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Carroll Arts, Inc. Upcoming Events
Carroll Arts, Inc. has a packed schedule of events for the summer of 2025.
An Evening with Carroll Arts is on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. It is a free event featuring live music and visual artists from Carroll County.
Creativity Camp: The Wonderland of Creativity is July 7-11 from 1-4 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie with a performance on Friday. Carroll County elementary and middle school students are encouraged to attend. The fee is $40 for supplies.
The Southern Fried Funnies are back and rehearsals start in June! If you have performed the in past, we want you back! Performances are set for Thursday, August 21 and Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the McKenzie Park Theatre.
Other upcoming events include: Storytelling during the Huntingdon Heritage Festival in September; A Mistletoe Christmas Program during McKenzie’s Christmas Celebration in December; the 15th Annual Trivia Bowl in January 2026; and a new event announcement coming later this year.
For more information, please email carrollartsinc@gmail.com.
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, 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.; 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!
Health Department Open House
Carroll County Health Department is hosting an open house and ribbon cutting for its newly renovated facility on June 30, 10 a.m. for the Open House and 11 a.m. for the Ribbon Cutting. The clinic is located at 633 High Street, Huntingdon adjacent to the Carroll County Office Complex.
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.
Upcoming 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 12-14 — Hwy 70 Yard Sale
June 12-14 — Hollow Rock Fire Dept. Annual Ribeye Sandwich Sale, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
June 14 — Fullerstrong Outdoors
June 14 — Bruceton Centennial Celebration, Time Capsule Opening, Noon
June 28 — Eastview Fireworks Celebration.
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.
Senior Movie Day at Park Theatre is Wednesday, June 11, 1:30 p.m. Mission Impossible 2 is the movie this month, $5 for movie, popcorn, and soda.
Bikini Car Wash - Saturday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 at the Senior Center on South Main Street next to E.W. James Supermarket. $5 per vehicle.
911 Board to Meet
The Carroll County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors meets Tuesday, June 17, 5:30 p.m. at 200 Norandal Drive on the campus of the Sheriff’s Department.
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. 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.
Carroll Democratic Party Meets
The Carroll County Democratic Party meets the third Thursday of every month at 6-6:30 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.
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. No meetings in February and July.
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