Boxing Club Fundraiser SATURDAY

Who knew that Representative Willie "Butch" Borchert was supplying and cooking the catfish at the Enoch building for a Saturday, May 22 fundraiser for the Boxing Club to go to the Nationals! Submitted by Rick Owens.

30 Years of Mind/Body Balance

Who knew that Paris Karate, located downtown in Paris, Tennessee, is celebrating thirty years in business? The goal then was to have people exercise their mind and body. The goal today is the same. Submitted by Rick Owens.

Eat 'Em While They're Fresh

Who knew that fresh, home grown strawberries are just about a thing of the past for 2010. I am gonna' hate when they are gone, but they sure have been good! Submitted by Rick Owens

Paris Home to Music Greats

Who knew that in the fifties & sixties famed concert pianists Nelson and Neal had their base of operations in Paris, Tennessee? They would spend the summer months here, scheduling their performances in the United States and Canada, then load their three children, their dog, their children's nanny, two concert grand pianos, their clothes, and themselves, all into a Bluebird motor home, and stay on the road for six to eight months. Submitted by Rick Owens.

The Gentle Rose Heralds Problems Early

Who knew that to treat diseases and fungi, before they have time to hurt your grape arbor, you plant a rose bush at each end of the row. The rose, not being as hardy as the grape, will show signs of the disease much, much earlier. Told to and submitted by Rick Owens, by Roger Ciarrocchi.

Famed Pianist Hailed from Paris.

Who knew that one half of the famous duo piano team of Nelson & Neal, Harry Neal, was born in Paris, and died here, at their Hudson Ave. home on September 15, 1968. Submitted by Rick Owens.

Generous Henry Countians Exceed Blood Donation Goal

Who knew that on Thursday, May 6th., 137 people donated the gift of life in Henry County. Our quota is 105 pints, so our donations were over 25 percent more for the month! Submitted by Rick Owens.

Local Artist Scotty Myatt Plays the Winery

Who Knew that on Saturday night, beginning at 5:00, Scotty Myatt, a home grown Parisian, brings his own style of soft rock and roll to The Paris Winery? Good food, good music, great atmosphere! Submitted by Rick Owens.