Saturday, February 28, 2009

Dr. Edwin Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic

Who knew that Dr. Edwin Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic sold more bottles than Coca-Cola in 1900? Who knew? (Source- Heritage Center)

Friday, February 27, 2009

Turtle Capital of the World?

Who knew that the "Turtle Capital of the World", Reelfoot Lake, also features thousands of spiders, stinkpots, mud and snap turtles. Who knew? (Source- TN Facts)

Thursday, February 26, 2009

E. W. Grove was the First Henry County High School

The first school to be called Henry County High School was E. W. Grove High School. Go look above the North Entrance sometime. You might be surprised. (source-Becky & Gaines Hedges)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Bethel College Provides Laptops

Who knew that at Bethel College in nearby McKenzie, TN, every full time student receives a laptop? Who knew? (source-Bethel College)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Toggery - Since 1917!

The Toggery on the square in downtown Paris has been in business since 1917 and is now owned by Charles and Edna Hopkins. (Submitted by Charles and Edna Hopkins.)

Monday, February 23, 2009

WTPR-AM 710

WTPR-AM 710 went on the air with 250 watts daytime from the second floor of a building on the square in downtown Paris in 1947 and has been on the air ever since. (Submitted by Terry Hailey)

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Local Flora and Fauna

Who knew that more than 1,300 plant species, over 240 bird species and 53 different mammal species can be found at Land Between the Lakes just a short drive from Henry County? Who knew? (source – LBL)