Dr. Edwin Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic

Who knew that Dr. Edwin Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic sold more bottles than Coca-Cola in 1900? Who knew? (Source- Heritage Center)

Turtle Capital of the World?

Who knew that the "Turtle Capital of the World", Reelfoot Lake, also features thousands of spiders, stinkpots, mud and snap turtles. Who knew? (Source- TN Facts)

E. W. Grove was the First Henry County High School

The first school to be called Henry County High School was E. W. Grove High School. Go look above the North Entrance sometime. You might be surprised. (source-Becky & Gaines Hedges)

Bethel College Provides Laptops

Who knew that at Bethel College in nearby McKenzie, TN, every full time student receives a laptop? Who knew? (source-Bethel College)

The Toggery - Since 1917!

The Toggery on the square in downtown Paris has been in business since 1917 and is now owned by Charles and Edna Hopkins. (Submitted by Charles and Edna Hopkins.)

WTPR-AM 710

WTPR-AM 710 went on the air with 250 watts daytime from the second floor of a building on the square in downtown Paris in 1947 and has been on the air ever since. (Submitted by Terry Hailey)

Local Flora and Fauna

Who knew that more than 1,300 plant species, over 240 bird species and 53 different mammal species can be found at Land Between the Lakes just a short drive from Henry County? Who knew? (source – LBL)

Henry County Clubs and Organizations

Who knew if you’re a joiner, Henry County is the place to be. There are more than 150 clubs and organizations in the county. Who knew? (source - Chamber of Commerce)

UT Martin Rodeo Team One of a Kind in Tennessee

Who knew that UT Martin has the only collegiate rodeo team in Tennessee? The men’s rodeo has won 27 Ozark Region titles in the past 34 years. Both the men and women advanced to the 2008 College National Final Rodeo in June, where the men’s team finished third in the nation. Who knew? (source-UTM.edu)

Henry County Courthouse

Who knew the original Henry County Courthouse was two rooms and in one you could buy pies and liquor? Guess it was easier to pay taxes back then. (from visitdowntownparis.com)

Paris First West Tennessee Town

Who knew that Paris was the first town in West Tennessee to incorporate. (from visitdowntownparis.com)

Henry County Courthouse

The Henry County Courthouse was erected in 1823 in Paris. (henrycountytn.org)

Henry County Churches

Who knew there are more than 140 churches in Henry County? (source – Chamber of Commerce)

Summer Crockett Moore

Who knew that Summer Crockett Moore a native of Paris and graduate of Henry County High School can now be seen in the Unisom TV commercials? (submitted by Becky Hedges)

Henry County River Runs

Who knew that when it rains in Henry County, approximately half the water runs into the Mississippi River and half runs to the Tennessee River. Who knew? (source - Chamber of Commerce)

Abundant Farmland in Henry County

Who knew that 48% of Henry County’s land mass is considered farmland? Who knew? (source - Chamber of Commerce)

First Vocational Agriculture Department

Who knew that E.W. Grove High School was the first school in the nation to establish a high school vocational agriculture department in accordance with the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917? (From Grove High School group on Facebook)

Bar Kays Plays for 1969 Homecoming

Who knew the E.W. Grove High School class of 1969, in order to prove they were the party kings and queens of their era, booked the Bar Kays for a dance in the old gymnasium for the sum of $900? That was a lot of bucks in 1969. It was called a basketball homecoming. (From the memory of Gaines Hedges)

Farming in Henry County

Who knew farming in Henry County includes everything from corn, soybeans, wheat and tobacco, dairy, beef, swine, plus commercial fruit and vegetables, poultry, horse and forestry? Who knew? (source - Chamber of Commerce)

Paris Memorabilia at the Heritage Center

Who knew one of the best place to purchase books, music, hand crafted items and collectibles related to Paris and Henry County is at the local Heritage Center on North Poplar Street? Who knew? (source - Heritage Center)

Party Forum

Who knew you can get married (or host a great party) in a 1916, Italian Renaissance home by renting the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center. Who knew? (source - Heritage Center)

Paris-Henry County Heritage Center

Who knew the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, housed in Cavitt Place on North Poplar Street, is celebrating its 20th year in 2009? Who knew? (source - Heritage Center)

Glover Springs

Glover Springs, located in the Willie “Butch” Borchert Roadside Park, still has flowing and drinkable spring water. Many folks still stop by to fill up their jugs with tasty spring water. Who knew? -- Submitted by Jean Owens

Lodestar Farm Summer Camp

The Lodestar Farm summer camp video is on the Tennessee Home and Farm Web site. Who knew? Click here to view the video. (source - Lodestar Farm)