Calendar 5-27-25

An Evening with Carroll Arts June 21
Carroll Arts, Inc. presents An Evening with Carroll Arts on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. The event will feature artists from Carroll County and include an art exhibit at 6:30 p.m. and live performances at 7 p.m. For more information, please email carrollartsinc@gmail.com.
Other upcoming events include: The Creativity Camp for Carroll County elementary and middle school students is July 7-11; Southern Fried Funnies during McKenzie’s Sweet Tea Festival in August; Storytelling during the Huntingdon Heritage Festival in September; A Mistletoe Christmas Program during McKenzie’s Christmas Celebration in December; and the 15th Annual Trivia Bowl in January 2026.

Shooting Hunger in West Tennessee
Shooting Hunger Sporting Clays Fun Shoot is Friday, June 20 at 7:30 a.m. at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park located at 680 McAdoo Cemetery Lane, Huntingdon.
The format is five-person teams shooting at multiple stations with a 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. start time.
The entry fee will include 50 targets on the course, lunch and a goody bag, plus provide eligibility for door prizes.
Corporate sponsorships are available and will be recognized through signage at the event and on the event website.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and fun games at 8 a.m.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams and top individual shooter in both flights.
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the top youth shooter in each flight. To be eligible, youth must be a current student in elementary, middle or high school or a 2024 high school graduate and plan to attend a two-year college, four-year university or trade school.
Mulligans will be available for purchase.
Shooters should bring their own shotgun, shells (7 1/2, 8, or 9 shot) and eye and ear protection.
This is a rain or shine event. Be sure to bring your rain jacket!

Ribbon-Cutting at Lavender Kisses Farm
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon-cutting at Lavender Kisses Farm Saturday, June 7 at 9 a.m. The farm is located at 307 Marlboro Road, Hollow Rock.

Huntingdon American Legion Post 47 Events
American Legion Post 47, Huntingdon, serves lunch each Wednesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for $10. Sit and eat at the Legion or take out.
May Menu:
May 28 — Pulled pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese and slaw.
The American Legion is looking for Veterans to join the post. Meetings are at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the basement of the Carroll County Courthouse. The entrance is on the south side of the court house. Food is provided. For more information, please call Commander Doug Marshall at 937-459-0301 or Assistant Adjutant Tony Moore at 731-358-1130.

Ribbon-Cutting at Hospital Wing-Carroll County
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the official opening of Hospital Wing at the Carroll County Airport is Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m. The airport is located at 456 Airport Lane, McKenzie.

McKenzie High School Decades Reunion
McKenzie High School is hosting the annual football Homecoming on Friday, September 19, 2025. The Rebels will play Camden Lions at Rebel Stadium. In conjunction, the MHS Alumni Association will host its second annual Decades Reunion. Any MHS class hosting a reunion should contact the MHS Alumni Association to help promote the class reunion.

Singing at Abundant Life Family Worship Center
Ivan Parker will sing at Abundant Life Family Worship Center, 4375 Hwy 70, Cedar Grove on Sunday, June 1 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken.

Adult Education Classes
Huntingdon Location — Adult Education Building, 14155 Paris Street. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Classes are offered for one-on-one instruction on Mondays, 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-NOON. For more information, phone 731-364-5481.

McKenzie Senior Center Events
Every Tuesday — Jam session with Steve Morris, 6 p.m. Open to the public.

Carroll Humane Society Events
Cat Vouchers
We always have spay/neuter vouchers for cats at a cost of $60 and to be used at Paris Vet Clinic. If you need to pay with cash, come by the shelter to purchase. Otherwise, we have a NEW NUMBER to purchase using a credit/debit card. Please leave a message and the volunteer will return your call very soon, 731-514-0878.
Dog Vouchers
Dog vouchers are available for $60 each cash or card only. These must be purchased at the shelter during business hours Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Appointments will be made at the time of purchase. The participating vet clinic is Huntingdon Animal Clinic. You’ll be responsible for paying the clinic when you pick up your animal. We do recommend that you have your pet vaccinated due to exposure to other animals. Puppies must be a minimum of 4 months of age (older if small breed) at the time of surgery.

McKenzie TOPS Meets Mondays
The McKenzie Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays at 3 p.m. at the McKenzie Church of Christ gym. Anyone interested in losing weight can join. The first meeting is free. For more information, call (731)- 352-7309. If no answer, leave a message.

Carroll Democratic Party Meets
The Carroll County Democratic Party meets the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at 12740 Lexington Street, Huntingdon.

Carroll Republican Party Meets
Carroll County Republican Party meets monthly each fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. in the Public Safety Building in Huntingdon.

Upcoming Dates, Events
The following list of events was provided by Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Specific information about events may be available at a later date.
June 28 — Eastview Fireworks Celebration.
July 4 — McKenzie and McLemoresville July 4th Celebrations.
August 5 — 2025-2026 school year begins.
August 22-23 — McKenzie Sweet Tea Festival.
September 27 — Huntingdon Heritage Festival.
October 13-17 — Fall Break.
October 27 — County Chamber Banquet.
November 7-8 — Carroll County Christmas Market.
November 24 — Ducks Unlimited Banquet.
December 19 — Last day of fall semester.

Carroll Commission Meets Monthly
Carroll County Commission meets the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Carroll County Office Complex, High Street, Huntingdon. There are no meetings in February and July.