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Editor and Publisher Susan Jones

Contributing Editors Tim Check, Norma Gerrell, Carl Holder, Larry Ray, Cindy Synder, John Watkins, Jennifer Wheatley

Contributors We’ll See You Th ere! Shannon McFarlin

It’s been almost a decade since Never pass up a bathroom. Th is Editorial Advisory Board Art Nellen and I launched PARIS! was Art’s one and only travel rule. Robin Hickman, We were business partners in Nel- Slow down. Art knew that we Elizabeth Grimstead, Noragene Harding, Mike Key, len/Jones Public Relations and were can’t create time, but we can always Mary Kate Ridgeway, Tim Williams the dearest of friends, despite the 37 take time. years that separated us. When Art and the rest of the Ad Manager Art was one of those rare people staff were going to an event, but we Lisa Rhodes who could move to a new place and needed to take our own vehicles, make it his own. Aft er years in large he’d say, “We’d better run separately, Cover Courtesy of cities, he thought Paris was a little but I’ll see you there.” Susan Jones slice of heaven. Th anks for being our sweet Printing Art left us this spring. An inspir- friend and mentor. We hate going West Tennessee Printing, Paris, TN ing celebration of his life was held separately, but we’ll see you there! at the base of the Eiff el Tower. It PARIS! is published fi ve times annually was gratifying to share our stories by Nellen/Jones Public Relations of what we’d learned from our for Paris, Tennessee and the surrounding communities. friend, co-worker and mentor. Here and the staff of PARIS! All contents copyright 2012 by PARIS! are a few of the most memorable: Reproduction or use of the contents Don’t fret. Art maintained that without written permission is prohibited. Comments written in this magazine are those worrying was senseless because of the authors and do not “most things never happen.” necessarily refl ect the opinion of the Live near the water and get in ownership or management of PARIS! it oft en. An avid boater and former All subscriptions, advertising inquiries, remittances or reader inquiries marina owner, Art thought that should be made to the editor: lakes and rivers were true gift s. PARIS! Be of good cheer. When asked, Nellen/Jones Public Relations “How are you, Art?” His reply was 230 B Tyson Avenue, Suite 134 either “Fantastic” or “Superb.” Paris, TN 38242 Ride a bike. Th is man loved bike riding. Well into his 80s, he enjoyed (E) [email protected] (V) 731-693-2696 cruising the Fish Fry Parade route. www.MyParisMagazine.com Learn a good joke. While his ON THE COVER: This magazine accepts no responsibility for repertoire was not extensive, the PARIS! Editor Susan Jones snapped this unsolicited manuscripts, photography or artwork. sunset photo of Ronnie Saddler kayaking All submissions may be edited for length, quality was unsurpassed. clarity and style. at the wildlife refuge. 2 PARIS! in the Summer 2012 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Table of Contents

42 ...... Along for the Ride ...... Emerald City Bound

5 ...... Around Our Town ...... The Event Center: Open for Business

7 ...... Arts & Entertainment .... Capturing The Essence 34 ...... Calendar of Events

37 ...... Church Spires ...... A Shared History: First Christian Church and East Wood Church of Christ, Part II 41 ...... Dining Guide

22 ...... Faces & Places

19 ...... Healthy Ideas ...... Bees: Helping the Food Supply and Healing the Sick

26 ...... How in the World Did You Find Us? ...... A “Storey-Book” Future

17 ...... In The Garden ...... Beatin’ The Heat

31 ...... Paris Cuisine ...... Picnic Fare…Extraordinaire!

13 ...... Reminiscence ...... New Twists on Old Faves

11 ...... School of Thought ...... Teachers Take Vacations, Too

21 ...... Spotlight ...... Murphy Steps Up

29 ...... When Bullets Flew ...... The Battle for Fort Henry

24 ..... Feature 15 ... Feature Allegro Carries On Elvis Plays the City Auditorium

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PARIS! magazine sat down with Larry Ray, the newly hired executive director of Th e Event Center at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Ray shared his insight into the fairground’s past and its exciting future.

PM - Can you give a brief history grounds or the entire Fairgrounds. of the Henry County Fairgrounds? Th e Event Center has the largest, lowest cost and most fl exible space Ray - Th e Henry County Fair in the area. Association was chartered in 1954. Th e current Fairgrounds PM - What does a profi table and property was originally a stock car vibrant Fairgrounds and Event race track. Th e livestock barn was Center mean to a community? constructed in the late 70’s and the Enoch Building around 1985. Ray - It means the community is Th e new grandstand bleachers and healthy and alive. Th e Fairgrounds Farmers Market pavilion were complex makes our community erected in 2004, and the new Com- a better place to live and raise a mercial Building was completed family. in 2010. Th e majority of the work has been done by the Fair Board PM - Are you reaching out with members with volunteer help from technology and social media? the community. LARRY RAY, executive director Ray - Yes, we have web and Face- PM - Why has the Fair Board de- of the Henry County Fairgrounds book presence, which we are con- cided to hire an Executive Director? tinuing to develop and enhance. best place to have any event – large We provide free wireless internet Ray - Fair Board members have or small. We will be working closely for those who rent our facilities. volunteered their personal time with the city, county, Chamber and and eff orts for many years to Tennessee River Resort Act Com- PM - How can community mem- develop these facilities into one mittee to promote Henry County bers help promote the Fairgrounds of the most respected fairgrounds and the Event Center as a location and the Event Center? in the state. With the addition of for outdoor events, fi shing tourna- the new Commercial Building, the ments, trade shows, conventions Ray - Th ey can tell their friends, association decided they needed and any activities that would bring family and neighbors to call us an executive director to oversee large groups from other areas. to discuss their needs or reserve the facilities and professionally a date for one of our facilities. promote them. PM - What buildings and facili- Th ey can call Larry Ray at 731- ties are available? 642-1833 or email FairAssocia- PM - How do you plan to do that? [email protected]. Ray - We rent the new large We hope that the Event Center at Ray - We’re using the term “Event Commercial Building, as well as the Henry County Fairgrounds Center” to help describe the high- the smaller Enoch Building. We will be the fi rst thing that comes quality facilities, which are avail- will also rent the covered Farmer’s to folks’ minds when planning an able to rent. We will promote the Market Pavilion, the Arena with event. Event Center through advertising covered bleachers and concession and community networking as the stands, the Livestock Building, the visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 5 OWNERS: James H. Perkins • Randall Perkins

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f a picture is worth a thousand Grammy, Dove and Stellar award- words, how does one measure a winning gospel music singer, host Iportrait? A portrait is not only and producer of nationally syndi- a measure of an artist’s talent with cated TV and radio programs and a paintbrush, but also his talent is credited with taking gospel music for capturing the subject’s essence. into the mainstream. And for a portrait to inspire lasting admiration, it should project the Th e genesis subject’s personality and grace. Several people, including Georg Th at is especially true in a new Todd and Roland Atkinson, had portrait of Dr. Bobby Jones, which wanted to honor Jones with a por- now has a permanent spot in the trait for some time. Th eir desires lobby of the Krider Performing fi nally came to fruition with the Arts Center in Paris: it represents impetus of Ken Alexander, a local a perfect match of revered subject committee known as “Th e Ambas- and talented artist. sador Bobby Jones Project,” and donations from local businesses Perfect homecoming and individuals. For Jones, who now lives in Nashville, the portrait represents a Th e artist perfect homecoming and one that Selected as the artist was Gene he would have never dared hope for Snowden of Big Sandy, who is as a boy. “We had no electricity, no well-known for his portraits and running water and barely enough painting classes at Lee Academy for food,” he said of his family’s share- the Arts in Paris. Snowden stud- cropping life in Henry. But Jones ied more than a dozen photos that was determined. were sent by Jones’ offi ce, narrow- Th is portrait of Dr. Bobby Jones was As a boy, Jones told his family unveiled during a ceremony at the Krider ing them to three that he felt best that he would achieve something Performing Arts Center. Local artist Joe captured Jones. in his life. Despite the cultural Snowden was the portraitist. “I scanned the photos into my roadblocks of the time, he pushed computer. I used the head from one himself toward higher education master’s from Tennessee State and photo and the body from another and into a high-profi le career. For a doctorate in education from as my reference,” he said. decades Jones has been a national Vanderbilt — because achieving Snowden was given free rein gospel icon. them was so hard. He is as well- for the portrait. “Th e only rule was Jones is proud to point out his known for his expansive personal- size,” he said. Th e work needed to three degrees — bachelor’s and ity as for his achievements: he is a be the same dimensions as the por- visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 7 “A photo is an instant in trait of actress Cherry Jones that is Th e party displayed in the Krider lobby. Th e portrait was unveiled to time, but in a portrait, the public and Jones at the Krider you’re trying to capture the Th e subject earlier this year during an evening essence of the person.” Aft er working on the portrait fi lled with music and fellowship. for several months, Snowden had Aft er electrifying performances an opportunity to meet Jones in by the choirs of Progressive Baptist, person. From the perspective of Cedar Baptist, Mt. Zion Mission- both men, their time together was ary Baptist, Quinn Chapel AME memorable. Churches, the Henry County High Both recalled thinking that the School Madrigals, and soloists meeting would be a short one, but Chuck Haney, Matthew Wilson and instead it lasted for more than three Kenesha Holliday, the portrait was hours as they visited, discussing displayed for the fi rst time. philosophy and religion. Meeting “I’m extremely grateful and Jones “did help with the portrait,” fl attered” by the honor, Jones said, Snowden said. noting that he accepted the honor “It’s always better to meet the “gleefully and joyfully. Th ere’s noth- person you’re painting because a ing as grand and as simple as the portrait is diff erent from a photo. A unveiling of a portrait. All things photo is an instant in time, but in a are possible if you only believe.” Gene Snowden comments on his portrait portrait, you’re trying to capture the of Bobby Jones during the unveiling. essence of the person.”

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Teachers Take Vacations, Too

By Dr. Susan Burton

can remember standing in front of the class as a child, I with my report in hand enti- tled, “What I Did on My Summer Vacation.” On one occasion, my elementary school teacher shared her summer vacation story with the class. My friends and I were astonished that she had a life outside of school. Teachers do have lives outside of the classroom to pursue other interests, though many seem to weave an educational component into their summer. Here’s what some educators in the Henry County School System are plan- Jenny Cooper plays the recorder as she and other Tennessee educators learn student activi- ning this summer. ties to use in music classrooms.

HARRELSON SCHOOL Valerie Guthrie, teachers’ sites for new ways to Rubin Adams teacher’s assistant teach fi rst grade students.” Social Studies Teacher “My family and I are going to For the fourth consecutive sum- Costa Rica in June. I’m going to LAKEWOOD MIDDLE mer, Adams will lead an evangelical research and get as much literature Jenny Cooper, Music Teacher mission group to Northern Poland, as possible; anything that I can so “I attended the Tennessee Arts about two hours from the Russian I can bring it back to my students. Academy last year during my border. “I do take advantage of the Hopefully they will be able to relate summer vacation. It’s held on the historical nature of the locations. to another culture.” campus of Belmont University in One year while in southern Nashville. Each year, approximately Poland, I was able to see Auschwitz LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY 100 teachers in music, theater and and Birkenau. Visually you would Gina Anzalone, visual arts are chosen to attend the recognize Birkenau as the rather fi rst grade teacher Academy.” foreboding stone building with the “I am a nerd! I spend my sum- A day at the Academy includes arched opening for the train tracks mers reading, reading, reading. I classes directed toward each per- that was the fi nal train stop for read about trends in teaching and son’s area. For music, these includ- many Jews. It’s seen in the movie, new strategies. Th anks to Pinterest. ed sessions on diff erent methods Schindler’s List.” com, I will spend time surfi ng other of music, as well as incorporating visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 11 Joan Stevens, at screen, speaks to Rose Fekete’s (back to camera) class about the Gulf oil spill. Stevens and Fekete collaborate every year to plan a fi eld trip for students to preserve wildlife habitat in Henry County. singing, playing instruments and a Friends of the National Wildlife time at the same location. Th e dancing into the music classroom Refuge grant. By the end of the conference usually spans about for multi-cultural enrichment. summer, they will have written a week. We all don’t attend the curriculum and received supplies whole week, but we are allowed to E. W. GROVE SCHOOL needed for each program off ered at pick and choose what is best for Jammie Page and Karen Dukes the refuge’s new visitor center. each of us.” Algebra Teachers “We made a presentation en- Amanda Mason, Librarian Family Resource Center (FRC) titled Eff ective Co-Teaching at ‘High “I’ll be pursuing my pottery by Becky Holland and Judy Goad Schools Th at Work’ (HSTW) last taking classes on advanced tech- don’t get a traditional vacation; they summer in Nashville. Th is year niques in glazing with famous potter spend their summer coordinating we’re planning to present Eff ective and Vanderbilt professor, Susan De- the Back to School Blast. Th is event Teaching Strategies for the Inclusion May. I recently opened up a wheel provides pre-registered families Setting in New Orleans at HSTW. throwing pottery studio in my home with all the back-to-school essen- We are also both working on our and have begun selling my pieces in tials, including free school supplies, Master’s degree online through the T.F. Rice’s Store and Merison’s. new backpacks, information on Bethel University.” I’ll be giving individualized classes education, health, social services, Page will teach summer school at to students and teachers. and more. HCHS, an opportunity for students I’m also planning to kayak, “With the help of volunteers, to retake courses they have not mas- bike, camp and swim – my favorite we collect, organize and assemble tered during the school year. summer time activities.” Mason items during the summer months.” sponsors an art exhibit for students Last August, the FRC provided Michele Webb, Assistant Principal every year. 516 children with school-readiness “I’ll be fi nishing up my Ed.D. items. course work this summer and tak- HENRY COUNTY HIGH Holland and Goad encourage ing comps.” Webb is fi nishing her SCHOOL readers to add an altruistic activity degree of Doctor of Education at Judy Cunningham, Family & to their summer vacation by calling Union University. Consumer Science teacher 731-642-2938 to volunteer. “Th e Career and Technology Rose Fekete Education teachers from Grove and Honors Biology Teacher HCHS attend the state conference Dr. Susan Burton is the Federal “Th is summer I’m looking for- in Murfreesboro each July. Each Projects Director for the Henry ward to an exciting opportunity to department attends sessions catered County Board of Education. She make a diff erence in the lives of the to its discipline, such as Business, also oversees grants and public rela- youth in Henry County.” Agriculture and Automotive. tions for the HC School System. Fekete, Jeanie Oliver and Joan Th e state offi cers from the stu- Stevens will work together using dent organizations meet at the same 12 PARIS! in the Summer 2012 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Reminiscence

By Shannon McFarlin

eminiscing about the old have blacksmithing done. Th ey craft s, jewelry, metal work, home- days in Henry County just even used to have the local polling made furniture and more. R got better with the reopening precinct in the store. Election day “We have so many talented of two Henry County landmarks. was a big deal around here. We’ve people right here in this county and Sally Lane’s Candy Farm and Rice’s surrounding counties. We wanted Store (now T.F. Rice and Company) to have a place that can spotlight off er old favorites with a twist. what they do,” Cindy said. “And we have every price range and style. T.F. Rice and Company Just a real eclectic mixture.” With its reopening, T.F. Rice and Terry’s grandparents, T.F. and Company boasts a whole new look Vera Rice, and parents T.F. Jr. and and purpose, “An Eclectic, Artistic Marcelle Rice, operated the store. Gathering.” For generations, Rice’s “Keeping a sense of community Store served the Springville and was real important to my parents Buchanan communities. Originally and that’s what we want to restore,” located on East Antioch Road, it he said. Th e store closed in 1993 was opened by Th omas Frank Rice aft er the lake highway took the gas in the early 1900s, long before Ken- pumps and half the parking lot. In tucky Lake was formed. recent years, the old building was It was moved to its present loca- rented for other ventures, such as tion at 11620 Highway 79N in 1947 an antique store. and continued to off er customers Store owner Cindy Rice adds local artist Along with the new wares, everything they needed — from Lee Owenby’s print to one of her displays the Rices also have displayed old hardware and groceries to home- at T.F. Rice’s Store. ledgers and crates found during the grown produce, shoes and gas. remodeling. “We want to keep a Th e new generation of owners, had people tell us that election day, blend of the old and the new here,” Terry and Cindy Rice, have found with all its commotion, was one of Cindy said. old ledgers showing that customers the most fun things they remember T.F. Rice and Company is open could get their corn ground, their as kids.” April through October, Tuesdays teeth pulled and their hair cut at the In its new incarnation, the store through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 store. spotlights local craft smen and art- p.m. and in November through “Th is used to be the hub of ists, with a large selection of home March from Th ursday through Sat- the community,” she said. “Farm- and garden décor, along with stained urdays, same hours. Contact them ers could buy their fertilizer and glass, fi ne art, pottery, prints, wood- at 731- 336-1290. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 13 Sally Lane’s Candy Farm Sally Lane’s opened in 1958 with Sally Lane Jones at the counter and her husband Jack in the kitchen, creating the treats that made the couple’s little pink shop a must-stop for generations of motorists. In recent years, Sally Lane’s has been owned by Bobby and Shelby Freeman and their daughter Pam Freeman Rockwell, and operated Shelby Freeman serves up fabulous pink and green mints at Sally’s for the Summer. from their Gum Springs Road home. Th is spring, the Freemans re- Even with the assortment of in all. Before retiring in the 1970s, opened in the familiar pink building fudge, pecan pralines, white and the Joneses sold to Martha and Ken at the Highway 79/218 crossroads dark bark, hand-dipped chocolate Hanna who sold to Jean and Jerry for weekends (Fridays through Sun- candies, divinity, peanut brittle and Peterson before the Freemans pur- days) and holiday Mondays. the famous pink and green mints, chased it. Th rough all those years, As soon as the Freemans turned Rockwell said there is something the original recipes and candy- on the friendly electric “OPEN” else her customers are seeking. making equipment were used, sign on the building, motorists have “Since we’ve opened, I’ve found although the Freemans have created found their way back to pick from that even more than the candy some new treats, including white the large collection of sweet good- people want to remember the times chocolate popcorn, Kentucky Lake ies that are for sale during what they had here. Most do a lot of frogs and new fl avors of mints. the Freemans call “Sally’s for the reminiscing while they’re here.” Summer.” Sally Lane’s has had four owners

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Elvisplays the City Auditorium

lvis Presley “left the building” for good 35 years ago this Esummer. It was a hot August day when Parisians, like the rest of the world, were shocked by news of the death of the 42-year-old King of Rock and Roll. Elvis performed in Paris once, North Poplar Street backyards rium, manipulated the photo and back in the early days. At that time when we found ourselves at the old added the quote to porch area. he wasn’t king, in fact, he and the City Auditorium. Owenby remem- Finally she added two shots of the band were still driving his old bered it as “a little sad.” King himself. car from gig to gig, crisscrossing She had read information on the Th ese images are probably Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas. VisitDowntownParis.com website close to what Elvis looked like on Th ey rolled into the parking lot of that explained, “Th is building was that crisp spring evening in Paris, the Paris City Auditorium on North used for everything from basketball Tennessee in the mid-50’s — sing- Market Street on March 7, 1955. games to concerts. In its heyday ing his heart out and then waving Fift y-six years later, in the sum- of the 50’s and 60’s, everyone from goodbye. mer of 2011, local artist Lee Owen- Elvis to Jerry Lee Lewis to Flatt and Th e “Elvis at the Paris City Audi- by captured the excitement of the Scruggs performed there.” torium” print is part of “Windows singer’s visit to Henry County with When they went inside, the pair on the Square” series shot in Down- a print entitled “Elvis at the Paris saw what appeared to be an art town Paris. Owenby’s prints can be City Auditorium.” Th is work hap- project. In vibrant colors it read, purchased locally at Merison’s, Jack pened in part, thanks to Owenby’s “Elvis has left the building.” She Jones Flowers, T.F. Rice and Com- aunt, Jane Bolden. was inspired and photographed pany or online at LeeOwenby.com. “Aunt Jane was taking me on the familiar quote. She then pho- a tour of some beautiful Historic tographed the front of the audito- visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 15 HENRY COUNTY Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, PC

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By John Watkins

ummer in Henry County is the right place. Tired of drowning in of the following selections to help upon us and it will probably water bills? Don’t choose plants that you kick the watering habit. Sbe another hot and dry one. require a constant supply of mois- Trees - Most mature trees are While most of us would prefer ture. Choose plants wisely and place capable of fi nding enough water spending our summer in the air- them appropriately to minimize heat to sustain them, otherwise they conditioned comfort of the great and drought problems. wouldn’t have made it to maturity. indoors, your landscape doesn’t But for homeowners considering have that luxury. Don’t sacrifi ce color new trees, there are several good Th ere are few things I detest When most people think of heat and drought tolerant selec- worse than dragging a hose around landscapes that don’t require much tions. In the deciduous department every other day to nurse along water they conjure up a yard full (those that lose their leaves in the some plant that would perish with- of cactus and yucca plants. While winter) there are several of the out bottle-feeding. In fact, from this could be one option, remember maples and oaks. now on, if a plant in my yard can’t that there are numerous choices of Th ere also are good ornamental make it on its own, it needs to fi nd trees, shrubs and fl owers that are choices like honeylocust (thorn- another home. Now before I start well-adapted to Henry County’s less varieties), ginkgo, sourwood, getting nasty letters, let’s make it climate and can withstand a consid- zelkova or sassafras that have the clear that I won’t neglect plants in erable amount of high temperatures added benefi t of wonderful fall foli- times of dire need, but they need to and prolonged periods of drought. age colors. bear their fair share of the burden. In fact, many readers probably Need a reliable evergreen tree? already have some of these plants. Th ere are the old standbys like Choose wisely Th ey’re the plants that continue to magnolia, pines, cedars or Ameri- Plants can’t help their nature, so it thrive despite your best eff orts to can holly. Want something a little is up to us to pick the right plants for neglect them. So make some notes diff erent? A deodar cedar, Arizona visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 17 Every drop counts

Get the most out of the water that you do apply with these tips:

 Proper timing and placement of water will ensure that the water goes where it is needed (to the plants) rather than evaporating into the air. Early morning watering allows water to sink into the soil; high temperatures can evaporate up to half of the water Th e beauty of a nandina is hard to argue, plus, they do well through long, dry summers. applied. cypress or cryptomeria might suit just the ticket. Th ere are so many  A drip irrigation system is relatively your taste. good heat and drought tolerant pe- inexpensive and will more than pay Shrubs - Th ere is a huge list of rennials out there, but just to peak for itself over the course of one year. heat and drought tolerant shrubs your interest some excellent choices Drip systems also ensure that the with unique ornamental charac- include dianthus, gaillardia (blan- water goes straight to the roots rather teristics. Some evergreen choices ket fl ower), gaura, heliopsis (false than sitting on the foliage and causing could include hollies, junipers, nan- sunfl ower), platycodon (balloon disease problems. dina, dwarf abelia, cryptomerias, fl ower), thyme, veronica, yarrow, boxwoods or mahonia. daylilies, or Russian sage.  Once plants are established and Deciduous shrubs tend to have So there you have it, a summer- are in good health, they are much showier fl owering and foliage char- time planting plan that thumbs its more capable of fending for them- acteristics. Th ink American beau- nose at the heat, helps curb high selves than newly planted ones. tyberry, burning bush, dwarf crape water bills and fi lls your garden They’re like children. You have to myrtles, forsythia, spirea, and almost with plenty of color and interest. pamper them more when they are all of the ornamental grasses. young and defenseless, but once they Perennials - If you prefer having begin to grow and mature they should plenty of fl owers throughout the John Watkins is a landscape designer and be able to take care of themselves season without having to replant Certifi ed Grounds Manager who resides in and bring you joy and happiness. every year, then a good perennial is Henry County.

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By Shannon McFarlin

eekeepers have a honey of a He is eloquent about his fascination through the honey reserves. job, being caretakers of one with bees and his belief in their im- Room service Bof the most healthy food portance. “For me, this was a hobby “Th at meant I had to go out and products in our world. Not to and an interest that just grew. I’ve feed them artifi cially with a sugar mention they are guardians over always been fascinated with bees. In water solution and from there, the one of nature’s most important and the beginning, I used to break apart bees fi ll the frames with honey and endangered ecosystems. hives just so I could see how the wax. Th en begins the harvest, when But it can also be one of the queen bee was progressing and how I go out and cut the wax with a hot most time-consuming and physi- the whole thing worked.” knife, which is called ‘uncapping,’” cally demanding avocations. he said. Especially for someone like Pete Th e living quarters Noon is the best time to work Reimold, who oversees 75-100 Bees work and live in waist-high on the hives “because that’s when hives situated all over the county. wooden boxes. “Th ere are ten ‘hon- they’re out fl ying, but that’s also the Reimold processes the honey from ey super-cell’ frames for each box,” hottest time of the day and we have his hives at Tri-City, Kentucky, Reimold said, “which contain tens to wear heavy clothing. Heat stroke where high-production extraction of thousands of bees in each colony. is something I worry about.” equipment is located. Each hive has one queen and no more,” he explained. “Th e queen Bees are basic On the road leaves the hive for one mating fl ight Reimold pulls honey from each His busy days are largely made and comes back to the hive for life. of his hives fi ve times a year and is up of going from hive to hive and Each queen knows the smell of her careful at the end of the season to back and forth to Kentucky, then own hive and the other bees know leave enough for them to make it back to his home in Henry County her smell, too.” through the winter. “It’s a tremen- to bottle honey under the Reimold Th ere are three types of bees: the dous amount of work, but it’s impor- Farms brand. When you add to queen, worker bees, and the male tant work. Bees pollinate plants and that the three days a week he works drone whose only purpose is to it’s essential for plant life and crops. as a nurse at Vanderbilt Children’s fertilize the queen. Th e mild winter It’s proven that one out of eight bites Hospital, during the spring, sum- was hard on his bees which are usu- of food we take had something to mer and fall Reimold is – dare we ally semi-dormant in winter. Th is do with bees.” say it – busy as a bee? year, bees were buzzing around, Th at is why environmentalists Yet for Reimold it’s a labor of love. burning up calories and eating are so concerned with the ongoing visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 19 ‘colony collapse syndrome’ “Bees pollinate plants it’s become big business which is killing the nation’s - he bottles the honey for bees for an unknown rea- and it’s essential for several local businesses son. “Th e only good thing plant life and crops. including Th e Homestead, about it is that it’s brought It’s proven that one out Trolinger’s, Miller’s Coun- bees back into the limelight,” of eight bites of food try Store, Henry Farmers’ Reimold said. Co-op, Yoder’s Meat Pro- “At one time, the govern- we take had something cessing, Healthy Th yme ment encouraged people to to do with bees.” and the Tackle Box. keep bees. If we lose the bees, it will be devastating.” Mother Nature at her best In addition to pollinating “I’m adamant that I other plants, bees provide don’t use chemicals on the honey, which Reimold de- bees, so it’s as natural as scribed as “one of our more can be,” he said. And what perfect foods. It’s very, very about that familiar piece of healthy. Eating honey helps Pete Reimold and his bottled honey. honeycomb in the bottles? with allergies. Hospitals now are “Some beekeepers put a piece of using honey-based wound dress- tending hives at his home for the the comb in, but every time you ings like they used to because of the past few years. Medlin’s bees died cut a piece of the comb out, it antibacterial benefi ts of honey.” last year, so for him this spring will makes more work for the bees and be a rebuilding time. that,” said Reimold, “just doesn’t A honey of a hobby For Medlin, it’s still a hobby and seem fair.” Dr. Wesley Medlin is another he bottles honey as gift s for fam- local beekeeper, who has been ily and friends, but for Reimold,

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people, and on working well with so we were in town a lot. We were volunteers. Finally,” he added, always amazed that a community “knowing how to manage your the size of Paris and Henry County resources is vital in both jobs.” could be such a strong advocate New Executive Director of the Paris- Henry County Arts Council Mike Murphy for the arts. I grew up in Nashville speaks to the crowd at a recent Youth for Hot seat where doing theater was what kept the Arts Fundraiser. Murphy received what many me in school. It was what motivated would consider a trial by fi re. “My me,” said Murphy. “Th e arts sup- ichael Murphy grew up fi rst day was April fi rst,” he laughed, ported me as a young person; now I performing in “musical “which was the reception for and can return the favor.” Maft er musical” at Overton opening of the Artists’ Showcase High and had always wanted to at the Heritage Center. In the two Strengths work in the arts. “I liked the idea weeks that followed, the council While he admitted that there is of giving back through the arts,” he hosted a major Youth for the Arts no way “the council will ever be able said. What better place to start than fundraiser. I traveled to the Tennes- to replace someone like Mary Lodge, as the new executive director of the see Arts Commission in Nashville I hope not only to sustain, but to Paris-Henry County Arts Council? to defend a grant and went to the try to move forward using my own Wearing a button-down shirt and Tennessee Performing Arts Center strengths,” explained Murphy. sporting a goatee, the dark-haired, (TPAC) for the release of their new “Mary handled everything with 24 year-old Murphy looked very Broadway season.” such ease and grace. She made it much at home behind his desk at A smile covered Murphy’s face look so easy, but I’m confi dent and the council’s offi ce in city hall. He when he talked about the three bus excited about my new role.” also looked comfortable speaking to trips the council will take to TPAC 500+ audience members at a recent to see the Broadway touring mu- Newcomers fundraiser at the Krider Perform- sicals. “We’ll see White Christmas, One of those strengths appears to ing Arts Center, an event that might Catch Me If You Can and Lion King.” be Murphy’s desire to “take the arts have unnerved a less-seasoned hire. Giving credit where credit is to people who wouldn’t necessarily due comes easy to the new direc- participate in them.” Parallels tor. “Former director Mary Lodge, Murphy encouraged Henry Murphy, who will graduate from her former assistant Travis McLeese Countians to stop by and meet him Bethel University this fall with a BA and current Assistant Director Joy and to visit the council’s website at in Church Ministries, maintained Stubblefi eld have all gone out of www.phcarts.com to view the or- that there are many parallels be- their way to make sure I’m getting ganization’s activities for 2012-2013 tween his arts council job and the up to speed and meeting everybody and to fi nd out what they can do to training for church work. in town,” he said. support the arts. “I have served as a youth pas- “I want to expose people to the tor and believe me, you have to Returning the favor arts instead of just hoping they know your way around the business Murphy was spurred to apply for come,” he said. “I don’t think the world. Both jobs are very detailed,” the position because he and his wife person exists who doesn’t appreciate he stressed, “and both depend on Samantha had attended a number of some form of the arts.” a business background. Th ey both events hosted by the council. depend on knowing how to meet “Sam teaches at Henry School, visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 21 Faces & Places

Jacob Watkins does some fancy footwork during Inman Middle School’s soccer match with Trinity Christian.

Jeannette McFarlin enjoys a visit with Governor Bill Haslam at the World’s Biggest Fish Fry Grand Parade.

Elrita Scarborough sits in the lap Leaving nothing to chance, this fi erce of her son, Randy on the dock competitor brought a fi sh to the 25th Paris Elementary School third grader Christopher at Buchanan Resort following Annual Catfi sh Races sponsored by Th e Britt bows his cello like a pro during the Paris Spe- what was obviously a fi ne day of Paris Post-Intelligencer to benefi t the cial School District Spring Orchestra Concert. fi shing. Literacy Council.

Seymour (Nathan Forest) tries to make his boss (Trey Gerrell) see things Paris City Mayor Sam Th arpe and Henry County Mayor his way as Audrey (Erin Stevens) provides moral support during the Henry Brent Greer take in the sights at the annual World’s Big- County High School Th espian’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. gest Fish Fry Grand Parade.

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Evian Cook croons “My Girl” to a packed house for Th e Great Pretenders, a fundraiser for the Healthcare Foundation.

Born in Jones Mill in 1908, Nomie Olive celebrated her 104th birthday recently with balloons, gift s and a generous serving of Sally Lane’s candy.

National Dulcimer Champion Larry Conger shares a tale dur- ing a fundraising concert for Lee Academy of the Arts. Conger’s wife Elaine also performed throughout the evening. Paula Holmes makes a joyful noise with the Bethel Univer- sity Renaissance Choir during a fundraising concert at the Krider. Th e $10,000+ proceeds went to the Arts Council’s Youth Enrichment Fund.

Randy Scholes (Maggies) and Charles Hopkins (Th e Toggery) Vickey Roberts of Home Sweet Home Bed and Breakfast on along with fellow Downtown Paris Association members serve College Street pours a cup of coffee for one of the B & B’s first up hot fi sh at the Fish Tent during the World’s Biggest Fish Fry. guests, Catherine Frye of Maryville, TN. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 23 Feature

By Jennifer Wheatley

ast December as Christmas Dave Wilcox was running his own (minimum wage was $3.35) and an lights were going up, one plant. Th e name “Pagliacci” could opportunity to “create a future for Lof Henry County’s bright- not be trademarked, so an Italian you and a retirement for me.” est lights went dark. Although the dictionary led to Allegro, which co-founder of Allegro Marinade had translated to “trying new things, Betsy to the rescue died, David Wilcox left an amaz- adventurous.” It was an appropriate Fuqua liked the off er, but didn’t ing legacy that includes a rock-solid moniker – the adventurous couple see how he could live on $3.50 an company, jobs, scholarships and was heading into new territory. hour. Betsy Wilcox sweetened the delectable products. deal with a bedroom in the Wilcox Locals remember Pagliacci’s, the Right place, right time home, three meals a day and laun- Italian restaurant owned by Dave How John Fuqua entered the pic- dry service. Fuqua’s respect for the and Betsy Wilcox. Most even know ture is a tale all its own. A Tennessee Wilcoxes and their vision shone that the steak marinade from that Tech-educated engineer, Fuqua was through as he spokespoke restaurant was the fi rst Allegro mari- scheduled to speak at a televised about them. nade, created by the couple during “Job-A-Th on.” Th e show ran late He is especiallyially a time when they could only aff ord and Fuqua did not appear until aft er proud of the Betsyetsy Rosss meat once a week, and then only a midnight, coinciding perfectly with Foundation – ccreatedreated cheap cut. Dave Wilcox’s insomnia. in Betsy Ross WWilcox’silcox’s Th e Wilcoxes were asked to Wilcox contacted the young honor – whichh has distribute the marinade and by 1977, man, off ering him $3.50 an hour given scholarshipships

Th e rstfi backdrop used at food shows by Allegro was handmade by Betsy Wilcox (far right). It still hangs in the current facility. David Wilcox stands, far left .

24 PARIS! in the Summer 2012 visit www.MyParisMagazine.comM P i M zi to more than 1,000 UT Martin and Churning out soy, barbecue and Th e facility on the Highway 218 Murray State students, primarily steak sauces for Baumer created the Bypass is now a certifi ed Secure “farm and rodeo kids.” initial second shift at Allegro and Quality Foods plant – the highest according to Fuqua, “put us in the independent audit available. SQF Th e blend private-label business.” involves a team of inspectors visiting Dave, Betsy and John each for over two days, reviewing pro- brought a strong personality to the Th ree sectors cesses, sampling and even creating a young company. Fuqua described Today Allegro has three primary mock recall. Dave, a former employee of the Mit- business sectors – the core Allegro chum company, as a “conservative products, marinades and barbecue Ahead of its time banker type,” himself primarily as a sauces, contract products for com- Fuqua believes that Allegro’s salesman and Betsy as the glue that panies from their own formulas, success comes down to one word held them all together. and private labels or store brands. – “quality.” He elaborated that the He recalled a food show in the Th e latter gained plenty of atten- products were all-natural before it mid ’80s shortly before Betsy’s death that resulted in a small order from a distributor representing more than 2,000 grocery stores. Fuqua called in, bubbling over with the good news. Dave told him to throw the order away; a few cases of Allegro were not enough to sell to such a large distributor. Betsy medi- ated, soothing over John’s feelings and convincing Dave that a small sale could lead to a bigger sale.

Happy days Telling the story, Fuqua down- President John Fuqua is joined by Vice President Th omas Harrison, who fi rst worked as played 20 years of selling Allegro an intern and has been with the company for more than 10 years. and building a market share. He fast-forwarded to 2005 which he de- tion, thanks to sauces that Allegro is was stylish. Th ey have no chemicals, scribed as the “fat, dumb and happy” making for two former NFL players, no preservatives and no MSG. time when there were 20 employees Andre Reed of the Buff alo Bills and Allegro generally sells for $3 - $5 and 20% of sales went to Wal-Mart. Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos. a bottle compared to some bigger Th ey bought their current build- Andre Reed named his sauce names that sell for only 79 cents. “If ing, set up the line for the cooking “Over the Middle” because of we’re going to charge three times which is necessary for barbecue his reputation for being an “All- the price, we better be giving them sauce, and proceeded slowly until Purpose Over the Middle” receiver. something for it,” said Fuqua. “We the autumn of 2005 when Hurricane Terrell Davis called his sauce “Mile don’t cut corners. We buy the best Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. High Salute,” for a signature post- ingredients available.” touchdown move. Fuqua said that With 60 employees, Allegro is Katrina changed everything Davis came to Paris for a personal an employee-owned company that Th e storm and its aft ermath put inspection of the plant. seeks a ten percent growth in sales Baumer Foods’ New Orleans facil- every year. He is pleased that Allegro ity under 16 feet of water. Baumer Highest standards has “never had a year we decreased representatives began scouting for Personal inspections were stan- in sales.” places to farm out their manufactur- dard for companies seeking manu- Betsy and Dave Wilcox would be ing. Fuqua said that they arrived in facturers, but an important industry very proud. Paris and “saw a plant at 40% capac- designation has made Allegro’s ity with an empty line.” dedication to quality a verifi able fact. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 25 Feature How in the world did you find us?

Let’s face it, Paris and Henry County are not easy places to fi nd, yet newcomers are constantly settling down in this beautiful area. How in the world did they fi nd us? We’ll occasionally be asking that very question. A “Storey-Book” Future By Shannon McFarlin

hen Ralph and the ‘where’ would be in the South. took a bit more time. “We are too Cathy Storey fi rst “We had always wanted to live in young to retire,” said Ralph. “Th at’s Wgot together, they Tennessee. We had read about it when we decided, ‘Why not sell our- began looking to the and seen how pretty it was. We selves and create our own jobs?’” future: how they wanted to spend wanted to live at or near a lake and Cathy worked in retail for 27 it and where. work outside, so it had to be down years, and both worked at a garden Both were from the cold North South. We were tired of the cold,” center in Illinois. It made sense to - he from New Jersey and she from the couple agreed. combine their talents to create the Chicago. Th ey had a vague idea that But the ‘how’ of the equation job they wanted: owning and oper- ating their own gardening business. But where should they move? Th ey began looking and nar- rowed their search to our area. As fate would have it, the former own- ers of Th e Homestead Gardens and Gift s at 6003 E. Antioch Road had decided to move. “Th ey had built a house right next to their store. It was close to the lake, beautiful country and we liked it,” said Ralph. Since opening their store three years ago, they have been “over- whelmed by the friendliness of the lake area. One thing that helped us was the atmosphere with the other business owners. We’re all in this together and everybody by the lake works together.” Even though they both knew about gardening, one of the couple’s fi rst tasks was to familiarize them- Ralph Storey tempts Bucky with one of his favorite treats — a fresh carrot. selves with Southern gardening and 26 PARIS! in the Summer 2012 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com plants. “We studied that a lot over are the colorful bed frames deco- that fi rst winter, trying to fi gure out rated with fl owers and plants. what plants we wanted to feature Th e Storeys love what they do here. We also wanted to be able and love the area, but there were to help our customers learn about some adjustments to make, notably their plants - we never let people the slower Southern pace. leave without telling them all about “I think it took me longer to the plants they’re buying so they get used to that than it did Cathy,” know how to care for them.” Ralph said. “But I am enjoying the Another thing the Storeys want- lower stress level.” ed was to only sell locally-made and Th e Storeys bought a miniature USA-made products. “We wanted donkey - Bucky - who has become to pick a place where we could a real draw, especially for children. become part of the community and “In the evenings we take walks support it and where the communi- around the neighborhood — me, ty could support us, too. We wanted Th e Storeys ready fl ower containers for Cathy, our dog Barney, and Bucky. to become involved.” their customers at Th e Homestead. At fi rst people probably thought With the help of websites that that looked strange,” Ralph said, focus on American-made products, of Jan Blankenship, Donna Revelee, “but now everybody is used to it they began creating their merchan- Robyn Neubauer and others, as well around here.” dise lists. as honey from Reimold Farms in And why buy a donkey? “Because “It’s not that hard to only sell Buchanan and local produce. we’re in Tennessee and we can,” American-made,” Cathy said. Th ey mapped out their designs laughed Ralph. Th eir store also promotes Henry for the shop and grounds featuring County artisans, selling the works unique gardening ideas. A favorite

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By Larry Ray

In celebration of the Civil War’s Sesquicentennial, Larry Ray is compiling articles detailing the history of the war in his own backyard along the Tennessee River. Th is is the third in the series. Read previous articles at www.MyParisMagazine.com archives.

t was winter 1862 and Fort Hei- Rising waters Protecting the rear of the Con- man on the Henry County side General Lloyd Tilghman decided federate force retreating from Fort Iof the Tennessee River was still that with the strength of the Fed- Henry, Colonel Adolphus Heiman not completed. Th e decision was eral forces and the severe fl ooding could look across the river at the made to move the 1,100 man gar- inside Fort Henry, his position was fort that bore his name and see the rison back to Fort Henry to prepare futile. He ordered the majority of enemy. Fort Heiman had fallen into for the coming attack from General the Fort Henry garrison along with Federal hands, but her role in the Ulysses S. Grant. the troops from Fort Heiman sent war was far from over. to Fort Donelson to defend it from It was a dark night attack. Fort Henry proved to be no Grey to blue Grant’s land and naval forces match for the gunboats. Th e rising Forts Heiman and Henry became were rapidly approaching along with waters of the Tennessee made it pos- Federal garrisons. Th ey also became the rising Tennessee River fl oodwa- sible for the seven gunboats to fi re havens for refugee slaves seeking ters. By February 4, 1862 General directly level into the fort. freedom. Th e fi rst federal com- Grant had landed approximately mander of Fort Heiman was General 17,000 troops at Bailey’s Ferry, just Forced to surrender Lew Wallace who had a short and north of Forts Heiman and Henry. Tilghman and a skeleton crew peaceful command. (Wallace was the While the general was preoccupied of fi ft y-four men would be going to author of the historic novel Ben Hur, with the unloading of men and a Union prison, but they stayed in which he penned during the war.) materials, the Confederate troops the fort long enough for the others Another Federal commander was were ferried across the river from to escape to Donelson. Th ey served not so fortunate. Colonel W.W. Lowe Fort Heiman to Fort Henry under gallantly, disabling the Essex and was given the next command, which the cover of darkness. Federal troops severely damaging the Cincinnati. was long and turbulent. were sent across the river the next But the garrison was outgunned Lowe’s command, the Fift h Iowa day to take Heiman, but they found and unprotected so Tilghman was Cavalry, was given the responsibil- her empty. obliged to surrender on February 6. ity of protecting Fort Heiman and visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 29 Let’s Play Golf West Tennessee! Th is sketch of Fort Henry by Chris Ray depicts a moat,  th drawbridge and seventeen WLJT’s 15 cannons, most of which pointed north toward the Annual advancing Federals. Northwest Tennessee Golf Tournament Thursday, June 14, 2012 12 noon – Lunch 1:00 p.m. -- Tee Time Persimmon Hills Golf Course Sharon, Tennessee Scramble Format

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t is summertime and Kentucky Pimiento cheese — there are 2 hard-boiled eggs Lake is calling. Whether you are almost as many ways to make Cook potatoes at 400° F for 1 hour. Ipicnicking at the park or boat- pimiento cheese as there are to Wrapping the potatoes in foil will keep ing on the lake, we have some great fry chicken. We take our Mexican the skins tender. We leave the skin ideas for you to pack in that cooler. cheese roll ingredients, add a little on, but it is okay to peel them. Cool Everyone’s top choice for a sum- mayo and toss it in the mixer for a slightly and cube. Place in a large mertime meal is fried chicken, but great spread. bowl. Pour dressing over potatoes, who wants to fry in warm weather? Th e cooks at Cindy’s Catering put in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Turn to the professionals, but add a Company and Cindy’s To Go are Overnight is okay. Add chopped personal touch with these sides. excited to be sharing recipes with veggies. Mix mayo, sour cream and We start with potato salad. Th is you again. Let us know what you Dijon together. Add salt and pepper. is my mother’s recipe and is es- like and we will see if we can’t fi nd a Pour over ingredients and toss to pecially good if you have left over good recipe for it. We hope some- thoroughly coat. Grate eggs on top baked potatoes. If not, you can bake thing becomes a favorite of yours! for garnish. them fresh and then proceed with — Cindy all of the good stuff . DILL DIP Th e fi rst time I baked potatoes 1 - 8 oz. cream cheese, softened for my mother to make potato sal- 1 - 8 oz. sour cream ad, I got them a little crisp. I heard 2 Tbsp. fi nely chopped green onion the “400 degrees” part. I just didn’t 2 Tbsp. dried dill weed or 2 Tbsp. hear the “only for an hour” part. fresh Dill dip and fresh vegetables are ½ tsp. seasoning salt perfect for warm summer days. Mix ingredients together, cover and If you’ve never taken a stuff ed chill. If dip thickens too much, add a egg on a picnic, try these bacon- little milk and mix well. stuff ed eggs. Only in the South! OUIDA’S POTATO SALAD Need a bit of bread? Sour cream 4 baking potatoes THE SOUTH’S BACON-STUFFED biscuits with country ham are 1½ to 2 c. of Italian dressing EGGS easy to make ahead and pack for a 1 small red pepper, chopped 12 hard-boiled eggs picnic. Th ese mini morsels really do ½ small onion, chopped 1 cup mayo melt in your mouth and the small 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 Tbsp. mustard piece of country ham adds just the 1 cup of good mayo 5 strips of bacon, crisp and crumbled right touch. Th e only trouble is they 1 cup of sour cream 1 Tbsp. dried chives are easy to pop in your mouth and 1 to 2 Tbsp. of Dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste may not last until the picnic. Salt and pepper, to taste Paprika visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 31 MEXICAN PIMENTO CHEESE SOUR CREAM BISCUITS WITH 1 lb. Velveeta, room temperature COUNTRY HAM 1 - 8 oz. cream cheese, softened Country ham, slightly cooked and 1 hefty Tbsp. mayo cut into small pieces 1 small can of chopped green chilis, BISCUITS: drained 2 cups of self-rising fl our 1 small can of pimento, drained 2 sticks of butter - please use butter 3 green onions, chopped 1 cup of sour cream Red pepper fl akes Mix ingredients together. When Mix together cheeses and mayo. thoroughly mixed, pinch off a piece Put eggs in water, put pot on stove Add rest of ingredients and stir well. about the size of a quarter and and bring to a boil. Gently boil for Take along your favorite bread or a place in mini muffi n tin. Be sure tin is 10 minutes, then immediately run box of crackers. sprayed with food-release spray. Take under cool water and peel. It works a piece of ham and stuff it into dough. almost every time. Slice boiled eggs While cooking, dough will rise around lengthwise and pop out the yellow. it. Bake at 375° F for 20 minutes. Mash yellow with mayo and mustard. Add bacon and chives. It may be salty enough because of the bacon, Cindy and Mike Snyder own and operate but will defi nitely need a little pepper. Cindy’s Catering in Lakeway Village Shop- Stuff eggs and sprinkle a little paprika ping Center. Email them at Cindyscater- on the top. [email protected].

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Call Drive every Tuesday (except the second June 8 – Relay for Life is at the Henry local churches for their VBS schedules. and third Tuesday) and every Friday night County Fairgrounds; gates open at 4 at 7 p.m. Call 731-641-7577 for info. p.m. The party lasts till 6 am and includes Henry County Medical Center offers delicious food, live music, games and more FREE monthly seminars/screenings Free Walking Club, Wednesdays at activities to raise money and beat cancer! including Cardiac Rehab Nutrition, Henry County Medical Center. 20 minute Contact Joyce Bass at 731-707-0506 or Shopping Smart, Joint Replacement, walk, rain or shine at noon. Meet in the email [email protected]. Turn in the Chronic Disease Management, Childbirth, lobby. Log on www.hcmc-tn.org for more. luminaria insert in this issue of PARIS! in Medicare, more. Pre-register: 731-644- honor or in memory of a loved one. 3463 or www.hcmc-tn.org. Fishing Tournament Season at Paris Landing State Park Marina is in full June 10-16 – It’s Downtown Paris As- Swim beneath the Eiffel Tower at Eiffel swing. Welcome these fi shermen and sociation Week. Be on the lookout for Tower Park swimming pool. Call 731-644- women and their families, go to the park special activities including sales, live music, 2517 for hours. and watch the weigh-ins and take part in membership opportunities and more. Log the fun. on www.VisitDowntownParis.com for more Live music abounds this summer. Here June – Get more information about these information. are some spots where the music is hot: and other tournaments at Paris Landing The Breakers (731-232-8399); Eagle Nest State Park by calling 731-641-4465. June 14 – Flag Day! Honor our fl ag and its Marina (731-642-6192); Meo Mios (731- June 14-17 – USA Bass Next Generation meaning for the USA. 407-4926); Paris Winery (731-644-9500), June 21-23 – Collegiate World Series Matt’s Pub (731) 642-6085) June 30 – Bassmasters Weekend June 14 – How’s your health? Care Van Screenings are at the Paris Civic Center Find your inner artist at Lee Academy June 2 – The 12th Annual Grapes & from 9 – 11 am. Call 731-644-3463 for for the Arts. For a schedule of singing, Gourmet at the Heritage Center boasts more. instrumental, pottery and other classes, delicious wine and tasty food for an historic visit www.SchoolForTheArts.com. cause. For information call 731-642-1030. June 16 – “Animal Meet & Greet” tour at Land Between the Lakes Nature The Henry Civic Center becomes a June 5 – Henry County Medical Center staff Station. LBL naturalists give visitors the dance hall Thursdays when Shiloh plays at the Offi ce on Aging at 55 Jones Bend inside scoop on the stories and habits of country mixed with rock n’ roll, 7-10 pm. Road from 9:30 - 10:30 am. On the fi rst and resident wildlife. Call 800-525-7077. 731-336-7071. third Tuesday mornings, home health and hospice nurses take blood pressure and dis- June 17 – Father’s Day! Ballgames, vaca- It’s free live music under the stars at cuss the results. For information, call Home tions, hunting, bedtime stories - remember Summer in the Park. Bring lawn chairs Health and Hospice at 731-642-7600. the fun times with your dad and celebrate or blankets and enjoy country, bluegrass, with him today! gospel, rock and more Saturdays at the June 7 – Summer means blood shortages. Paris Landing State Park Amphitheater, Give from noon until 6 p.m. when Lifeline June 20 –First Day of Summer. 7:30 pm. Call 731-641-4465 for info. Bloodmobile visits First United Methodist Church in downtown Paris. 731-642-2941. June 22 & 23 - The Children’s Theater at Modern Muses Writing Group is open Krider presents musical, Disney’s “Winnie to all ages and writing genres. First June 9 - The Paris Opry is local country at the Pooh,” at 7 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. Saturdays at 9 a.m. Kelli Zwayer at its best. Showtime is 7 p.m., Krider Perform- on Saturday. Performers are ages 5-8. Tick- [email protected] or 731-407-4929. ing Arts Center. Call 731-644-2517. ets are $8/general admission, $5/students and seniors 55+, available at the Civic Cen- Too much sun? Come play inside at June 9 – The 3rd Annual Jim Guinn CDS ter. Call 731-363-4668 or email mrsgenie@ the Paris Civic Center’s indoor pool, Poker Run/Raffl e Fundraiser is at Matt’s charter.net for information. 34 PARIS! in the Summer 2012 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com June 23 – Paris-Henry County Chamber Fishing Tournaments at Paris Landing Calendar of Commerce Membership Banquet has State Park Marina continue. moved to June! Celebrate area businesses July 12 &13 – Lady Bass Angler and industries! For info, call 731-642-3431 Association The 2012 Fishing Tournament at Paris or visit www.paristnchamber.com. July 14 – Fishers of Men Landing State Park continue with the following schedule. Welcome these fi sher- June 28 - 29 - Ken Humphrey’s Youth July 14 – Cool & Crawly Critters Day; men and women and come to the park for Meeting at the Krider Performing Arts Cen- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Woodlands Nature weigh-ins. ter. 731-644-2517. Station at LBL. $4 adults/$3 children. August 2012 Includes NS admission. For more info, August 4 – Montgomery Co Bass Night June 30 – Ms. Nikki’s School graduation call 270-924-2000 or www.lbl.org August 17-19 – Sealy Outdoors - McDon- at the Krider. Call 731-644-2517 for info. ald’s Big Bass Splash July 20 & 21 – The Children’s Theater at July 4 – Celebrate our Independence! Fly the Krider presents the musical “Fame” at August 3 – 5 - Hummingbird Weekend that red, white, and blue with PRIDE. 7 p.m. Performers are ages 9 – 18. Tickets at LBL Nature Station. On Friday evening, $8, $5/students and seniors 55+ at Civic enjoy dinner in our backyard gardens July 4 – Water, live entertainment, pic- Center and from cast members. 731-363- amongst the hummingbirds. Then, join us nicking and fi reworks await you and your 4668 or email [email protected]. for the main festival, Saturday and Sunday. family at Paris Landing State Park, This event will include fun programs, courtesy of the Jaycee’s, Friends of Paris July 21 – Raise your anchors! It’s the exhibits, and activities all centered around Landing and PLSP. Call 731-642-4311 for Annual Water Run, sponsored by the Par- hummingbirds and the remarkable diversity more information. is-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. of other wildlife that visits your yard. Call For info call the Chamber at 731-642-3431 270-924-2020 for more information. July 4 - Freedom Festival 2012 is in or visit www.paristnchamber.com. Downtown Cottage Grove’s Cardinal Park, August 3–11 – Grab some cotton candy, sponsored by Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire July 28 – Chill out with cool cars and cold get thrilled on a carnival ride, admire a Department. Watch the P-I for schedule, ice cream at the Downtown Paris Asso- well groomed steer during exhibition and including parade, music, food, fi reworks and ciation’s Ice Cream Social and Antique see who won a blue ribbon at the Henry more. For information call 731-782-3657, Car Show, 3–6 p.m. For more information County Fair. See the inside back cover for 731-642-8270 or 731-782-3559. on having a booth or where to purchase complete calendar of events. all-you-can-eat ice cream tickets, go to July 5 – Do your part to save lives. The www.VisitDowntownParis.com. August 6 – First day of school for stu- Lifeline Bloodmobile will be at First United dents in Paris Special School District and Methodist Church from noon until 6 p.m. July 28 – Bike, swim and run at the Tower Henry County School System. Abbreviated For information, call 731-642-2941. Triathalon for kids, 7:15 am at Eiffel Tower day - August 6, fi rst full day - August 7. For Park. Entry fee: $25. For more information, information call HCSS at 731-642-9733 or July 6 & 7 – The Children’s Theater at the contact Tony Lawrence at 731-644-2517 or PSSD at 731-641-5112. Krider Center presents the musical, “Thirst email [email protected]. for Life” at 7 p.m. Performers are ages 9 UPCOMING EVENTS: – 18. Tickets $8/general admission, $5/stu- July 28 – Concert in the Vineyards at dents and seniors 55+ at Civic Center. Call Paris Winery is 6 -10 p.m. featuring Scott August 24 - TN Tech graduation will be 731-363-4668 or email mrsgenie@charter. Myatt and Steve Short. Bring lawn chairs held at the Krider Performing Arts Center. net for information. or blankets for an evening under the stars. For more information call 731-644-2517. Come early and dine at Ruggero’s Italian July 10 – How are your bones? HCMC Bistro. Call 731-644-9500 or visit www. August 25– “Luau and Whole Hog offers free osteoporosis screenings to ParisWinery.com. 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Did you ever pass a local church and wonder, “What’s their story?” Th e next several editions of PARIS! will feature articles on local congregations of long-standing historical signifi cance. A Shared History: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and East Wood Church of Christ PART II

By Carl Holder

t the conclusion of the last this structure and a new frame fa- looming internally. Local histories article in PARIS! in Spring cility was built to accommodate the are vague on the subject; it appears A2012, we considered that the growing membership in 1859. that the loss of the meeting house harshness, with which the Chris- During this period the dynam- to fi re in 1885 and the subsequent tian/Disciples were received on the ics of the Christian/Disciples in building of a new brick structure in frontier and in Paris as well, was due relation to American society began 1888 brought forth long-developing largely to their conversion of persons to change dramatically. Th e coun- confl icts. from other established churches. try was growing rapidly and the R.W. Dunlap, a local resident, Th ere is a bit of irony, in that Christian/Disciples were growing had attended Lexington Bible Col- while Christian/Disciples congre- four times faster. Th e simplistic plea lege and chose to return home as gations in the west complained of of the Christian/Disciples to aban- minister of the Paris congregation. bitter criticisms including the use of don creeds, fatalistic doctrines and It is believed that he was instru- the derogatory “Campbellites,” the to use only the Bible appealed to a mental in equipping the new meet- Disciples congregations in the east nation of self-reliant individuals. ing house with an organ. were losing members to an even At the national level the Chris- newer movement - Mormonism. Local changes tian/Disciples communion had Similar changes were occurring been affl icted by growing division Respectability, growth in Paris as well. Many well-respected over issues of missionary societ- and division citizens became members. While ies, and more intensely the use of Th e fl edgling Paris congregation the congregation still had no instruments of music in worship. was undaunted by criticism, lack regular minister, visitors were oft en Th e lack of a national organization of a meeting house and lack of a impressed by the knowledge of delayed the inevitable division, by minister. Shortly aft er formation a church elders who spoke in terms leaving it to local congregations to member of the congregation, Har- of simple virtues as opposed to decide what course to take. vey Aden, off ered a building on Lot complex theology. Members earned However, by the last decade of 73 (now Th e Paris Post-Intelligencer’s the respect of fellow townspeople, the century there was a de facto di- parking lot) for services. and prejudices against the congre- vision between what would become In 1844, another member of- gation melted away. the Christian Church (primarily fered a lot across the street (East While the congregation had former Disciples) and those who Wood) for the construction of a earned respectability, grown sub- opposed the societies and use of meeting house, a modest log cabin. stantially, and become infl uential in instruments, who began to use the Th e congregation quickly outgrew community aff airs, problems were name Churches of Christ. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 37 Again, local histories do not ful- ist meeting house on Ruff Street, ly inform us of when the division now a parking lot in front of the occurred in the Paris congregation. Paris City Cemetery. Th e church An East Wood Church of Christ continued in this location until history places the division before 1955 when they moved to their the end of the century, stating that current location at 800 East Wood “a majority of the members…fa- Street. Th e First Christian Church vored the innovations” (missionary continued in the 1888 structure societies and instruments in wor- until a new structure was built on ship). Th e majority controlled the the present site in 1924. property and “those opposed were While it is an unfortunate fact of left without a meeting place.” Th e history that the division occurred, it Disciple history is even less helpful, is worth noting that both congrega- ignoring the division altogether. tions have served our community by providing religious and spiritual Moving past division instruction, as well as producing According to the East Wood men and women who considered congregational history, the church active civic participation to be a part in Paris was restored when several of their Christian witness. persons responded to the entreaties of a 1914 gospel meeting conducted by F.B. Srygley. Carl Holder is the Paris city manager. He In October 1924 the congrega- has a long-time interest in the religious tion purchased the former Method- movements in America.

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There’s no shortage of delicious dining in our area. Please peruse our restaurant guide and drop in for a meal.

Ace’s* Hoofman’s BBQ Paris Winery & Ruggero’s 1516 East Wood Street 215 N. Market Street Italian Bistro* 731-644-0558 731-336-0845 2982 Harvey Bowden Road Ann & Dave’s Hong Kong 731-644-9500 2613 East Wood Street 1021 Mineral Wells Avenue Paulette’s 731-641-1334 731-644-1810 200 South Market Street B&D’s* Huddle House 731-644-3777 125 Cypress Road, Buchanan 1502 East Wood Street Pi Pizza 731-232-8300 731-644-1515 105 S. Brewer Street Beck’s Oyster Bar* Hungry Wolf 731-407-4950 5960 Hwy. 79 North 10 Fairgrounds Road Pizza Hut* 731-407-4891 731-641-7500 915 Mineral Wells Avenue Carmack’s Fish Barn Kenny's Meat Market 731-642-1308 2165 Hwy. 140 N, Cottage Grove Highway 79 South Pizza Pro of Paris/ 731-782-3518 731-644-1123 Sub City Cookie’s Family Diner Lalo’s Mexican 14244 Hwy. 79 N., Buchanan 1880 Hwy. 69 South Restaurant* 731-642-2246 731-642-9236 1123 East Wood Street Prater’s Taters El Vallarta* 731-642-0894 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue Lepanto Steak House 731-642-7224 731-642-3626 1305 East Wood Street Southside Cafe El Vaquero* 731-641-1791 1875 Highway 69 S 600 Spruce Street Matt’s Pub* 731-407-4694 731-641-0404 11180 Hwy. 79 North Spanky's Country Kitchen Eagle’s Nest Marina* 731-642-6085 9505 Hwy 641N, Puryear 500 Eagle Nest Road, Buchanan Meo Mio’s Cajun 731-247-5527 731-642-6192 (seasonal) Restaurant* Take Me Back Cafe 4-Way Grill 130 Tate Dr., Buchanan 302 West Wood Street 6121 E. Antioch Road, Springville 731-407-4926 731-642-1952 731-641-0100 Oak Tree Grill Tom’s Pizza & Steak Fresh Market* 785 Buchanan Resort Road, House 2255 East Wood Street Springville 2501 East Wood Street 731-644-1900 731-642-2828 (seasonal) 731-642-8842 Golden Dragon The Olive Pit Trolinger’s BBQ 114 West Washington Street 905 Mineral Wells Avenue 2305 East Wood Street 731-644-3288 731-642-5030 731-642-8667 Great Wall Buffet Paris Landing State Park Inn * Beer and/or other alcohol available. 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue 731-642-7778 400 Lodge Road 731-642-4311 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Summer 2012 41 Along for the Ride Emerald City Bound

By Tim Check

short ride within an hour a small town with a big Irish past. and picnic tables to slow down, of Paris is the Betsy Ligon Once a railroad hub, it was named relax and have a picnic lunch. APark Walking and Bikeway. by Irish railroad workers who said Erin’s trail is pet-friendly so It is one of many jewels of Erin, it reminded them of their home- bring the extended family along. Tennessee. land. Its commercial history is evi- Th ere also are several restaurants Head to Erin on Highway 79 dent in the hand-cut lime kilns that on or near the square, old cemeter- to Dover and turn right on State were used in the late 1800s through ies to explore and clear, cool creeks Road 49, then left at Tennessee the 1940s. that are perfect for a dip on a hot Ridge down the hill into town. Th e Th e walk/bike trail starts at the summer aft ernoon. Ask a local to park is on Front Street and where it pavilion and is heavily used by steer you to a favorite swimming displays the town’s railroad history all age groups thanks to the fl at, hole aft er riding the trail. It’s the with a restored boxcar, caboose and smooth surfaces that are the old perfect ending to a perfect ride. Railroad Memorial Pavilion. Th e railroad bed. Th is trail, which is park was dedicated in 1995 through only two miles in length has a great the eff orts of former Mayor Betsy deal to off er the nature lover, pho- Tim Check, a nature-lover and bike enthu- Ligon. tographer or artist with trees, grassy siast divides his time between Buchanan, Erin is only fi ft y-two miles from areas, creeks and birding opportu- Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri. He Paris and is a beautiful drive. It is nities. Th ere are numerous benches enjoys taking readers “along for the ride.” 42 PARIS! for the Summer 2012 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Don’t Miss PARIS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Elizabeth Craig, D.C. ‡ $GYDQFHG3URÀFLHQF\$FWLYDWRU ACE ‡ 2Q6LWH;UD\ ACE ‡ 0DVVDJH7KHUDS\$YDLODEOH ‡ 0RVW,QVXUDQFH$FFHSWHG ‡ 7UDFWLRQ'HFRPSUHVVLRQ  7KHUDS\  QRQVXUJLFDO WUHDWPHQWRI KHUQLDWHGDQGGHJHQHUDWLYH  GLVFGLVHDVH ‡ &KLURSUDFWLF$FXSXQFWXUH

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7Sisterz Design Antique Shop ...... 20 McEvoy Funeral Home ...... 38 Adult & Community Education ...... 39 Medical Center Pharmacy ...... 6 Alexander, Th ompson & Arnold ...... 10 Mike’s Muffl ers ...... 39 Antiques on the Square ...... 9 Moody Realty* ...... 8 Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic ...... 27 Moon’s Jewelry ...... 36 Bone & Joint* ...... Back Cover Murray-McKenzie Jewelry ...... 10 Butler & Harber ...... 20 Oral & Maxillo Facial Surgery ...... 40 Caldwell Travel ...... 4 Over Th e Window ...... 6 Commercial Bank ...... 4 Paris Civic Center ...... 36 Eastwood Pharmacy ...... 43 Paris Family Chiropractic ...... 43 Edward Jones* ...... 16 Paris Insurance Agency ...... 38 Escape Day Spa ...... 10 Paris Karate ...... 36 Evans, Dr. Pamela ...... 32 PARIS! Magazine Distribution Locations . . . . . 18 FirstBank ...... 28 Paris on the Square ...... 36 First Baptist Church ...... 9 Paris Pediatrics ...... 9 Foundation Bank* ...... 1 Paris Post-Intelligencer, Th e ...... 40 Frame Makers ...... 9 Paris Veterinary Clinic ...... 4 Friends of Wildlife Refuge ...... 33 Paris Winery ...... 33 Grace Episcopal Church ...... 32 Parisian Th eater ...... 36 Harrison Eye Clinic ...... 39 Peppers Automotive Group ...... 20 Henry County Chiropractic* ...... 39 Perkins Drugs ...... 6 Henry County Fair Association ...... Inside Back Cover Revolving Door, Th e ...... 6 Henry County Medical Center* . . . Inside Front Cover Richardson’s Body Shop ...... 27 Henry County Monument Works ...... 9 Ridgeway Funeral Home ...... 10 Henry County Orthopaedic Surgery* ...... 16 Sally Lane’s Candies ...... 36 Herron & Wills Co...... 28 Security Bank ...... 27 Homestead, Th e ...... 10 State Farm ...... 32 Illusions ...... 4 Tennessee Valley Community Church ...... 6 Jack Jones Flowers & Gift s ...... 40 Toggery, Th e ...... 14 Joe Mahan Ford ...... 28 Trolinger’s ...... 33 KF99/KQ105 ...... 43 Twin Lakes Dental Associates ...... 38 Kimberlin, Dr. Danny ...... 36 West Tennessee Chiropractic ...... 4 Lakeway Animal Clinic ...... 33 Wildwood Garden Center ...... 9 Lakeway IGA ...... 10 Wimberley Agency ...... 36 Landmark Realty ...... 38 WKMS ...... 33 Maggies ...... 14 WLJT ...... 30 Magnolia Tea Room ...... 14 *Pick up your courtesy copy of PARIS! Magazine at these advertisers’ locations. PARIS! Magazine is also on sale at Jack Jones Flowers & Gift s, the Henry County Heritage Center gift shop, and Paris Winery.

44 PARIS! in the Summer 2012 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com COMMERCIAL BUILDING ENOCH BUILDING KITCHEN • MEETING ROOMS KITCHEN • LARGE MEETING ROOM OUTDOOR COOKING AREA • COVERED PARKING COVERED PARKING Perfect for banquets, dances, conventions, car shows, Perfect for civic clubs, smaller weddings concerts, trade shows, weddings, receptions , or reunions and receptions, parties, or banquets ENTIRE FAIRGROUNDS! For more information or OR RENT THE to make reservations, call 731-642-1833

FRIDAY AUGUST 3 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8 12:00 Noon BBQ Teams Onsight- Registration 8:00 A.M. Chamber of Commerce Coffee 6:00 P.M. Dairy Cattle Show 5:30 P.M. PAY ONE PRICE NIGHT $10 6:00 P.M. BBQ Chicken Judging and Public Tasting 6:00 P.M Carnival Opens - rides free with gate admission SATURDAY AUGUST 4 6:30 P.M. Kiddie Tractor Pull 10:00 A.M. Dairy Cattle Show 7:00 P.M. Farmer/Cowboy Olympics- Adult and Children 11:00 A.M. Judging of BBQ Cook-Off- THURSDAY AUGUST 9 12:00 P.M. Tractor Show - parade begins at 2 8:00 A.M. Junior Livestock Show Day 6:30 P.M. Miss Teen, Fairest of the Fair pageants 6:00 P.M. Carnival opens 7:00 P.M. Bull Riding - Parson and Milam 6:00 P.M. Woolies Revue SUNDAY AUGUST 5 7:00 P.M. Junior Livestock Sale 1:30 P.M. Baby Barnyard FRIDAY AUGUST 10 5:00 P.M. Horse and Mule Pull 2:00 P.M. Henry County Retiree Afternoon MONDAY AUGUST 6 5:00 P.M. Beef Cattle Show 5:30 P.M. PAY ONE PRICE NIGHT $10 5:30 P.M. PAY ONE PRICE NIGHT $10 6:00 P.M Carnival Opens - rides free with gate admission 6:00 P.M Carnival Opens - rides free with gate admission 6:30 P.M. Jr. Queen, Little Miss, Miss Pre-Teen pageants 8:00 P.M. Four on the Floor- in Concert 7:00 P.M. Farm Equipment Rodeo SATURDAY AUGUST 11 TUESDAY AUGUST 7 9:00 A.M. Henry County’s Got Talent-Pet Version 5:30 P.M. PAY ONE PRICE NIGHT $10 11:00 A.M. Beef Cattle Show 6:00 P.M Carnival Opens - rides free with gate admission 1:00 P.M. Country Ham Sale 6:00 P.M. Commercial Heifer Show 2:00 P.M. Jr. Bar-B-Que Cookoff and Friends on the Farm 7:00 P.M. Celebrity Night 4:00 P.M. Wildlife Calling Contest 5:30 P.M. PAY ONE PRICE NIGHT $10 6:00 P.M Carnival Opens - rides free with gate admission 7:00 P.M. Demolition Derby We Have Appointment Times Available in Paris and Union City.

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