Chamber of Commerce Features Local Artists

Who Knew that the Chamber of Commerce on the Lake Highway has a rotating art exhibit courtesy of members of the Tennessee River Fine Arts League. This month's featured artist is Ann Stapp. See more of Ann's work on River of Art at MyParisMagazine.com. Who Knew! Submitted by Susan Jones using a press release from the artist.

Paris Henry County Arts Council Led the Way

Who knew that the Paris Henry County Arts Council is the oldest arts council in the state of Tennessee? - Mary Lodge

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)

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.

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)

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)

“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)