The McKenzie Rotary started the new Rotary year with a strong showing with the induction of three new members. The new members are Ricky Price (Vice President of Pepsi MidAmerica), Ben Wolksi (Network Administrator at the University of Tennessee at Martin), and Ryan Griffin (City of McKenzie Mayor). Each new member received a certificate of membership, a challenge coin, and a welcome packet explaining about Rotary. The Rotary Club of McKenzie was chartered in 1937 and has served an intricate role in McKenzie. more

McKENZIE — (August 1) — Discounted admission prices for entry into home sporting events was the topic of discussion at the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on Tuesday, August 1. more

McKenzie, Huntingdon, West Carroll and Clarksburg released the enrollment census of students for the first week of the 2023-24 school year. more

ATWOOD (August 3) — West Carroll Special School District is proactively addressing security issues at each of its three school sites in McLemoreville, Trezevant and Atwood. The Board voted to start the process to possibly make upgrades at each school. That action came during the August 3 meeting at the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School. more

McKENZIE (AUGUST 1) — New state laws affecting education necessitated numerous changes in local school board policy. During the August 1 meeting, the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education approved those changes, some of which included school safety, summer school, intruder drill policy, a public comment policy at meetings, and penalties for unruly spectators or coaches at sporting events. more

NASHVILLE (August 4) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Tennessee Carp Harvest Incentive Program (TCHIP) has reached a milestone in June with 25,281,993 pounds of invasive carp removed from Kentucky, Barkley, Cheatham, Old Hickory, and Pickwick reservoirs. more

NASHVILLE (August 4) — There isn’t a better way to support your local farms and community than by shopping at a farmers market. Tennessee will highlight peak season during National Farmers Market Week August 6-12, 2023. more

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the following road closures and construction in the area for the second week in August. Some of these announcements are repeated as road is continuing. more

HUNTINGDON — Carroll County Office on Aging is hosting Senior Day at the Carroll County Fair on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. more

HUNTINGDON — Pageants in four different age divisions from birth to age 3 are this Saturday at the Carroll County Fair inside the Carroll County Civic Center. more

SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (August 4) — The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) announced expanded days of operation for the Visitor Center, Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.. The visitor center is located at 1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville, Tenn. more

2023-2024 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonya Brown, Principal, Zach Renfro, Asst. Principal; Beckie Smith, Guidance; Gale Edwards, Nurse; Amy Wilkes, Interventionist; Tracie Baker pre-K; Brandy Baumgardner, Pre-K. more

The Carroll County Fair is this week at the Carroll County Fairgrounds at the Carroll County Civic Center. more

The newest edition of the Experience LOCAL Magazine is online now! It will appear in print mid-August 2023. more

7-Up cake 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix 3 whole eggs 3/4 cup Crisco oil 1 small package instant lemon pudding 1 (10 oz.) 7-Up Mix well and bake in oblong pan for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. more

McKENZIE (July 28) — The McKenzie Garden Club met aboard the church bus at the McKenzie Church of Christ on July 28 for an abbreviated meeting. Hostesses Ann Coleman and Janie Moore provided delicious sack lunches in preparation for the group’s trip to Paris, Tenn. to tour Mr. Jimmy Williams’ gardens. more

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting 2023 Adult Leadership Carroll County class applications.  Leadership Carroll County (LCC) consists of nine sessions and a community service project.  more

Twelve members were present for July’s Bethel/Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) Club meeting in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays. more

McKenzie’s Thursday night summer concert series Nights on Broadway continues August 3 with live music from the James Greer Band. Bring out your lawn chairs, check out the parked food vendors, dance a little, and shop in downtown McKenzie while enjoying local talent. Depending on the weather, the event might move into McKenzie’s Park Theatre. more