ONGOING EVENTS

• VISIT WITH SANTA – Stop by and let Santa entertain your wee little guests at his gingerbread house in downtown Paris on the square November 29-December 17 on Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Sundays from 2-4 pm.
• PLAY INSIDE- The PARIS CIVIC CENTER has an indoor pool, track, weights, and fitness machines. Pay by the visit or become a member. Located on Volunteer Drive. Call 731-644-2517 for more information.
• QUOTA CLUB ANNUAL PECAN SALE – Beginning in November, these delicious pecans are up for grabs! They also offer specialty pecans such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cinnamon and glazed. Stop by Commercial Bank, First Bank, Security Bank or Paris Family Chiropractic to purchase them. For more information, call Dr. Elizabeth Craig at 731-642-3761.
• POPCORN ANYONE? – It’s holiday movie time! Enjoy a night out at the Parisian Theatre with nightly shows on six screens and matinees on Saturday and Sunday. For more information and movie schedules, call 731-642-7171.

NOVEMBER

• NOVEMBER 1, 2 and 3 – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in festive downtown Paris! Candlelight Open Houses are Friday and Saturday, 10 am-8 pm, and Sunday from 1-4 pm. Call 731-642-3431 for more information.
• NOVEMBER 7– Carl Perkins Center Pancake Day, a delicious yearly tradition, will be at First Baptist Church, 7am-6 pm with all-you-can-eat yummy pancakes and sausage. Tickets: $12 at the door. Call 731-642-8455 or more information.
• NOVEMBER 7 – Lifeline Blood Mobile is open from 12-6 pm at First United Methodist Church. Call Dan Rogers at 731-427-4431 for more information.
• NOVEMBER 9 & 10 – Get a jump on holiday gifts! Stop by the Christmas In Paris Shopping Extravaganza that’s grown so much that it will be at both the Paris Convention Center and the Henry County Fairgrounds. Saturday 9am-5 pm; Sunday 12-4 pm. Free admission! Email christmasinparistn@yahoo.com or find them on Facebook for more information.
• NOVEMBER 11- Veterans Day. Thank a Veteran and remember those who fought for our freedom. Be sure to watch for local celebrations around town.
• NOVEMBER 13 & 14- Henry County FCE Club presents Homemaker’s Holiday in the Enoch Building at the fairgrounds from 3-6 pm on the 15th and 10 am-1 pm the 16th. On Thursday be sure to come hungry, they’re serving soup and sandwiches from 11-1 pm. Lots of goodies to buy! For more information contact, Michele Atkins at 731-642-2941.
• NOVEMBER 16 – Head out to KPAC for an evening with The Heartbeats, a Motown, R&B musical extravaganza. Tickets are $27 general admission; $33 for reserved. For more information, call 731-644-2517.
• NOVEMBER 17 – Operation Christmas Child Packing Party at First Baptist Church starting at 1:30 pm. Kick off the holiday season by giving back. For more information, call 731-642-5074.
• NOVEMBER 27-29 – It’s Thanksgiving break for city and county schools.
• NOVEMBER 28 – Thanksgiving Day. Spend time with loved ones as you celebrate all that we have to be thankful for.
• NOVEMBER 29 – Head to downtown beautiful Paris for the North Pole Family Fun Day from 10 am-2 pm. Enjoy Santa, Rudolph and the Elves rolling in on a fire truck, craft booths and more. For more information, call 731-642-3431.
• NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 15 Festival of Trees will be on the square in Downtown Paris! Located at The Old 5 & 10 Event Center, 110 W. Washington Street. Hours: Monday-Friday 12 noon-3 pm; Saturday 10 am-2 pm; Sunday 1-4 pm. Call 731-642-3431 for more information.

DECEMBER

• DECEMBER 1 – Join Paris First United Methodist Church for the first Sunday of Advent at 8:30 am and 11 am. For more information, call 642-4764.
• DECEMBER 4 – Take part in the Candlelight Advent Walk to downtown Paris churches starting at 6 pm. For information, call 731-642-5074 or 731-642-4764.
• DECEMBER 5 – Take time out of your busy schedule to give back. Visit the Lifeline Blood Mobile at First United Methodist Church, 12 pm-6 pm. For more information contact Dan Rogers at 731-427-4431.
• DECEMBER 6-8 – Remember the reason for the season with the New Harmony Baptist Church’s Live Nativity from 6-8 pm nightly. This beautiful drive-through event is a community treasure. For more information, call 731-593-5276.
• DECEMBER 7- Inman Middle School PAC is hosting the 9th Annual Mistletoe Market in the Inman gym with over 25 booths with local small businesses and crafters from 10 am- 4 pm. This would be a great place to do some early Christmas shopping and find those one-of-a-kind gifts. For information, call 731-642-8131.
• DECEMBER 7- Support the youth of Henry County as the KPAC Young Artists HarmoniX acapella group and the Vocal Express, present their Christmas Concert at the KPAC at 7 pm. To learn information, call 731-644-2517.
• DECEMBER 8 – At KPAC, the Paris -Henry County Community Concert Band will play at 3 pm featuring Christmas music and a guest artist, Dr. Christa Frye. Tickets are $5 in advance and can be purchased from a band member or at Jack’s Java & Wood Street Warehouse. At the door cost is $8. For more information, contact 731-644-2517.
• DECEMBER 9 – For fun galore, check out the Holly Jolly Electric Parade at 5 pm. Awards include Clark Griswold, Golf Cart, Cutest Critter, and Best Decorated. For details and entry information, call 731-642-3431 or email downtownparistn@gmail.com.
• DECEMBER 14 – Get in the holiday spirit by listening to the elite group of singers from HCHS in Christmas with the Madrigals. Starts at 7 pm at the KPAC. Call 731-644-2517 for information.
• DECEMBER 18 – First Baptist Church’s Candlelight Communion Service in the sanctuary at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 731-642-5074.
• DECEMBER 18- KPAC’s talented singing group, the Harmonix, followed by the HCHS Madrigals will perform at Paris First United Methodist Church at 6 pm. For information, call 731-642-4764.
• DECEMBER 20–January 7 – Joyeux Noel! Winter Break for all schools!
• DECEMBER 20-21 – The KPAC Players will be presenting “It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play” on Friday the 20th at 7 pm and on Saturday the 21st at 3 pm. For tickets and more information, call 731-644-2517.
• DECEMBER 24 – Christmas Eve Services are held at many area churches. Programs include carols, special music, Christmas messages and communion. Call churches for information. December 25 – Wishing you a blessed Christmas!

JANUARY

• JANUARY 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR! Time to make those resolutions for 2025.

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