Krider Performing Arts Center

Who knew that the Krider Performing Arts Center has 605 seats and a Steinway Grand Piano? Who knew? (Source-Krider Center)

Paris Henry County Heritage Center

Who knew that the Historic Paris Henry County Heritage Center can be rented for weddings, birthdays, bridal teas and baby showers? Who knew? (Source-Heritage Center)

Spanish American War Captain John W. Travis

Who knew that the Paris Henry County Heritage Center is the home of the revolver, hat, ammo belt, and pouch that belonged to Captain John W. Travis who led a company of men from Paris to Middle Tennessee during the Spanish American War 1898? Who knew? (Source-Heritage Center)

Robert E. Lee School Becomes Lee Academy for the Arts

Who knew that, after being abandoned by the Paris Special School District in 1975, the historic Robert E. Lee School building was saved when in 2001 a group of citizens gained control of the building and formed the Robert E. Lee School Association. The building now houses the Lee Academy for the Arts and is home to many concerts, art exhibits and community activities.

E.W. Grove High School Band Performed in Cherry Blossom Parade

Who knew that the E.W. Grove High School Band marched in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington D.C. in April 1966? Gerald McGuire submitted the "who knew" with supporting photograph and believes it is the Treasury Building in the background. Who knew?

Christine Reynolds, Political Maverick

Christine Reynolds, who lived in Paris, was the first woman ever to hold a Tennessee cabinet post. She was commissioner of public welfare during former Gov. Frank Clement’s first two terms, from 1953-1959. (Submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Helping Hand Radio Auction

Who knew that over 13,000 items are donated annually to the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction? (From EarBook on MyParisMagazine.com!)

Vernon McGarity, Henry County Hero

Who knew that Vernon McGarity, of Henry County, received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II? Who knew? (Source- Henry County Government)

Grace Episcopal Church's Tiffany Windows

The beautiful stained glass windows in the historical Grace Episcopal Church in downtown Paris were designed by Tiffany and built at the Tiffany plant in Versailles, France. (From the Grace Church Web site www.gracechurchparistn.org. Submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Volunteer County of the Volunteer State

Who knew that during the Civil War, Henry County sent more than 2,500 volunteers to the confederacy, providing more volunteer soldiers per capita than any other county in the state earning us the title of “Volunteer County of the Volunteer State”? Who knew? (Source-Heritage Center)

Stephen M. Veazey Heads Church

Who knew that Stephen M. Veazey, who grew up in Paris and attended the Reorganized Latter Day Saints church here, is world president of Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) since 2005. Who knew? (source: Wikipedia, submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Naming Paris

Who knew that Paris was named as the county seat of Henry County on September 23, 1843? Legend has it that the city fathers wanted to name the City Lafayette, after the French general who was a U.S. Revolutionary War hero. When they were unsure of the spelling of his name, they settled on the name Paris? Who knew? (Source- Henry County Government)

World Record Catfish

Who knew that the World Record Catfish was caught in Kentucky Lake in 1971, weighing in at an unbelievable 115 pounds! Who knew? (Source-Chamber of Commerce)

Paris Parks

Who knew that city of Paris incorporates eight parks including a junior Olympic pool, one sand volley ball court, a disc golf course, two picnic pavilions, four soccer fields, five basketball courts, seven ball fields and ten lighted tennis courts? Who knew? (Source- Henry County Government)

Tennessee River Fine Arts League Gallery

Who knew that the talented members of the Tennessee River Fine Arts League operate an art gallery located in Lee School Academy for the Arts at 402 Lee Street in Paris? Who knew? (Source- Chamber of Commerce)

Henry County High School Madrigals

Who knew that Henry County High School Madrigals are the only choir in the nation to be a part of the prestigious Heritage Festival for sixteen consecutive years? Who knew? (source-HCHS Madrigals)

“Miss Pearl” Routon Helped Name State Flower

Who knew that “Miss Pearl” Routon, an artist from Henry County, was instrumental in the Iris becoming Tennessee’s official cultivated flower? Who knew? (source-Henry County Government)

Henry County's Namesake

Who knew that Henry County namesake, Patrick Henry (1736-1799), was a member of the Virginia colonial and state legislatures, the Continental Congress and governor of Virginia? Who knew? (Source-Chamber of Commerce)

Helping Hand Auction

The first Henry County Helping Hand Auction was held 30 years ago in 1979 and raised $11,519.78 and 10 organizations each received $926.20. (From the Heapin’ Helpings 25th Anniversary Cookbook)

Paris Deli

Who Knew that the Atkins-Porter neighborhood has its own deli on Dunlap Street. The newly opened Paris Deli is across from Ridgeway Funeral Home.

Marsalis Teague

Who knew that Marsalis Teague, Class of 2009 and Henry County High School Quarterback, was the Gatorade player of the year and Mr. Football for the state of Tennessee in the 2008 season? Who knew?

Ralph Emory's First Job

Who knew that Ralph Emory's first job in radio was in Paris, Tennessee, at WTPR Radio station? (submitted by Gaines Hedges)

Sulphur Well

Who knew that Henry County's first tourist attraction was Sulphur Well, and that it was created by an accident in 1821 when an artesian well of sulphur water was struck in an attempt to locate a large salt bed on a former Chickasaw reservation? Who knew? (source-Chamber of Commerce)

Harrelson Third Grade Project

Who knew that Harrelson third graders took care of their playground erosion problems themselves with a service-learning project? Doctor Brannon and Doctor Morgan (Agriculture Professors at Murray State University) helped with their plan. The Henry County Airport, Henry County Highway Department, the Henry County Co-Op and Tri-Turf also pitched in. Who knew? (source – Henry County School System)