The deadline for the Paris-Henry County Arts Council’s Writer’s Competition has been extended to Monday, February 28. The Arts Council is teaming with the Bicentennial Committee for a short story contest with the theme Historical Fiction. Stories must include some portion of Henry County history based on facts. The competition is open to any Henry County resident, ages 14 …
Paris Academy for the Arts will be featuring handcrafted items and artwork for sale at their Valentine’s Bazaar this Saturday, February 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bazaar will include a variety of handmade jewelry, pottery, decorative glass, wood turned items, greeting cards, hand-dipped candles, among others. Highlights to this year’s event are …
This coming weekend marks the 160th anniversary of the advance by the Union Army, under the Command of Brigadier General Ulysses Grant, and the partnered Mississippi River Squadron of gunboats, commanded by Flag Officer Andrew Foote, of the February 5 approach upon and February 6 battle for Confederate Forts Henry and Heiman. Fort Donelson will …
160th Forts Henry & Heiman Battles Anniversary Programs Read More »
The HCMC Medical Clinics is partnering with GrowWell TN to provide you with ways to keep your family healthy during a drive thru event where you can receive health information, COVID-19 rapid tests, health kits, and more while supplies last. On Friday, February 4 HCMC Medical Clinics will be hosting the “Heart of It All” …
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Shepherd’s Table has postponed this week’s meal due to incoming bad weather. Shepherd’s Table will serve their next meal on Thursday, February 10th, from 4:30 to 6:30pm. The meal can be picked up curb-side from the First Presbyterian Church, at 105 S. Market St., located next to the Downtown Post Office in Paris. There is …
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Tre Hargett launched a new statewide campaign, Be an Election Hero. Become a Poll Worker., to encourage Tennesseans to serve their community as poll workers for the 2022 election cycle. “We cannot run elections in Tennessee without poll workers. They are the most fundamental piece of …
Family histories are still coming in daily for publication in the upcoming Henry County Family History Book, expected to be in print later this year. There have been hundreds of histories entered so far, and many more are expected before the January 30th deadline, according to the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center. Detailed brochures about the …
The VITA Tax Service will begin operating in Paris on Tuesday, February 2, at the Atkins-Porter Recreation Center. VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. The VITA office will be in operation for all Tuesdays in the months of February and March. The site is taking appointments for the hours of 9 A.M. until 4:30 …
Join the Chamber on Wednesday, January 26 at 10am for the next Weekday Workshop. The session will be held at the Chamber office, 2508 Eastwood St. in Paris. Marketing is essential to all businesses. Join us as we talk marketing with some of the best! Meagan Hart with Paris BPU Jay Odom with Dexter Digital …
Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Weekday Workshop: Marketing Panel Read More »
In honor of Carroll County’s Bicentennial, the Bicentennial Committee is calling for your talent and design creativity to develop a county seal for Carroll County. This is an opportunity for you to create something that will represent this great County and used in many ways for generations to come. The designer needs to keep in …