Fitting Shoes with X-rays?

Who knew that in the early 1950’s, at least two shoe stores in downtown Paris featured X-ray equipment to assist in fitting shoes? These machines were so powerful that the bones in the feet were clearly visible. Source - Ray Harding's recollections.

Fishing and Full Moons on Kentucky Lake

Who Knew? A full moon is coming up this weekend and all fishermen know that a full moon in May on Kentucky Lake means the Shellcrackers and the Bluegill will be spawning. - Richard Williams, The Crappie Wizard

UT Martin "A Best Southeastern College"

Who knew that the PrincetonReview.com lists UT Martin as “A Best Southeastern College" for 2009? Who knew? (source - UTM.edu)

Jerry Lee Lewis Played/Damaged Paris Piano

Who knew? Jerry Lee Lewis performed at the Paris City Auditorium around 50 years ago. During his grand finale, Lewis smashed the bench on the Chickering Grand piano, destroying the bench and damaging the piano. Today, that piano is being treated more gently in the sanctuary of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. Source - Lucian Smith and Ray Harding (I was there).

Jack's Poolroom

Who knew that Jack's Poolroom, located since 1946 at 108 N Brewer Street in Paris, was founded by Jack Brockwell at its original Market Street location in 1929. Jack became partners with Steve Cannon in 1973. Cannon became sole owner five years later and ran the business for the next 25 years. In 2003, Steve handed the business over to his son, current owner Chris Cannon. - Gaines Hedges

Barrons Dance and Show Band Played with Leach’s Orchestra

Jimmy Tubbs, Sam Knott and the late Larry Pierce of the Barrons Dance and Show Band played with Paris’ own Charles “Sellers” Leach’s orchestra as teenagers, recording several records at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. From the Paris PI story on the Bucket Bash coming up May 8 at the Paris Winery.

Krider Center’s Children’s Theater

Who knew that the Krider Center’s Children’s Theater offers a theater camp, Camp Krider, for students 9-17, from May 31 to June 5? - Travis McLeese