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McKENZIE (June 19) — Downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday with 24 Seven. The popular local band drew a great crowd on the square and many showed off their dance moves in front of the stage on Banner Row. This was the last Nights on Broadway event in June. Crooked Creek performs Thursday, July 17. Longshot performs Tuesday, August 5. Fajita Brothers performs Thursday, September 4. Flashback performs Thursday, September 18.

24 Seven Draws Big Nights on Broadway Crowd

McKENZIE (June 19) — Downtown summer music series Nights on Broadway continued Thursday with 24 Seven. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/20/25

The 2024-25 McKenzie Chamber of Commerce Board (L to R): Christy Williams, Will Record, Matt Aird, Secretary/Treasurer Shawna Fowler, Chairperson Jason Martin, Ashley Horn, Executive Director Monica Heath, Noah McEwen and Mark Anderson. Not pictured are Vice-Chairman Myra Carlock, Drew Beeler and Madison Endres.

McKenzie Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Banquet

McKENZIE (June 17) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet Tuesday at Bethel University's Vera Low Center. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/18/25

Mayor Robert Keeton III, City Recorder Annie Hand and others distribute the approximately 60 sealed bags of items contributed by families, individuals and civic organizations to those present.

Bruceton Marks Centennial with Time Capsule Unsealing

BRUCETON (June 14) — The Town of Bruceton celebrated its centennial Saturday at Templeton Park with the unsealing of a 25-year time capsule. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/17/25

At McKenzie High School, roof work is underway and a pavilion is being constructed.

Upgrades Underway at McKenzie Schools

McKENZIE (June 16) — A plethora of upgrades are underway at the three McKenzie schools. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/17/25

Construction Progresses on TCAT in McKenzie

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll hosted a groundbreaking for its new academic and administrative building on June 25, 2024 at the McKenzie campus. more

6/17/25

MPD Assistant Chief Trey Boucher, Investigator Justin Brister, Sergeant Cody Coleman with canine Toby, and Rotary Vice-President Ricky Price.

Rotary Members Hear About McKenzie Police

McKENZIE (June 10) — Four members of the McKenzie Police Department plus one canine officer, were the program at the June 10 meeting of the McKenzie Rotary Club. more

6/17/25

Kids show off their puppets after the puppet show. Pictured are (L to R) Front Row: Zachary Watwood, Kash Keech, Kali Keech and Sophie Whitt. Back Row: Head Start family specialist Crystal Fuller, Head Start family services worker Karen Teem and children’s librarian Grace Hawkins.

County Library Summer Readers Craft Puppets

HUNTINGDON (June 12) — The Carroll County Library’s Summer Reading activities continued Thursday with puppet-making. The event was a collaboration with Northwest Tennessee Head Start. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/17/25

Sawyer Sutton, a 2025 graduate of West Carroll High School, was severely injured in a May 31 crash.

West Carroll Community Hosts Fundraisers for 2025 Graduate

West Carroll community stands with the 2025 valedictorian, Sawyer Sutton, as he begins a long recovery following an accident caused by a drunk driver. Known for his kind, quiet demeanor, Sawyer … more

6/11/25

J&J Auto Racing Builds Sprint Car for Hall of Fame Sweepstakes

McKENZIE (June 5) — The newest sprint car built by J&J Auto Racing won't see a race track for quite some time, but it will be the subject of much excitement for racing enthusiasts around the country. The car, which was custom-built to be the grand prize in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum's biennial sweepstakes fundraiser, was picked up from the downtown McKenzie shop Thursday by Addy Sullivan, special events coordinator for the nonprofit museum. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/11/25

James Greer Band Starts Nights on Broadway

McKENZIE — The annual Nights on Broadway series kicked off Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m. in downtown McKenzie with the music of the James Greer Band. more

6/10/25

The Jackson Symphony Performs at The Dixie

HUNTINGDON (June 5) — Thursday night’s performance of “Hot Nights and Cool Sounds” by The Jackson Symphony in Jackson was the perfect kickoff to summer! more

6/10/25

Pictured is Linda Swalley, who displays her homemade jelly, jam, breads, cookies, bracelets, and soon pickles. On Saturday, she also had baby bunny rabbits to sell.

Farmers Market is Now Open

McKENZIE (June 7) — McKenzie Farmers Market opened for the season on Saturday, June 7. more

6/10/25

First responders in the life-saving incident were (L to R): Lieutenant/Paramedic Jonathan Castleman, McKenzie Fire Department; Battalion Chief/Advanced EMT Jason Arnold, McKenzie Fire Department; Firefighter/EMR Lacey Lane, McKenzie Fire Department; Trey Silliman Paramedic, Priority EMS; and Chaz Prestwood, Advanced EMT, Priority EMS.

First Responders Save Life With CPR

McKENZIE — First responders with McKenzie Fire/Rescue and Baptist EMS revived a patient who went into cardiac arrest while he was being packaged for transport by EMS. more

6/10/25

Henry County Hospital Launches Newly Remodeled State-of-the-Art Surgery Center

PARIS — WTH–Henry County Hospital is proud to announce the official launch of surgical services at the newly remodeled West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Surgery, located at 1002 Cornerstone Drive, Suite B, in Paris, Tenn. more

6/10/25

Bruceton Celebrates 100 Years, Opens Time Capsule

BRUCETON, Tenn. — The Town of Bruceton celebrates its 100th anniversary on Saturday, June 14, 2025, noon at 209 Cheatham Street. City officials welcome everyone to the unsealing of the … more

6/10/25

Happy Book Stack staff pause during a bustling first hour of business. Pictured are (L to R): owner David Jacobs, Store Manager Stephanie McClerkin, Assistant Manager Lollie Brown, Haven Wood, Madison McClain, Cat Robin and Jo Dillahunty.

Happy Book Stack Opens in McKenzie

McKENZIE (June 9) — Downtown McKenzie gained another new business as The Happy Book Stack opened its doors for the first time Monday morning. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/9/25

From left, Steve Bomar, Carl Byars and Steve Morris provided music on W.O. Warren Drive for the block party. Not pictured is Mike Wilson, who was also in the rotation of musicians.

McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Hosts Shrimp Boil, Block Party

McKENZIE (June 7) — The McKenzie Senior Citizens Center hosted its third annual shrimp boil and block party Saturday. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/9/25

Prospective adopters visit kittens at the CCHS Kitten Shower. Pictured are (L to R): Chance Crain of Paris, Ashley Donaldson of Paris, Crystal King (CCHS member) of Huntingdon, Lauren Hickman of McKenzie, Lynda Hickman (seated) of McKenzie and Chris Whitfield of McKenzie.

Carroll County Humane Society Hosts Kitten Shower

McKENZIE (June 5) — The Carroll County Humane Society hosted a Kitten Shower Thursday evening at the shelter. more

By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 6/6/25

Numerous Rotary dignitaries were on hand to thank Ash Young for his generous donation. (L to R): Rotary Governor Darrell Ailshie, Past District Governor Ed Perkins, Ash Young, Past District Governor Eddie Allred and Past District Governor Robert Huffman.

Young Honored by Rotary

McKENZIE (May 27) — Local businessman and philanthropist, Ash Young, CEO of Cachengo, was recently recognized for his financial contribution to Rotary International. more

6/3/25

Splash Pad, Harmony Park Opens for Season

McKENZIE — The McKenzie Station Splash Pad reopened on Tuesday, May 27 to the delight of area children. more

6/3/25