PARIS!

IN AUTUMN 2023

On The Cover: Addy Kate Parker, a senior at HCHS, captured this beautiful autumn photo at Emerald Lake last fall while on a walk with her mom.

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Editor’s Notes

Autumn is on in Henry County!

In some places, things begin slowing down when school starts and folks begin storing their boats and laying by their gardens. But in Henry County we’re just getting started!

Our Calendar of Events page reveals a variety of happenings including the new “Food Trucks and Tunes” and “Scarecrow Classic 5K” sponsored by the Historic Atkins-Porter Association.

Stories in this issue highlight favorite activities such as the Downtown Paris Association’s “Blues, Brews and BBQ,” as well as events marking the conclusion of Henry County’s Bicentennial. Enjoy playing the odds? Check out the Paris Arts Academy’s fabulous raffle and the new Paris Station, slated to open soon. Finally, don’t miss the Two Travelers’ review from their latest jaunt, “A Change of Pace – Underground.”

Our Remember When column chronicles the county’s first resort. It touted “healing waters” but visitors had to be devoted, as the water smelled of rotten eggs. Find out more about this 19th century resort in “Sulphur Well – Henry County’s First Tourist Attraction.”

A more current attraction is the subject of School of Thought. The “Literacy Van – Bringing the World to Young Readers” explains how books are travelling to readers throughout Henry County. Another current attraction is a Las Vegas painter who’s enhancing the Paris art scene.

This issue also highlights a special event that honored a WWII soldier whose life was cut short and whose grave was officially marked for the first time this July, thanks to the Henry County Bicentennial Committee. “Unforgotten: A Soldier’s Life Remembered” helps readers understand how a black Camp Tyson soldier was recently honored, seven decades after his murder.

Finally, gardener and humorist, John Watkins leaves us with a hilarious, yet enlightening look at late summer temps in his article, “Bring on the Heat.”

Thank you for reading PARIS! and enjoy autumn in colorful Henry County.

Smantha

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REMEMBER WHEN: d Sulphur Well - Henry County’s First Tourist Attraction

By Shannon McFarlin

It’s hard to believe now that there once was a resort right here in Henry County that attracted hundreds from all over the area each summer to be rejuvenated by its healing waters.
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REMINISCENCE: Sanders Senior Citizens Center - Great Spot for Old and New Friends

By Shannon McFarlin

We may never know what actually happened in the darkness of the evening on July 29,1943, but we do know the tragic result. A black Camp Tyson soldier was shot and killed by white MPs in a tourist camp, just a few yards away
from Camp Tyson in Routon. Read More >>

THE PAST 200 YEARS: Paris-Henry County Concludes BICENTENNIAL With Court Square Events

By Shannon McFarlin

September 30 will be an especially big day in Henry County, with the Paris/Henry County Bicentennial finale,
the latest Paris City Cemetery tour, and the annual Arts ‘Round The Square scheduled for the same day. Read More >>

FEATURE: Paris Station - What Was Old is New Again

By Chelsea Bolen

This building is so big, to remodel it you have to eat it like an elephant – in bites.” So says the co-owner of Paris Station, AnneMarie Tanner, and she’s not wrong. Development of the new business has been ongoing since the
purchase of the building in 2021. Read More >>

AROUND OUR TOWN: It's Time for Blues, Brews, and BBQ

By Kathy Ray

Where can you find great music, delicious smoked pork and your favorite brew under a beautiful night sky filled with stars, twinkle lights, and street lights surrounded by historic buildings? Well, that occurs at least once a year right here in downtown Paris, Tennessee. Read More >>

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Paris Academy for the Arts' Fundraiser

Are you busy this Fall? So much is going on this time of the year. Wouldn’t it be nice to get away for a couple
of days? Well, look no further. The board of directors at Paris Academy for the Arts (PAA) is announcing its annual
fundraiser for the Academy. Are you feeling lucky? The board has planned a weekend getaway package for one lucky winner and a guest. Read More >>

SPOTLIGHT: Erik Stonebraker - Proclaiming the Love of Large

By Chelsea Bole

Inside a white “art shed” in the Atkins-Porter Neighborhood is a workspace devoted to creativity. Paintings of bright pink flowers, serene blue and green ponds, and dark pianos against watercolor-like backgrounds compete to draw the eye. The artist of these creations, Erik Stonebraker, has been a Paris resident for only two years and loves the town. Read More >>

SCHOOL OF THOUGHT: Literacy Van - Bringing the World to Young Readers

By Ashley James

Here is what we know. Reading is the key to learning all things, and it is critical for developing empathy
and compassion. Research tells us that book ownership is one of the most influential factors when it comes to school success, graduation and even postsecondary success, and children read more and express more
enthusiasm for reading when they own books. Read More >>

FACES & PLACES: People & Events About Town

Don’t miss this fun section chock full of the latest fun, education, music and every good thing in Paris and Henry County. I one of many scenes in this edition, Dr. Carter Arnold checks out Kyson’s stuffed bear at the AP Botanical Garden’s Story Hour. Dr. Arnold is a new associate at Mineral Wells Animal Clinic.Read More >>

A COUPLE OF TRAVELERS: A Change of Pace… UNDERGROUND

By John Nichols & Susan Jones

Last month, John and I took a break…not from traveling, but from traditional travel. John headed to Appalachia to work on one of his favorite endeavors, the Christian Appalachian Project. Meanwhile, I headed to Pelham, Tennessee for a far less-noble cause, but a fun one! Read More >>

IN THE GARDEN: Bring on the HEAT!

By John Watkins

As I’m sitting down to write this article, we are right in the middle of some pretty warm temperatures. We’ve
already had several days above 100 degrees, and last week, we hit a miserable 123 degree heat index. As we’re fond of saying here in the south, it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity that’ll getcha! Read More >>

FEATURE: Li'l Rufous, So Far From Home

By Mary Lodge

I first thought my eyes were playing tricks on me that sweltering late August evening in 2021. While sitting on my front porch enjoying the aerial acrobatics of the abundant hummingbirds that had invaded our feeders, an unusual flash of color caught my eyes. Since hummingbirds move so fast — on average 30 miles per hour — an odd color can almost be lost in the whirl. Read More >>

JUST FOR FUN: Autumn Crossword Fun

Test your word skills and cool off with a popsicle and crossword puzzle in the autumn issue of PARIS!
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FEATURE: Empty Bowls Project - When Did I See You Hungry?

By Rev. Joy Weathersbee

Local residents literally put the call by Jesus to feed the hungry into action through the ministry of The Little Pantries of Henry Country. Several pantries have been placed across Henry County after the first one was built by
Liam McDevitt in the Atkins Porter Neighborhood for his Eagle Scout Project in August of 2020. Read More >>

PARIS CUISINE: Falling for Pancakes

There’s nothing quite as enticing as a hot stack of buttery pancakes to lure a person out of blurry-eyed slumber and to the breakfast table. With National Pancake Day approaching quickly on September 26, we thought it only appropriate to share this trio of fall favorites. Whether you prefer your pancakes whisper-thin or tall and pillowy, you’ll find a recipe here to love. So, fire up your griddle and get the maple syrup ready.
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FEATURE: Wishbook Classics - 50s Toys and Their Popularity

By Addy Kate Parker

Travel back in time and take a look at some classic toys of the 1950s. From toy trains to Lincoln Logs, these toys were revolutionary. The 50s changed the entire future of toys and their manufacturing. Read More >>