Carroll County Relay for Life’s annual event is Saturday, September 7, 4-9 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center. more

MHS Basketball Golf Scramble Fundraiser The McKenzie High School Basketball teams host a four-man golf scramble fundraiser Saturday, August 24 at Carroll Lake Golf Club at 8 a.m. more

McKenzie Middle School hosts its annual football jamboree Saturday, August 3 at Rebel Stadium at 4 p.m. more

The McKenzie High School Alumni Decades Reunion, presented by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA), is set for October 4-5, 2024. more

The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the central office. more

The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday, August 8 at 6 p.m. The agenda is as follows: more

Early voting in Tennessee ended July 27 for the August 1 elections in Tennessee. The actual election day is August 1 at the assigned precincts. more

Northwest Tennessee Tourism announces its official #731EatWeek Restaurant Partner List. 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

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