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Cachengo Closet will be open to the public July 25 – 30 for back to school shopping. They will be open from noon – 6:00 pm each day. No appointments are needed to shop. All clothes are free. There are zero income requirements. Cachengo Closet is located at 161 Hospital Drive in McKenzie. For more […]

This weekend is going to be hot and a cool way to cool off is coming this weekend. The Friends of Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge in Dover are planning a canoe/kayak event and reservations are needed. The event is free, but you need to reserve your spot. Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m. to noon.

Carroll County has been selected to participate as a pilot program for an Active Living Workshop presented by Health by Design and the Tennessee Department of Health.  The workshop will be on Monday, July 25th 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (lunch provided) at Bethel University, Vera Low Center in Activities Room A & B.  This

The Shed and the Family Resources Center are teaming up to provide children with free school supplies and backpacks at the Back to School Bash from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 23, at the Henry County Fairgrounds. It will be a drive-thru event again this year. While supplies last. Children must be present in

The McKenzie Farmers Market Tomato Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16th and all things tomatoes will be celebrated. Several tomato-related activities will be held including a contest for Largest Tomato, Weirdest Looking Tomato and Best Tasting Tomato. They also will have tomato recipes to sample, special “tomato splats” for

The Historic Atkins-Porter Neighborhood Association (HAPNA) invites the public to an ice cream social fundraiser at the HAPNA Botanical Garden, Saturday, July 16 from 4:00-6:00 pm.  “We are so proud of our community’s first botanical garden at 311 Jackson Street,” says HAPNA President Rachel Terrell. “Now that so many of the plants are in full

League Administrator Bernie Sleadd has issued Henry County Youth Athletic Association Youth Football League sign-up information. “Looking forward to an exciting 51st year of youth football in Henry County,” Sleadd said. Player Sign-Ups Civic Center 7/9/22 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Coaches Meeting Atkins – Porter 7/12/22 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Player Sign -Ups

Despite the heat, many hunters are thinking ahead to cooler weather and the fall hunting season. The Tennessee and Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) have released the 2022/2023 Hunting Regulations and there are some changes to note.   For Tennessee NWR, crow and dove hunting are now open the same as statewide seasons not

The Friends of Land Between the Lakes invites you to join us for Cool Critters Day on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodlands Nature Station.  Discover wild and wacky wildlife on Cool Critters Day. Learn about amazing critters from our special presenters including Animalogy, Incredible Bats, and The Natural

Tennesseans who want to cast a ballot in the Aug. 4 State and Federal Primary & State and County General Election must register or update their voter registration before the voter registration deadline on Tuesday, July 5. Registering to vote, updating your address or checking your registration status is fast, easy and secure with the