachian Trail. In its 81st year, the Santa Train carried approximately 13 tons of supplies to those along the 110-mile route, consisting of toys, food, wrapping paper, and stuffed backpacks. The train embarked on its 10-hour journey beginning in Pikeville, Kentucky and ending in Kingsport, Tenn. more

McKENZIE (November 6) — Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosted its annual fund-raising luncheon at the McKenzie Church of Christ on November 6. more

McKENZIE (November 18) — Bethel University hosted the Miss Bethel University Volunteer and the Miss Carroll County Volunteer pageants on Saturday, November 18 on the college campus. more

HUNTINGDON (November 12) — On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Christine Argo celebrated her 100” birthday at Harmony Hill Assisted Living! more

McKENZIE (November 14) — On Tuesday, Dr. Yancy Freeman Sr., chancellor of UT Martin, spoke to the McKenzie Rotary Club. more

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) selected two McKenzie natives and brothers as School System Administrators of the Year. more

McKENZE (November14) — Reverend Dr. Bob Watkins will serve as the interim president of Bethel University beginning January 1, 2024. more

HUNTINGDON (November 2) — Quick action by two Huntingdon police officers, their dispatcher, and the Carroll County 911 system is credited for saving the life of a first grade student named Hunter Snider. more

Sweet Potato Casserole 3 cup sweet potatoes cooked and mashed 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 stick oleo 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup self rising flour 1 cup chopped pecans more

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Parks offer a great alternative to the frenzy of shopping on Black Friday by hosting the annual Day After Thanksgiving hikes at parks across the state. more

McKENZIE (November 9) — Savannah Davis chose to continue her athletic and academic career at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. The McKenzie High School senior signed commitment documents on Thursday to play basketball for the university. more

McKENZIE (November 10) — In honor of the nation’s military veterans, McKenzie High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, 1 a.m. in the MHS Gymnasium. more