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🌱 What could change for Paris taxes, zoning, and data centers Thursday?

Paris, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Paris! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could change for Paris taxes, zoning, and data centers Thursday?
  • Where and when you can give blood in Paris this week
  • Why a top Henry County football star is leaving Paris

Also on today's calendar: Ben Chapman and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City Commission To Meet Thursday; Several Items Of Interest On Agenda (radionwtn.com) — Paris residents will see key decisions Thursday as the City Commission considers the 2026 property tax rate, next year’s budget, and a temporary moratorium on new computer data centers in city limits. The agenda also covers brush pickup policy changes, rezoning on Highways 77 and 218, and a grant-funded upgrade to four downtown intersections.
   

2. LIFELINE Blood Drives For June Announced (radionwtn.com) — Paris residents can donate blood at First United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 4, from noon to 6 p.m., as part of LIFELINE’s June blood drive schedule. Donations support a summer campaign that also enters eligible donors to win a new Ford Maverick. The schedule includes many other West Tennessee locations throughout June.
   

3. 2028 4-star ATH Ja'Kye Beard transferring to Westview (TN) (on3.com subscription) — A standout Class of 2028 football recruit is leaving Henry County High in Paris to transfer to Westview in Martin, joining star quarterback Graham Simpson on a state-title-caliber team. His move shifts one of Tennessee’s top young athletes out of Paris, underscoring how regional powerhouse programs are reshaping the high school football landscape for local talent.
   

4. New Jersey family offering cash reward for info about son who went missing in TN after visiting girlfriend (wsmv.com) — A New Jersey family is still searching for answers about their son, last seen in Paris and is now offering a $5,000 reward for information on his whereabouts. Ryan King disappeared after visiting his girlfriend, and volunteers recently canvassed the area with flyers. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Department or the CUE Center for Missing Persons.
   

5. Paris Native Austin Dunagan Sets Sights On Dental School (radionwtn.com) — A Paris native and Henry County High alum, Austin Dunagan has just graduated from UT Martin and is headed to dental school in Memphis, all while helping on his family’s local farm. His story highlights a four-generation UT Martin legacy, strong ties to Henry County agriculture, and how a finance degree and hard work are shaping his future as a dentist and small business owner.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 2 baby kittens showed up at my door yesterday in the Atkins Porter neighborhood.
    Is anyone missing them? They are approximately 5-6 weeks old, eating wet and dry food and litter trained in one day. (Nextdoor Atkins Porter)
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in Paris. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Paris. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paris here.

Ok Paris! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Paris

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