"24" at Jack Jones Flowers

Who knew that you can buy “24” caps and shirts at Jack Jones Flowers in downtown Paris and all proceeds go to Paris Henry County Heritage Center, Paris Henry County Arts Council, Friends of W. G. Rhea Library, Lee Academy for the Arts and Downtown Paris Association. Caps and shirts donated by President Allison Taylor from the hit tv series on Fox-“24” AKA Paris Native Cherry Jones. Who knew?

Paris Male Academy

Who knew that in 1850, students at the Paris Male Academy (forerunner of Lee School) were performing experiments with electricity? A receipt dated September 1850 mentions Leyden jars (an early capacitor) and parts for an "electrical machine" (hand-cranked static electricity generator). Who Knew? Source - Henry County Archives document
Submitted by Ray Harding.

Iron-Rich Land Between the Lakes

Who knew that the Land Between the Lakes region was primarily an iron production center during the mid-19th century. Seventeen iron furnaces operated within its borders. The ruins of two of these are accessible to visitors. Who knew? (source – LBL)

“Bear” Bryant Led Union University Football

Who knew that Union University’s first head football coach was the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant? Who knew? (source- Union Facts)

Wildcats Soccer Excels

Who knew that the 2008 Bethel Wildcats men’s soccer team won the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Nation Championship. Who knew? (source - Bethel College)

Land Between the Lakes Features

Land Between the Lakes has three sites on the National Register of Historic Places: Fort Henry, site of a major Civil War battle; the Center Furnace; and the Great Western Iron Furnace.

Dover Hotel Site of Surrender

Who knew the Dover Hotel was the site of the “unconditional surrender” of General Buckner to General Grant, on February 16, 1862? This was the Union Army’s first major victory of the Civil War. Who knew? (Source - Dover Chamber of Commerce)