"24" at Jack Jones Flowers

Who knew that you can buy “24” caps and shirts at Jack Jones Flowers in downtown Paris and all proceeds go to Paris Henry County Heritage Center, Paris Henry County Arts Council, Friends of W. G. Rhea Library, Lee Academy for the Arts and Downtown Paris Association. Caps and shirts donated by President Allison Taylor from the hit tv series on Fox-“24” AKA Paris Native Cherry Jones. Who knew?

Paris Male Academy

Who knew that in 1850, students at the Paris Male Academy (forerunner of Lee School) were performing experiments with electricity? A receipt dated September 1850 mentions Leyden jars (an early capacitor) and parts for an "electrical machine" (hand-cranked static electricity generator). Who Knew? Source - Henry County Archives document
Submitted by Ray Harding.

Iron-Rich Land Between the Lakes

Who knew that the Land Between the Lakes region was primarily an iron production center during the mid-19th century. Seventeen iron furnaces operated within its borders. The ruins of two of these are accessible to visitors. Who knew? (source – LBL)

“Bear” Bryant Led Union University Football

Who knew that Union University’s first head football coach was the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant? Who knew? (source- Union Facts)

Wildcats Soccer Excels

Who knew that the 2008 Bethel Wildcats men’s soccer team won the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Nation Championship. Who knew? (source - Bethel College)

Land Between the Lakes Features

Land Between the Lakes has three sites on the National Register of Historic Places: Fort Henry, site of a major Civil War battle; the Center Furnace; and the Great Western Iron Furnace.

Dover Hotel Site of Surrender

Who knew the Dover Hotel was the site of the “unconditional surrender” of General Buckner to General Grant, on February 16, 1862? This was the Union Army’s first major victory of the Civil War. Who knew? (Source - Dover Chamber of Commerce)

Cumberland River Fishing

Who knew The Cumberland River was named one of the top cat fishing spots in the U.S. by Field & Stream? Who knew? (Source- Clarksville Chamber of Commerce)

Reelfoot Lake Formed by Earthquake

Who knew that the largest earthquake in American history, the New Madrid Earthquake, occurred in the winter of 1811-12 in northwestern Tennessee, forming Reelfoot Lake in Obion and Lake Counties. Who knew? (source-TN Facts)

Biking and Hiking at Land Between the Lakes

Who knew that there are more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails await everyone from rugged mountain bikers to the casual hiker at Land Between the Lakes just a half an hour away.

Land Between the Lakes

Who knew that campers at Land Between the Lakes can choose from 985 campsites in four developed campgrounds; five lake access areas with primitive camping; and virtually unlimited backcountry camping? Who knew? (source – LBL)

Fort Donelson

Who knew that the capture of Fort Donelson was the first major victory for the Union? Who knew? (source-Dover Chamber of Commerce)

Sundquist Science Complex

Who knew that the Sundquist Science Complex, located at Austin Peay State University, is one of the South's premier science education facilities? With more than 40 "smart" classrooms, it also features a zoological museum, herbarium, interactive TV classroom and a planetarium. With a price tag in excess of $38 million, it represents one of the largest capital appropriations ever in Tennessee for a single classroom building. Who knew? (Source- Clarksville Chamber of Commerce)

From Whence Paris Landing?

Who knew that Paris Landing State Park, created in 1945, was named for a steamboat and freight landing on the Tennessee River? Who knew? (source-TN State Parks)

Stars at Paris City Auditorium

Who knew that Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Basil Rathbone and Flatt and Scruggs all performed at the Paris City Auditorium on Rison Street? (submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Paris Landing State Park

Who knew that Paris Landing State Park encompasses 841 acres on the western shore of the Tennessee River, which is dammed to form Kentucky Lake. Who knew? (source-TN State Parks)

Colleges and Universities

Who knew that there are eight Colleges and Universities within an hour’s drive of Paris? Who knew? (source- Chamber of Commerce)

Fun at Memorial Park

Who knew that visitors to Memorial Park on Volunteer Drive can enjoy a 9-hole championship disc golf course? Memorial Park also offers two walking tracks, tennis courts, swimming pool, soccer fields, playground with pavilions, and a 60-foot high scale model of the Eiffel Tower. (submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Crete Opera House

Who knew that the Crete Opera House opened October 1, 1900? Who knew?(Source - Paris!)

Nearby Fort Campbell

Who knew that over 30,000 soldiers and 55,000 family members call Fort Campbell home? Who knew? (Source-Clarksville Chamber of Commerce)

Cherry Jones Coming Home in April

Who knew that Cherry Jones (President Allison Taylor on the Fox Hit TV Series “24”) was coming home to Paris on April 18th to spend the day with friends, fans and followers of “24” while raising funds for Paris Henry County Arts Council, Lee Academy for the Arts, Friends of W. G. Library, Downtown Paris Association and the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center. (submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Crete Opera House

Who knew that the Crete Opera House, once located on the court square, was home to a Broadway style stage, colored electric lights, and lush velvet seats? Who knew? (Source- Paris!)

Paducah’s Artist Relocation Program

Who knew that Paducah’s Artist Relocation Program has attracted artists from as far west as Hawaii and east as Germany. Galleries and artists from across the country are now housed in the town’s lovely Lower Town Arts District. Who knew? (source – paducaharts.com)

Summer Crockett Moore on Kings

Summer Crockett Moore, a Paris native now living in New York, plays the Minister of Education in the finale of the new show KINGS that premieres on NBC in March. (submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Colonel O.C. Barton Made it Big in Paris

Who knew that Colonel O.C. Barton, a community leader in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was the first millionaire to reside in Paris? Who knew? (Source- Heritage Center)