Editor’s Notes
A Wintry Read
Winter can seem dreary, but we’ve had a nice smattering of sunny days. This issue of PARIS! gives readers even more reason to perk up with interesting reads about the people and places Henry Countians love.
A great example is our Spotlight on Charlie Atkinson. Karen Geary describes this remarkable lady who’s been loving her post office job, her fellow employees, and customers for a half century.
Ever wonder how local leadership continues to work its way through COVID? Travis McLeese, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, offers a birds-eye view of the process, plus some sage advice.
COVID may be the subject matter for more than one entry in the Arts Council’s upcoming writing contest. Everyone has a story. Here’s your chance to tell yours!
Bill Neese has reams of stories, and fortunately, PARIS! readers get to experience many of them through Bill’s eyes. Don’t miss his new one, “Duke and the Skunk Dog.”
If you’ve ever thought of creating a bucket list, Barry Hart offers a great read that explains the beauty of the bucket list and why we all should have one.
If “hosting a winter hummingbird” is on your bucket list, you’ll enjoy this Q and A with master bird bander Cyndi Routledge. Spoiler alert, it could happen in your yard! Speaking of nature, Garden Guru John Watkins has learned to appreciate the elegance of winter’s berries, bark and blooms and shares how to create a lawn of winter wonder.
And Cat McGavin tells us how she fell for this community from 2,000 miles away in “Falling in Love with Home,” available on Paris Podcast.
There’s plenty more fun with Reminiscence, Paris Cuisine, A Couple of Travelers, the Dining Guide and Faces & Places.
Here’s to a happy, healthy 2021 and a great read!
In This Issue

BACK IN THE DAY: Duke and the Skunk Dog
By Bill Neese
Hunting has always been popular in Henry County. Over the years, the prey has changed. Read More >>

AROUND OUR TOWN: Covid Positive
By Travis McLeese
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FEATURE: What's On Your Bucket List?
By Barry Hart
A “bucket list” is defined as “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.”
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT: PHC Arts Council Sponsors Writing Contest
By Karen Geary
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A COUPLE OF TRAVELERS: Your Winter Destination is Just Across the River
By Susan Jones and John Nichols
You don’t have to go far for an entertaining, winter jaunt; there’s plenty to see just across the Tennessee River in Stewart County. The two of us often marvel at how much Stewart County has to offer, especially in winter. Read More >>

FEATURE: Playing Host to Winter Hummingbirds
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IN THE GARDEN: The Winter Gardener
By John Watkins
Ah, Winter. When gardeners get to catch their breath and anxiously await those first warm days of Spring. I have to admit that I used to think that winter was the ugliest season for the garden.
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SPOTLIGHT: Charlie Atkinson, Loving Her Job for 50 Years
One thing is for certain, floors don’t clean themselves. Neither do countertops, glass doors, or brass fixtures. If you frequent the Paris Post Office and noticed the number of people who are in and out of the building, the thought of keeping the facility clean all day would seem like a daunting task. But Charlie Atkinson kept the post office floors shining and the lobby tidy for 50 years. Read More >>

OUR NEIGHBORS: Falling in Love with HOME
By Susan Jones
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FACES AND PLACES: People & Events About Town
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PARIS CUISINE: Hearty Soups to Love
Taking stock of what makes soup so soothing and satisfying is simple. A warm bowl of soup is a classic comfort food, especially when the weather turns chilly or you have a cold. There’s a strong association between soup and comfort and often a reminder of loving care.
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REMINISCENCE: National Register Sites in Henry County
By Shannon McFarlin
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- Alexander, Thompson & Arnold
- All Temp Heating & Cooling
- Attitudes Hair & Nail Salon
- Paris Board of Public Utilities
- Coast To Coast Tinting
- Edward Jones
- First Baptist Church
- Forever Communications
- Foundation Bank
- Grace Episcopal Church
- Helping Hand
- Henry County Medical Center
- Henry County Monument Works
- Joe Mahan Ford
- Lakeway Animal Clinic
- Lakeway IGA
- Landmark Realty
- LPL Financial
Lura Lee’s Gift Shoppe- McEvoy Funeral Home
- Mineral Wells Animal Clinic
- Moody Realty
- Moon’s Jewelry
- Neese Law Firm
- Paris Civic Center
- PARIS! Distribution
- Paris First United Methodist Church
- Paris Insurance Agency
- Paris Pharmacy
- Parisian Theatre
- Peppers Automotive
- Perry’s BBQ & Catering
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- Serra of Jackson
- Servall Restoration
- State Farm
- Tennessee Valley Community Church
- The Toggery at Bo & Co Boutique
- Trolinger’s
- TruGreen
- Twin Lakes Dental Associates
- Wells Fargo Advisors
- West Tennessee Bone & Joint
- Wimberley Agency
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