Sharon Seaton of Seaton's Fishtale Lodge at Paris Landing

Sharon Seaton of Seaton's Fishtale Lodge at Paris Landing explains when it's OK to tell customers to stay home, what it's like working with four generations of her family, how to be great at customer service, the Tennessee River Resort Act, the future of Paris Landing and her favorite place to vacation.

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Resources:

• Fishtale Lodge,
• Tennessee Golf Trail-Paris Landing,
• Paris Landing Outdoor Guide,
• The Tennessean Golf Club,
• Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce,
• Visit Paris Landing,
• Downtown Paris Association

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Ida Thornton discusses education in the segregated South

Ida Thornton discusses her education (teachers, schools, activities, lunch, recess, and more) during the 40's and 50's in the segregated South in Henry County. Part 1 of a 2 part series.

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Related Resources:

• Robert E. Lee Academy for the Arts
• Tennessee River Fine Arts League
• The Center for Historic Preservation
• National Trust for Historic Preservation

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Restoration of Robert E. Lee School and the creation of Lee Academy for the Arts

A young Academy student raises the flag at Robert E. Lee School on a beautiful spring day. Photo by Ray Harding taken April 8, 2009, for Snap It!, MyParisMagazine's photo competition.

In this two-part interview, Robert E. Lee School Association President Ray Harding and Vice-President Suzanne Looney Richter discuss the transformation of this abandoned school into a showplace filled with the visual and performing arts. From the pottery studio to the Loft Artists, from to the wee ones at the dance studio to the yoga classes, this historic building with a proud past has made a remarkable comeback to serve Henry Countians, yet again.

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Related Resources:

• Robert E. Lee Academy for the Arts
• Tennessee River Fine Arts League
• The Center for Historic Preservation
• National Trust for Historic Preservation

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Eleven-year-old singer Caylee Hall

Fifth grader Caylee Hall is an impressive young singer who participates in area talent competitions. Caylee discusses how she began singing, her future plans, her role models and how her dedicated family members play into her desire to perform. She even sings a bit for us.

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Related Resources:

• The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center
• Fun on the Farm Jamboree from The Farm Radio
• 10-year-old Caylee Hall on YouTube
• Caylee Hall Sings the National Anthem

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Athena Delphian Club Bucket Bash and General History of the club's 45-plus years

Athena Delphian Club members Peggy Williams and Carol Ridgeway discuss the upcoming Bucket Bash fundraiser plus club history, including the purchase of the Krider's Steinway grand piano, scholarships and fundraisers.

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Related Resources:

• Paris Winery
• The Krider Performing Arts Center

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Paris Winery

Lisa Ciarrocchi, owner of Paris Winery with her husband, Roger, discusses how the couple came to Henry County, their winery and bistro and the many activities held there throughout the season, including: Concerts In The Woods, Murder Mystery Dinners, Girlfriends' Day, Bucket Bash, Catfish Concert and private events.

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Related Resources:

• Paris Winery

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Camp Tyson's effect on Paris during WWII, plus the day the war was over.

Jo and Virgil Wall, both teenagers during WWII, remember how Camp Tyson affected housing, commerce, schools, churches, social life and even transportation in Paris and Henry County. Plus, they describe the celebration in downtown Paris the day the war was over.

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Related Resources:

• Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture - Camp Tyson,
• Camp Tyson Brought James Wilson to Paris,
• Eddie Moody Recalls Camp Tyson

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