Fort Donelson

Who knew that the capture of Fort Donelson was the first major victory for the Union? Who knew? (source-Dover Chamber of Commerce)

Sundquist Science Complex

Who knew that the Sundquist Science Complex, located at Austin Peay State University, is one of the South's premier science education facilities? With more than 40 "smart" classrooms, it also features a zoological museum, herbarium, interactive TV classroom and a planetarium. With a price tag in excess of $38 million, it represents one of the largest capital appropriations ever in Tennessee for a single classroom building. Who knew? (Source- Clarksville Chamber of Commerce)

From Whence Paris Landing?

Who knew that Paris Landing State Park, created in 1945, was named for a steamboat and freight landing on the Tennessee River? Who knew? (source-TN State Parks)

Stars at Paris City Auditorium

Who knew that Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Basil Rathbone and Flatt and Scruggs all performed at the Paris City Auditorium on Rison Street? (submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Paris Landing State Park

Who knew that Paris Landing State Park encompasses 841 acres on the western shore of the Tennessee River, which is dammed to form Kentucky Lake. Who knew? (source-TN State Parks)

Colleges and Universities

Who knew that there are eight Colleges and Universities within an hour’s drive of Paris? Who knew? (source- Chamber of Commerce)

Fun at Memorial Park

Who knew that visitors to Memorial Park on Volunteer Drive can enjoy a 9-hole championship disc golf course? Memorial Park also offers two walking tracks, tennis courts, swimming pool, soccer fields, playground with pavilions, and a 60-foot high scale model of the Eiffel Tower. (submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)