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If you were anywhere near Hwy 22 North of Huntingdon on Friday, June 24, you likely heard multiple shots ringing out from the Carroll County Shooting Park. They were hosting one of three Shooting Hunger Events that take place across Tennessee. more

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Front Row (L to R): Jeff Washburn, Danette (Scates) LaBare, Linda (Fowler) Garner, Alesia (Bates) Griffin, Terri (Johnsonius) Ford, Ruby (Anderson) Hillsman, Carol (Ridley) Simpson, Zelda (Nanney) Smith, Jan (Scott) Brake, Steve Chadwick and Billy Wayne Fuzzell. Back Row (L to R): Billy Hargrove, Kenny Melton, Steve Williams, Dan Pinson, Bruce Coleman, David Scott, Mark Forrester, Wayne Allen and Steve McCadams.

McKenzie Class of 1972 Holds Reunion

McKenzie High School Class of 1972 recently held its 50-year reunion at Chandler’s Barn in McKenzie where a catered dinner, old times and fond memories greeted classmates. Stories from yesteryear helped rekindle friendships and the class had a pictorial tribute during the dinner honoring 24 deceased classmates. more

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Attendees enjoyed a catered meal. The event was held at the The Venue at Waddell Place.

McKenzie Chamber Honors Charter Members

McKENZIE (JUNE 21) — More than 100 persons attended the first-ever McKenzie Chamber of Commerce banquet on Tuesday, June 21 at The Venue at Waddell Place in McKenzie. The Chamber has more than 100 members in its inaugural year. Monica Heath serves as the executive director of the newly former McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry. more

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Farmers Market News

The McKenzie Farmers Market had another great Saturday. Over 300 customers browsed the booths for a variety of products. more

Submitted by the City of McKenzie | 6/21/22

James Greer Band Performs During Nights on Broadway

McKENZIE — The James Greer Band was the featured musicians and vocalists at the June 16 Nights on Broadway. They provided country music to an audience seated in the Veterans Memorial Park in downtown McKenzie. more

6/21/22

Sara Evans performed to an appreciative audience at The Dixie Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon.

Sara Evans Performs to Sold-Out Audience at The Dixie

HUNTINGDON (June 17) — The Hal Holbrook Theater was full with a very appreciative audience on Friday, June 17. They were there for a return performance of multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans. Evans was reared in a small Missouri community and quickly identified with small-town life. She provided a vibrant concert filled with her many hits. more

6/21/22

Denise Sam (left) presents the annual Friends of the Arts Award to Carolyn Potts of McKenzie.

An Evening With Carroll Arts

The annual Evening with Carroll Arts exhibition of visual, instrumental, and vocal talents was held Saturday, June 18 at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church - McKenzie. more

6/21/22

Sandi Roditis, immediate past president and Kathy Ham, newly installed president of the Rotary Club of McKenzie.

Kathy Ham is New Rotary President

Kathy Ham, director of the Beating Hearts Help Center, is the new president of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. Mrs. Ham was installed by immediate past president Sandi Roditis at a banquet on June 14 at Mallard’s Restaurant. more

6/21/22

Children, parents, and library staff gather around Smokey Bear.

Smokey Bear Visits Summer Reading Program

HUNTINGDON (June 16) — Smokey Bear and members from the Tennessee Division of Forestry visited the Carroll County Library during their Summer Reading Program to teach children how to prevent wildfires. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/21/22

The Lodge at Paris Landing to Officially Open Next Week

PARIS LANDING — The new 91-room Lodge at Paris Landing State Park is expected to officially open next week. It will provide hotel resort-style vacation rentals on Kentucky Lake near Land Between the Lakes. Features include modern room design, conference space, a full-service restaurant, bar, and lounge overlooking scenic lakes and natural beauty. more

6/21/22

Alma Jones sells award-winning books she wrote and published.

McKenzie Farmers Market News

McKenzie Farmers Market had another big day Saturday, June 11. Over 325 customers came to browse the booths and hear the Colton Baker and Company Band. more

6/14/22

Kathy Ham, Rotary President-Elect is pictured with Megan Houston and Matthew Marshall of United Way of West Tennessee.

United Way Representatives Speak to McKenzie Rotary Club

McKENZIE (June 7) — United Way of West Tennessee was the guest program for the June 7 meeting of the Rotary Club of McKenzie. more

6/14/22

Co-owner Heather Garrett’s son, Hudson, cut the celebratory ribbon surrounded by friends, business people, government officials, and Tri Star Family Health Care staff.

Tri Star Family Health Care Opens in Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON (June 10) — Friday, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Tri Star Family Health Care in Huntingdon. Visitors enjoyed snacks and could enter a drawing for coupons from 1822 Coffee Co. or Wild Roots Plants in Huntingdon. more

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Emory Williams was Little Red Riding Hood, Devin Williams was Grandma, and John Everett Williams was the defense attorney.

Huntingdon Hosts 200th Anniversary Celebration with Tours, Exhibits

HUNTINGDON (June 11) — The Town of Huntingdon continued to celebrate its 200th anniversary as a city on Saturday, June 11 with information booklets about the history of downtown buildings and businesses. more

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Misty Aird cuts the ribbon for the new Misty's Water and Ice machine located on Highland Drive (US 79) McKenzie.

Misty’s Ice and Water Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

McKENZIE — Misty’s Ice and Water held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 10 at its new location, next to McKenzie Nutrition, 15325 Highland Drive. more

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Tri Star Family Health Care to Host Grand Opening

The Tri Star Family Health Care Center’s grand opening is Friday, June 10 at 10 a.m. more

6/7/22

Casey Gant sold Hostas, Cannas, banana plants, herb plants, Hydrangeas, and more at the Ladybug Landscapes booth outside of the Farmers Market building. She also offered water bottles to shoppers.

McKenzie’s First Farmers Market of the Season

Saturday, June 4 kicked off McKenzie’s Farmers Market season. Booths lined the interior and exterior of the Farmers Market building, at 2431 Cedar Street from 8 a.m. until their products sold out. more

6/7/22

Flashback — local band made up of (L to R) Dale Garrett, Glynn Mebane, Peggy Kee, Dennis Kee, Mike Hampton, and Randy Delaney on the drums — covered classic songs such as Fleetwood Mac’s “Say You Love Me” at Nights on Broadway.

Flashback Kicks Off Nights on Broadway

The City of McKenzie presented its first Nights on Broadway event of 2022 to a large opening crowd on Thursday, June 2. Opening the annual summer event was local band Flashback. more

6/7/22

Pictured are city and county officials along with Farmers Home Furniture employees and friends celebrating the store’s grand opening and ribbon cutting.

Farmers Home Furniture Hosts Ribbon Cutting

Farmers Home Furniture in McKenzie celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting Thursday, June 2. The grand opening began with a meet and greet with staff at 9 a.m. and a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/7/22

City officials, Bethel friends, and community members celebrate JAMROCK’s ribbon cutting with the restaurant’s owners.

JAMROCK Celebrates Grand Opening

JAMROCK, McKenzie’s newest eating establishment, celebrated its ribbon cutting and grand opening Friday, June 3. After the ribbon cutting, attendees enjoyed the restaurant’s authentic Jamaican and Puerto Rican cuisine. more

By Lyndsey Summers
lsummers@mckenziebanner.com | 6/7/22