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Tuesday night at Eiffel Tower Park Tony Lawrence, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Paris, was recognized as the 2022 recipient of the Chamber of Commerce’s Person of the Year Award.  The award dates back to the 70’s and has been acknowledged as one of the community’s most prestigious awards.  “Tony is

The University of Tennessee in Martin welcomes the public to the Paul Meek Library. Anyone can enter the building during normal hours of operation without the use of a card or other identification. Visitors can browse the collections, access library databases and digital resources, enjoy a comfortable seat, and tap into free Wi-Fi. The library’s

The McKenzie Farmers Market opened for the season Saturday with a good-sized crowd, fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and more. Hours for the Farmers Market are from 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Next Saturday, June 11, the Colton Baker Country Band will play from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. They will have

Tennessee’s 2022 Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 11 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport to celebrate fishing

This is the 2nd annual Summerfest at the Henry County Fairgrounds! This event is organized and hosted by two sisters born & raised in Henry County. Jennifer Amburgey Clark & Megan Amburgey Gordon have a passion for helping small businesses thrive! They are Scentsy Consultants that have been organizing vendor events in Henry County for

The “summer slide” is a term that describes the educational regression that children can experience during summer months when school is not in session. The Historic Atkins-Porter Neighborhood Association (HAPNA) can help children stay engaged with fun, learning activities in the HAPNA Botanical Garden.  In 2021, the group partnered with the W.G. Rhea Public Library

A Farmers Market will be set up this season each Friday at the Holly Fork Shooting Complex on Hwy. 79N. Organizer Alice Scarbrough said it will start this Friday, with vendors setting up at 1 p.m. and open to customers from 2-6 p.m. A meeting of vendors was held last night and Scarbrough said, “It

The Henry County Saddle Club located at 100 Park Drive in Henry will be having a Points Show on June 4 at 11am with registration starting at 10am. The Club will also be having a Jackpot Barrels on June 11 at 11am with registration starting at 10am. For more information see the club’s Facebook page

The City of Paris is kicking off the TUESDAYS IN THE PARK summer music series on May 31 at 7 PM with THE JAMES GREER BAND.  Featuring some of the area’s finest musicians, The James Greer Band will bring a blend of country and rock with a little something for every music lover! Bring your