Garden Tour Raises Funds for Handbell Choir

Who knew that over six hundred dollars was raised for the Celebration Handbell Choir when Jimmy & Peggy Williams hosted a Garden Tour, at their home, Sunday. The fundraiser was for their three-performance tour of Eastern & Middle Tennessee, beginning July 7th. Submitted by Rick Owens.

Hundreds Honor War Dead

Who knew that over two hundred people took time out of their busy Memorial Day holiday weekend to come to the courthouse in Paris to honor those who sacrificed all so we could be free? Submitted by Rick Owens, May 31, 2010.

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.