Freezin' for a Reason

Who knew that there will be a Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, 2010, at Paris Landing State Park. It is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club here in Paris. Carlton Gerrell is the Grand Poobah of this event. Want to “Jump In” and participate in the “freezin’ for a reason” call or see Carlton. - by Becky Hedges.

Pumpkin Pete at Spooktacular Saturday

Who Knew that "Pumpkin Pete" is the large Henry County grown pumpkin that you may guess the weight of at the Downtown Paris Association's Spooktacular in downtown Paris this Saturday October 24, 12-4 pm? Winner gets $100 in downtown bucks. By Rick Conger

Paris, TN on YouTube

Who Knew that a YouTube.com search for "Paris, TN" yields about 838 results?

Governor Porter Funeral Overflowed

Who Knew that when Tennessee Governor James D. Porter died in 1912, the crowd of mourners was so large that the funeral was held on the grounds, which then comprised many acres. - Stephanie Parker, Clarksville. Source - Historic marker

MyParisMagazine.com offers dotPhoto prints and gifts

Who Knew that you can view and purchase quality photos right here on MyParisMagazine.com? You choose the size and even have a choice of matte or glossy finish, holiday borders and so much more. And the price is right!

Historic Corum home

Who Knew that the Corum home on Dunlap Street is the oldest home in the original city of Paris. Built in 1838, it was the home of Dr. Corum. When we used to take piano lessons there, Miss May Corum used to tell us that because her father was doctor, their phone number was "1". Who Knew? Source - porch plaque from Colonial Dames and from memory. Submitted by Cherry Jones.

Paris Landing to host TCA

Who knew the Tennessee Arts Commission will hold its next quarterly meeting at Paris Landing State Park on Thursday, October 15, 2009? Mary Lodge, executive director of the Paris-Henry County Arts Council, is excited about this! - source: Becky Hedges

Sunday School Helped Build Library

Who knew that, in 1902, the women and Sunday Schools of the Presbyterian, Christian, Methodist, and Baptist Churches started donating their collections toward the establishment of the public library. Since the Sunday Schools were responsible for the development of the library, the readers had to get library cards from the Sunday School classes. Source - WG Rhea Public Library.

Stargazing at the Refuge

Who knew there will be no moon on the evening of October 17?
You can meet with Friends of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge at Swain
Point in the Britton Ford/Sulphur Wells area where LBL Planetarium Manager Don
Partain will lead a night of star gazing on the refuge. For info call
731-642-2091 or log on the TN
National Wildlife Refuge Web site for more information.

DPA SPOOK-tacular 2009

Who knew the Downtown Paris Association's SPOOK-tacular on October 24, from noon - 4:00 pm, will feature spooky contests, fun prizes and activity booths for kids, adults and even pets! Follow the link off the DPA ad on myparismagazine.com.

CommerceStock

Who knew that the 17th annual Chamber Small Business Expo,
set for Tuesday, October 20 at the Paris Convention Center from 11:00 am to 6:00
pm, is themed CommerceStock (a take off on the historic Woodstock festival)?
Click the ad on the MyParisMagazine.com Web site for more information.

Number 9!

My mother's piano teacher, Miss May Corum, had the telephone number of "9".  You must get my mother to imitate how Miss May answered the phone by saying, "Number 9."

Sullivan's Drug Store

Who knew that Sullivan's Drug Store (now Medical Center Pharmacy) used to deliver not only medicine, but items from their soda fountain, as well. - Source EarBook interview with Cherry Jones. Submitted by John Nichols.

Got Milk? Simmons Dairy Ad Pushed Health and Cost Benefits

Who knew that there used to be a Simmons Dairy in Paris? Their phone number was 778 and the ad on the back of their glass milk bottle proclaimed: "Economical in COST, rich in HEALTH. DRINK MILK." Submitted by Lisa Rhodes, source - antique milk bottle.