ONGOING EVENTS

• GO TEAMS! – Support the PSSD’s and Henry County School System’s talented sports teams. Call individual schools for up-to-date sports schedules. Don’t forget Saturday mornings are “kicking” with sports, too! Paris Soccer at McNeil Park, 731-333-9464.
• COME PLAY INSIDE – The Paris Civic Center has an indoor pool, track, weight and fitness machines. Pay by the visit or become a member. Located on Volunteer Drive. For more information, call 731-644-2517.
• POPCORN ANYONE? – Enjoy the newest movie release at the Parisian Theatre with nightly shows on six screens; matinees also on Saturday and Sunday. For more information and movie schedules, call 731-642-7171.
• OR MAYBE FRESH VEGGIES? Make your way to the Henry County Fairgrounds to the Farmers Market and Vendor Fair every Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3-6 pm through October for some local goodies. For more information, call 731-642-1833.

AUGUST

• AUGUST 15 – Head over to HCHS for the Meet The Patriots Tailgate kickoff event for the Big Red Football team! Enjoy free food, grab your free game poster and meet the players themselves. Starts at 5 pm. For more information, call 731-642-9733.
• AUGUST 17 – It’s National Honeybee Day! Join Park Ranger Christa Davidson at the Nature Center, located at 150 Bridgeview Road, Buchanan, and learn all about the roles of local honeybees. Take home a fine honey sample from the parks’ own bees. It’s free from 10 am- 4 pm. For more information, call 731-641-4465.
• AUGUST 23 – Show your BIG RED PRIDE at the first home football game of the season at Henry County High School. HCHS vs. Brighton at 7 pm. For more information, call 731-642-9733.
• AUGUST 23 – Paris Academy for the Arts will host a Candle Making Experience from 7-8:30 pm. Bring a friend and join in for a fun, hands-on candle making class. For more information, call 731-642-3411.
• AUGUST 24 – Paris Academy for the Arts Open House from 1-4 pm. Meet the instructors, find a new class or learn a new hobby. Refreshments provided and free kids activities. For more information, call 731-642-3411.
• AUGUST 24 – Non-Stop Wrestling Alliance comes to the Fairground’s Commercial Building. Doors open at 6 pm, bell time 7 pm. Admission $7 for this family friendly show.

SEPTEMBER

• SEPTEMBER 2 – LABOR DAY! Hats off to our country’s workforce. No school for Henry County School System or PSSD.
• SEPTEMBER 5 – Give Blood and Save a Life! Lifeline Blood Mobile will visit First United Methodist Church from noon until 6 pm. For
  more information, call 731-642-4764.
• SEPTEMBER 7&8 – Looking for fun this weekend? Head to the lake for the 24th Annual Paris Lakeway Kiwanis Club Arts and Crafts
  Festival from 10 am-5 pm each day.
• SEPTEMBER 8 – Grandparent’s Day! Hug your Nanny or Papaw!
• SEPTEMBER 14 – Hear your favorite hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s at the Ultimate Oldies Rock & Roll Show at KPAC. Starts at 7
  pm; tickets are $27 & $33. For more information, call 731-644-2517.
• SEPTEMBER 21 – Join your friends at KPAC for “A Night of Praise” community choir performance at 7 pm. Area singers and a live band
  will deliver popular gospel and worship selections. Call 731-644-2517 for more information.
• SEPTEMBER 24 – Non-Stop Wrestling Alliance comes to the Fairground’s Enoch Building. Doors open at 6 pm, bell time 7 pm. Admission: $7.
• SEPTEMBER 28 – Arts ‘Round the Square is on the Courthouse square from 9 am- 4 pm. This event will fill the lawn with artists creating
  and selling their pottery, woodcarvings, jewelry, mixed media, fiber art, photographs, sculptures and canvas art. For more information, log on to www.VisitDowntownParis.com.
• SEPTEMBER 28 – Hope Center Ministries host the Gala 2024 at 5pm, Henry County Fairgrounds. Join them for a night of delicious
  food, fellowship and fundraising. All proceeds benefit the Hope Center Ministries, a Christ-centered recovery program. For more information, call 731-924-3784.

OCTOBER

• OCTOBER 3 – Save a life, give blood. Lifeline Blood Mobile is open from 12-6 pm at First United Methodist Church. Call 731-642-4764 for more information.
• OCTOBER 4 – It’s Noon on the Square sponsored by Commercial Bank. 11:30 am-1 pm. Concessions available. Bring a lawn chair and a
  friend to beautiful Downtown Paris. For information, call 731-642-3341.
• OCTOBER 5 – Oktoberfest is being held at the Henry County Fairgrounds from 11am- 6pm! Don’t miss the booths, games, face painting,
  funnel cakes, silent auction, petting zoo, bake sale, home-style German meal, authentic Mexican meals and much more. Brought to you by Holy Cross Catholic Church. For more information, call 731-642-4681.
• OCTOBER 5 – Non-Stop Wrestling Alliance comes to the Fairground’s Enoch Building. Doors open at 6 pm, bell time 7 pm. Admission: $7 for this family-friendly show.
• OCTOBER 10 – The Fall Projects is a collection of short theatrical performances by KPAC Young Artists starting at 6 pm at the Krider
  Center. Admission is $5. Call 731-644-2517 for more information.
• OCTOBER 11 – Enjoy a little music at Noon on the Square sponsored by Commercial Bank. 11:30 am-1 pm. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this autumn tradition. Call 731-642-3341 for information.
• OCTOBER 11&12 – Looking for something to do? Head over to the 34th Annual Hazel Day Celebration. Starts at noon on the 11th
  with live music, vendors, a parade, petting zoo, photo contest and sales galore at the local shops. Go to www.hazelcelebration.wixsite.com/hazel for more information.
• OCTOBER 12 – The 6th Annual Kooky Spooky Extravaganza is at the KOA Campgrounds. Partake in the many vendors, dance and play
  games, ride the train and hayride, indulge in the chili cookoff, and of course, trick or treat around the park! For more information, call
  731-642-6895.
• OCTOBER 14-18 – Take a break! It’s Fall Break for kids in the Henry County School System and the PSSD. For more information, call
  731-642-9733 or 731-642-9322, respectively.
• OCTOBER 18 – Noon on the Square sponsored by Commercial Bank. 11:30 am-1 pm. Bring a lawn chair and a camera. For more information, call 731-642-3341.
• OCTOBER 25 – Come on out one last time for Noon on the Square from 11:30 am -1 pm on the courthouse lawn. Sponsored by Commercial Bank. Concessions available. Call 731-642-3341.
• OCTOBER 26 – Spooktacular at Eiffel Tower Park from 1-4. There’ll be a costume contest, candy, characters to meet, games, and more.
• OCTOBER 31 – Watch out for those wee little ghosts and goblins on your way home from work…it’s  HALLOWEEN!

DINING

There’s no shortage of delicious local dining in our area Please peruse our restaurant guide and drop in for a meal. *Beer and/or other alcohol available.

• ACE’S RESTAURANT * 1516 E. Wood Street, 731-644-0558
• BLUES LANDING RESTAURANT* 130 Tate Drive, Buchanan, 731-407-4926
• CARMELITA’S COMIDA MEXICANA * 15575 Hwy. 79N, Buchanan, 731-407-9173
• DAIRY DELIGHT 1324 E. Wood Street, 731-642-1795
• DEW DROP IN GROCERY * 125 Cypress Road, Buchanan, 731-232-8300
• EL VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT * 1113 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-642-3626
• EL VAQUERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT * 600 Spruce Street, 731-641-0404
• EAGLE’S NEST MARINA * (Seasonal) 500 Eagle Nest Road, Buchanan, 731-642-6192
• ESHA COUNTRY KITCHEN 14300 Hwy 79N, Buchanan, 731-642-4111
• FOURMANS 3615 Hwy. 79 N, 731-407-7191
• 4-WAY GRILL 6121 E. Antioch Road, Springville, 731-641-0100
• GOLDEN DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT 114 W. Washington Street, 731-644-3288
• HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT * 1021 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-644-1810
• JACK’S JAVA URBAN CAFE 210 N. Poplar Street, 731-407-4410
• KENNY’S MEAT MARKET Highway 79 South, 731-644-1123
• LL’S BAR & GRILL* 334 E. Washington Street, 731-644-1888
• LAIRD’S BBQ 77 W. Main Street, Puryear, 731-247-3060
• MEO MIO’S SPORTSMAN GRILL * 14275 Hwy. 79N, Buchanan, 731-924-5060
• MISO JAPANESE RESTAURANT* 915 Mineral Wells Ave. 731-704-6030 / 731-407-6029
• MOUSTOS PASTA-GRILL* 1305 E. Wood Street, 731-407-9155
• OLD WEST STEAKHOUSE 1122 E. Wood Street, 731-924-5180
• OISHII JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE * 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-642-7778
• THE OLIVE PIT * 905 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-642-5030
• PERRY’S BBQ AND CATERING 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-407-9040
• PRATER’S TATERS 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-642-7224
• SOUTHSIDE CAFE 1875 Highway 69 S, 731-407-4694
• SPANKY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN 9505 Hwy 641N, Puryear, 731-247-5527
• SWEET JORDAN’S 849 Volunteer Drive, Suite 123, 731-642-0161
• TAKE ME BACK CAFE 302 W. Wood Street, 731-642-1952
• THE BREAKERS MARINA & GRILL * (Seasonal) 526 Shamrock Road, Buchanan, 731-232-8299
• THE FAMILY TABLE 9 Dogwood Street, Henry, 731-243-5117
• THE FRESH MARKET RESTAURANT * 2255 E. Wood Street, 731-644-1900
• THE LODGE AT PARIS LANDING * 400 Lodge Rd, Buchanan, 731-924-4300
• THE POINT BBQ 510 Pleasant Grove Road, Springville, 731-225-4488
• THE LODGE AT PARIS LANDING * 400 Lodge Rd, Buchanan, (731) 924-4300
• THE SPOT BAR & GRILL 11180 Hwy. 79N, Springville, 731-227-2134
• TICKLED TUMMY 206B Tyson Avenue, 731-407-901
• T-N-T PIZZA 14244 Hwy. 79 N., Buchanan, 731-642-2246
• TOM’S PIZZA & STEAK HOUSE * 2501 E. Wood Street, 731-642-8842
• TROLINGER’S BBQ 2305 E. Wood Street, 731-642-8667
• UNCLE BILLY’S DOWNTOWN EATERY 200 S Market Street, 731-407-9277
• WESTSIDE MARKET & RESTAURANT 45 Hwy 69, 731-642-7796
• WOODY’S HAND-TOSSED PIZZA * 849 Volunteer Drive, Suite 10, 731-641-2222
• YODER’S COUNTRY STORE 75 Anderson Rd, (731) 644-7535