Park Theatre Faces Long-Term Funding Questions

By Lyndsey Summers, lsummers@mckenziebanner.com • August 17, 2026

From the Aug 18, 2026 e-Edition

web2-Park-Theatre-discussion-5F6A8612 — Mayor Ryan Griffin, at the counsel of City Attorney Beau Pemberton, says he and Jennifer Waldrup might need to consider raising concession prices at McKenzie's Park Theatre. Photo by Lyndsey Summers/The Banner

McKENZIE (August 13) — Ten years after reviving the Park Theatre, the City of McKenzie is now grappling with the venue’s long-term sustainability following a decision to transfer $54,000 from the General Fund to cover a lingering budget deficit.

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