Eye-Full of Paris is Interactive Weekend

(June 24, 2009)  It’s art, it’s theater, it’s music, it’s the annual Eye-Full of Paris weekend in historic Downtown Paris. Celebrating visual and performing arts, the event takes place the last full weekend each September and is sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association (DPA).  Full Story...

“Eye-Full of Paris Weekend” Seeks Artists

(June 24, 2009)  Arts 'Round the Square (ARTS), the centerpiece of Eye-Full of Paris Weekend, has issued a call for artists to show, sell and demonstrate their wares during the September 26, 2009 event. Held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on the lawn of Henry County’s historic courthouse, ARTS is co-sponsored by the Paris-Henry County Arts Council and the Downtown Paris Association.  Full Story...

Reception Honoring Director of the W.G. Rhea Library, Connie McSwain

(May 22, 2009)  Several Downtown Paris Association members were on hand at a recent reception honoring Director of the W.G. Rhea Library, Connie McSwain. The DPA presented Connie with a plaque featuring a poem written for Connie entitled "God Broke the Mold." Pictured are Rev. Megan Houston (First Christian Church), Norma Steel (Heritage Center), Connie McSwain (Library), DPA President Mike Key (Leach's Music), DPA Secretary Vicky Muzzall (Vicky Muzzall's Tax Service), Susan Jones (PARIS! and www.MyParisMagazine.com), Gaines Hedges (WTPR-KF-KQ 105, WENK), Johnny Wambles (The Peddler and Golden Years).

Cherry Jones Presents her Presidential Stimulus Package

(April 29, 2009)  Cherry Jones (AKA President Allison Taylor on "24") presents her Presidential Stimulus Package to DPA President Mike Key in the amount of $4,225 with more to come after eBay items are sold. (Photo by Shannon McFarlin)

"President Taylor" Hands Out "Stimulus Checks"

(April 29, 2009)  Paris Actress Cherry Jones--also known as President Allison Taylor on the hit television series '24'--handed out her own version of stimulus checks Monday to six local non-profit organizations.   Full Story...

“24” Fundraiser Tickets Growing Scarce

(April 16, 2009)  The promise of a photo op or an evening with President Allison Taylor (a.k.a. Cherry Jones) from the hit TV drama “24” has locals and tourists alike scooping up tickets for four, back-to-back fundraising events in which Jones is starring this Saturday, April 18.   Full Story...

Months of Training Pay Off at the Catfish Races

(April 6, 2009)  The Catfish Race at the World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris, Tennessee is an event that must be seen to be believed.  Full Story...

2009 Honorary Membership Drive

(April 1, 2009)  April 1 marks the beginning of DPA's Honorary Membership Drive, where we give willing individuals or businesses that have an interest and love for Downtown Paris but don't meet the requirements to be a formal member, a chance to be a part of and contribute to the Downtown Paris Association. Click here for your invitation and information on what your contributions are helping the DPA accomplish! We appreciate all of your support!

“24” Memorabilia Auction is Explosive

(March 20, 2009)  Need a little of Jack Bauer’s explosive karma? Fans of “24” can own one of his spent shells or a Jack Bauer action figure still in the box, signed by Keifer Sutherland. Need more fire power? How about a shattered door facing from Episode 13 from Jack Bauer’s and Bill Buchanan’s efforts to rescue the president? This memorabilia and more is available during the upcoming “24” Silent Auction at the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center and eBay.  Full Story...

Our 2009 Calendar of Events has been updated!

Snap Portrait with “24” President During Fundraiser

(March 4, 2009)  During her back-to-back fundraisers on April 18, 2009, Paris, TN native and two-time, Tony Award winning actress Cherry Jones will take photos with fans. Jones portrays U.S. President Allison Taylor on the hit TV drama “24.”  Full Story...

Bringing The Arts To Storefronts

(February 23, 2009)  Art can be found just about everywhere in Paris. A new venue are the empty storefronts at the former Office Concepts building, where the Tennessee River Fine Arts League (TRFAL) has set up a display of members' paintings. A second storefront at the site will hold a display for the Children's Theater.  Full Story...

U.S. President from “24” Hosts Fundraiser in Paris, Tennessee

(October 30, 2008)  What U.S. president drives a hybrid, lives in a 600 square foot home and is holding a town hall meeting and fundraiser in Paris, TN? The answer is President Allison Taylor (a.k.a. Cherry Jones) from the hit TV drama “24”. Event tickets go on sale Saturday, November 1.

Jones, a Henry County native will visit Paris on Saturday, April 18, 2009 for four back-to-back fundraising events, all keyed around “24” which airs on the FOX network in January. “This will be a full day of activities for fans of ‘24’ or for those who are curious about working in television,” said Jones.  Full Story...

Ridgeway Flips His Lid--For Helping Hand

(January 16, 2009)  Paris, Tenn.-How much would you pay to own Leon Ridgeway's hairpiece?   For Dr. Jeff Fletcher, the price was $90.   Before you scoff, realize this: the purchase was for charity. And now, Dr. Fletcher owns a piece of Paris history.  Full Story...