As July draws to a close, schools are solidifying plans for the return of teachers and students. more

NASHVILLE — Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend is Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. more

Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant is in Jackson this week. more

McKENZIE — Bethel Coach Katherine Hannagan’s pitching camp at Bethel University has been rescheduled. The camp is now July 29 and 30. more

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is excited to provide information throughout the year to make gardening a success for many home gardeners. UT Gardens, Crossville, in collaboration with UT Extension’s Cumberland County Master Gardeners, will host the annual Fall Gardeners’ Festival at the Plateau AgResearch and Education Center. more

Back to School Events • Back to School Bash at Long Heights Baptist Church - McKenzie on August 4 from 5-7 p.m. featuring water slides and food trucks! Long Heights Baptist Church is located at 260 Old Paris Rd, McKenzie, TN 38201. more

Webb School National Register Celebration The Webb Alumni Association is planning a celebration and ribbon cutting on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the school, located at 938 Walnut Street West, … more

Early voting in Tennessee begins July 12 and ends July 27 for the August 1 elections in Tennessee. While the political landscape has been quiet for the August election, it’s the November presidential election generating the most discussion. more

Back to School Events Back to School Bash at Long Heights Baptist Church - McKenzie on August 4 from 5-7 p.m. featuring water slides and food trucks! Long Heights Baptist Church is located at 260 Old Paris Rd, McKenzie, TN 38201. more

Cottage Grove 49th Annual Freedom Festival Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the 49th annual Freedom Festival on Thursday, July 4 with a full lineup of events including a … more

Newspaper Office Closed on July 4-5 The McKenzie Banner office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen on Monday, July 8 at 8 a.m. Please submit news/events for the July 9 edition by Wednesday, July 3 if possible. If you need to reach us, email banner@mckenziebanner.com. Our staff will also be covering area events. Thank you for allowing us this time with our families. more

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Town of Huntingdon, Tennessee Called Meeting 4:00 P.M., June 27, 2024 Huntingdon City Hall 19810 Main Street East A. Roll call, declaration of quorum, and call to … more

McKenzie The annual fireworks show is at dusk at City Park, Como Street. Food trucks will be available. more

HUNTINGDON — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center announced its 19th Season Lineup which includes Heart By Heart, Thompson Square, Bethel University Renaissance Theatre, Comedian Henry Cho, Christmas at the Dixie, Main Street Christmas, Mandy Barnett, Confederate Railroad, Endless Highway, The Aluminum Show, Anders Osborne, The Coalminers present Always Loretta, the Designing Women Curated Market, Chi-Town Transit Authority, Forever Motown, and Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats. more

Newspaper Office Closed on July 4-5 The McKenzie Banner office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen on Monday, July 8 at 8 a.m. Please submit news/events for the July 9 edition by Wednesday, July 3 if possible. If you need to reach us, email banner@mckenziebanner.com. Our staff will also be covering area events. Thank you for allowing us this time with our families. more

HUNTINGDON — Get ready to tap your toes and enjoy the sweet sounds of bluegrass music at not one, but two Pickin’ Parties set to take over Huntingdon’s Court Square this summer! Mark your calendars for 6-8 p.m. on June 22 and July 20, 2024, as these evenings promise to be filled with lively tunes, good company, and unforgettable memories. more

McKENZIE — The recently formed McKenzie High School Alumni Association is planning its first alumni event to coincide with the annual MHS Homecoming in October. more

McKenzie City Meetings The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. McKenzie Planning Commission meets fourth Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. City Court convenes each Monday, 4 p.m. Historic Zoning Committee meets second Wednesday, 4 p.m. Parks and Recreation Committee meets second Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., February, May, August and November. Driving School is each Tuesday, 5 p.m. more

McKENZIE — The Steve McCadams “Casting For A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo returns to McKenzie’s City Park Lake on Saturday, June 15 for a fun-filled morning where even little fish produce big smiles. more

The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday, June 13 with the following items on the agenda: under old business is the second reading of Ordinance 568 - the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget; the second reading of Ordinance 569 - conversion of Broadway Street to a One-Way Street. more