The Family and Community Education Clubs, of which there are two in Carroll County, is a national service organization; FCE for the shortened version. As a service to our community we see a need and try to help. The Bethel/Eastside FCE decided as one of their projects to donate hats to the Pre-k and Head start programs. This year the club donated to the Clarksburg, West Carroll and Huntingdon Pre-K and Head Start. more

McKENZIE (December 20) — Tuesday, on behalf of the Fannye Baxter Moore Trust Fund and the McKenzie Rotary Club, Saudia Akin accepted a $4,500 check from trust fund chairman Ed Perkins to help increase the positive impact that United Neighbors has on the lives of countless local families. more

Carroll County Sheriff’s Department K9 Gotchi received a bullet-and-stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Gotchi’s vest was sponsored by Vikki and Arnie Medrano of Paso Robles, California and embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of those who protect and serve”. more

McKENZIE (December 20)—This year, an anonymous citizen created a wreath contest exclusive to McKenzie’s downtown businesses. The wreaths were to be related to each business and presented by McKenzie’s Open House in November. more

Two Northwest Tennessee entities recently partnered together again to continue providing art opportunities to the children and adults participating in pottery classes held in Huntingdon, TN. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie Rotary Club, trustees of the Fannie Baxter Moore Trust Fund, donated $1,500 to Beta Sigma Phi’s annual Angel Tree project. more

McKENZIE (December 2) — The Refinery, formerly known as Flex Fitness, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new owners and added gym equipment. more

McKENZIE (December 1) — The undefeated McKenzie Rebels football team received a generous gift of Gatorade and Gatorade branded towels prior to the state championship game. more

BRUCETON (December 2) — Patrick Willis has given back to his home community in many ways. The retired NFL player’s most recent effort was the funding for new exercise equipment in the Bruceton City Park. It is called the Fitness Zone. more

McKenzie’s Annual Mistletoe Christmas Parade was Saturday, December 4, 4 p.m. in the historic area of McKenzie. The parade began at McKenzie Middle School and ended downtown. more

PARIS (November 18) — The Rotary Club of Paris celebrated its 100th year of service during a banquet at the Paris Convention Center on November 18. It comes as the City of Paris celebrates its 200th anniversary. more

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County Laboratory based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. more

HUNTINGDON (November 20) — Finally! Diamond Rio performed at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon on Saturday, November 20 to a sold-out and enthusiastic audience eager to hear the band. The much-anticipated performance was long in the making as COVID-19 forced the cancellation of previous performances. more

McKENZIE (November 9) — Sarah Bradberry, Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk, was the featured speaker at the McKenzie Rotary Club meeting on November 9.Bradberry spoke about the services of the … more

McKENZIE (November 2021) — Linda Coleman is closing the doors to Heartworks in downtown McKenzie. After 34 years of serving the public with framing, home decor, painting classes, and house painting, Linda is retiring. more

HUNTINGDON (November 7) — Glenn Jacobs, Mayor of Knox County, also World Wrestling Entertainment’s Hall of Famer, Kane, was the keynote speaker Saturday night at the Carroll County Republican Party’s annual fundraiser, Pasta & Politics, hosted by Mayor Joseph Butler. more

McKENZIE — Rotary Club hosted its annual Charity Auction on Saturday, November 6 at the McKenzie Farmers Market. more

HUNTINGDON (November 7) — The people of Carroll County celebrated two hundred years honoring the history of the county, praising God, and enjoying fireworks during an anniversary event at the Carroll County Civic Center. more

The Carroll County (Tennessee) Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marine Corp. are again sponsoring the annual Toys for Tots, an initiative to make boys’ and girls’ Christmas … more

McKENZIE (November 1) — Sweet Jordan’s Coffee Co. announced it will add a second location in McKenzie, expanding from its Paris location. The move will occur in early 2022 in the vacant 2,500 square-foot facility at 15172 Highland Drive, Suite 1. more