McNairy Magazine 2017 - 2018

Crittendon eddiec@mcnairy.com Tourism Director Jessica Huff jessica@mcnairy.com Chamber Director Katie Weatherford katie@mcnairy.com

Editor Sarah Rowland

Byran Huff

MCEDCC is a vital link between Industry, Retail, and our community. We strive to create community pride, growth, and to help businesses maintain a viable workforce and customer base. Our members, through Chamber memberships, help to create a thriving community.

Unless otherwise stated, all area codes are 731.

ZIP CODES

Adamsville, 38310

Bethel Springs, 38315

Chewalla, 38393

Finger, 38334

Guys, 38339

Lawton, 38375

Michie, 38357

MIlledgeville, 38359

Ramer, 38367

Selmer, 38375

Stantonville, 38379

CLIMATE

Avg Annual Rainfall 55”

Avg Snowfall 3”

Avg Winter Temp 48° F

Avg Summer Temp 90° F

EMERGENCY

In case of emergency, dial

911

Fire Departments

Adamsville Volunteer Fire Dept.

632-1401

231 E. Main St., Adamsville

Bethel Springs Fire Dept.

934-7262

4068 Main St., Bethel Springs

Finger Volunteer Fire Dept.

934-4441

2296 Finger Leapwood Rd., Finger

McNairy County Fire Dept

645-5700

170 W. Court Ave., Selmer

Michie Volunteer Fire & Rescue

239-3500

5725 Hwy. 22 S., Michie

Ramer Volunteer Fire Dept

645-7564

16 Key Ln., Ramer

Selmer Fire Dept.

645-6173

707 Industrial Park Rd., Selmer

Milledgeville Fire Dept.

645-5700

202 Ellis Rd., Milledgeville

Law Enforcement

McNairy County Sheriff’s Office

645-1000

300 Industrial Park Dr., Selmer

Selmer Police Dept

645-7907

144 N. 2nd St., Selmer

Adamsville City Police Dept

632-3094

231 E. Main St., Adamsville

Bethel Springs Polive Dept.

934-7266

4066 Main St., Bethel Springs

GOVERNMENT

U.S. Senators

Lamar Alexander

(202) 224-4944

455 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Bob Corker (202) 224-3344

Dirksen Senate Office Building, SD-185, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Representative

Marsha Blackburn (Dist.7) (202) 225-2811

509 Cannon Building, Washington, D.C.

State Senator

Dolores Gresham (Dist.26) (615) 741-2368

13 Legislative Plaza, Nashville

State Representative Ron Gant (Dist.94) (615) 741-6890

301 6th Ave. N., Suite 117, War Memorial Building, Nashville

Local Mayors

McNairy County Ronnie Brooks

645-3472

170 West Court Ave., Suite 201, Selmer

Adamsville

David Leckner

632- 1401

P.O. Box 301, Adamsville

Bethel Springs

Gary Bizzell, Jr.

934-7266

P.O. Box 214, Bethel Springs

Eastview

Jessie Robbins

645-3428

199 Hwy. 57 West, Ramer

Finger

Robert Heathcock III

934-4677

P. O. Box 98 Finger, TN

Guys

Keith Rinehart

239-4700

PO Box 122, Guys

Michie

Anthony Smith

(662) 415-7054

P. O. Box 27 Michie, TN

Milledgeville

Dannie Kennedy

687-3811

P.O. Box 6, Milledgeville

Ramer

George Armstrong

645-7564

P.O. Box 38 Ramer

Selmer

John Smith

645-3141

144 N. Second St., Selmer

Stantonville

Larry Russel

645-7770

285 Michie Pebble Hill Rd, Stantonville

COURTHOUSE

McNairy County Courthouse

645-3511

170 W. Court Ave., Selmer

LIBRARIES

Irving Meek Jr. Public Library

632-3572

204 W. Main St., Adamsville

Jack McConnico Memorial Library

645-5571

225 Oak Grove Rd., Selmer

DMV

DMV 926-1581

880 Pickwick St., Savannah

LICENSE PLATES & REGISTRATION

McNairy County Clerk

645-3511

530 Mulberry Ave., Selmer

UTILITIES

Electric Pickwick Electric Cooperative

645-3411

(800) 372-8258

672 Hwy. 142, Selmer

Gas

Adamsville Public Works 632-4214

203 Sunrise Drive, Adamsville

Selmer Utility Department 645-8243

500 Peachtree Ave., Selmer

Waste Management Adamsville Public Works 632-4214

203 Sunrise Drive, Adamsville

Recycling Center 645-5909

Water & Sewage

Adamsville Public Works

632-4214

203 Sunrise Drive, Adamsville

Bethel Springs Water Dept. 934-7266

4066 Main St., Bethel Springs

Selmer Utility Dept.

645-8243

500 Peach St., Selmer

SCHOOLS

Adamsville Elementary

439-4137

220 S Elm St., Adamsville

Bethel Springs Elementary School 934-7288 4733 Main St., Bethel Springs

Michie Elementary School

Hwy 57 E, Michie

Ramer Elementary School

Hwy 57 E, Ramer

Selmer Elementary School

Selmer Middle School

Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School School 439-4122 815 W Main St., Adamsville

McNairy Central High School

493 McNairy Central Rd., Selmer

UT-Martin McNairy County/Selmer Center

McNairy County Adult Education

MORE THAN

Nuptials

The Chateau at Shiloh by Crazy K Ranch offers both an elegant wedding venue option and much more.

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON

From rustic barn weddings to fun family gatherings, Crazy K Ranch is all about celebrations.

Home to numerous heads of black angus cattle (and even a few ducks), the sprawling 500-acre ranch has been the setting of countless memories since the fall of 2012.

“While we are known for our fabulous indoor and outdoor weddings, we want to showcase our many other offerings,” said Anthony Knight, event coordinator.

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“I always tell people that we really are a destination rather than just a venue for nuptials and parties because you can do everything here.”

With numerous events and activities such as their Annual Cattle Sale, Boots and Buckle Dinner (by McNairy County Developmental Services), bridal show and corn maze, it is no wonder that thousands of visitors flock to Crazy K each year.

“Whether you are looking to plan your happily ever after, want to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a tranquil escape, we’ve got you covered,” said Becky Adkins who also serves as an event coordinator for the ranch.

“In addition to company picnics, reunions, anniversaries, birthdays and other gettogethers, we host approximately 100 weddings each year. I think one of the main draws for engaged couples is that you can have everything from the bridal shower and rehearsal to the ceremony and reception, all in one convenient location.”

“Our peak months for weddings are May, June, September and October, but we have something going on here

year-round,” she added. Held in the Big Event Center, Crazy K’s Annual Cattle Sale brings cattleman, ranchers and spectators in from around the globe.

“I always enjoy the cattle sale because it affords the opportunity to showcase the hard work of Charlie Adkins and the other guys who care for our livestock,” said Knight. “A great deal of pride goes into our work, so it is nice to be able to show it off and say, ‘We did that’.”

Knight also expressed his appreciation for the Annual Bridal Show.

“It is such a fun event and a great way to exhibit what we and others in the community have to offer,” he said.

Marrying fun and information, the show, co-hosted by Huffoto, brings together dozens of local and area vendors presenting the latest in photography, catering

and other special event services.

“The bridal show takes the pressure off [brides] by bringing together everything needed to plan the perfect wedding or other special occasion, all under one roof,” said Knight. “It is extremely well attended and our fashion show is always a favorite among guests.”

While weddings are the main attraction, Crazy K is constantly adding to its services.

“Two of our newest additions are our Cypress rooms and the Chateau at Shiloh,” said Knight.

“In addition to our nine fully-furnished cabin rentals that sleep anywhere from two to eight people, we now have six rooms which bring in a lot of out-of-town guests looking for a peaceful escape.”

Fishing, exploring and grilling is also allowed on the property.

Purchased in 2016, the

“We really are a destination rather than just a venue for nuptials and parties because you really can do anything here,”

Anthony Knight,, event coordinator

Chateau at Shiloh is the perfect venue for those wishing for something a bit more polished.

“Our shabby-chic weddings are always popular, but our exquisite Stantonville chateau now offers couples an elegant option,” said Adkins.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of tourists on approximately 1,200 acres, the charming stone mansion backs up to Shiloh National Military Park and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

“The chateau’s Carriage Room boasts wonderful Chiavari leatherback chairs and other lavish furnishings to add to the ambience,” said Knight as he described the romantic setting.

“There are two rooms on site for guests as well as rooms in the main house.”

With the cool, crisp winds of autumn on the near horizon, the staff at the Chateau at Shiloh is gearing up for their Second Annual Corn Maze.

Sure to have guests grinning from “ear-to-ear”, the maze is part of a quaint little town complete with a general store, concession stand and cotton candy machine.

“It is such a fun event because we get to involve the

children from our local schools and churches,” said Knight as he painted a picture of the festivities.

“They have the opportunity to pick pumpkins from our pumpkin patch as well as play in our huge corn crib which is situated in the middle of our town.”

To add to the excitement, there is also a petting zoo with donkeys, horses and other animals as well as live music on the weekends.

Priced at just a couple bucks per person, the three-and-a-half acre corn maze is the perfect way to get lost in the spirit of the season.

According to Knight, there is no age limit to enter the maze and the trip can be a short journey or a long adventure depending on

the path chosen.

“Our maze opens in September and will continue until Halloween,” he said. “We are also making preparations for our Santa on the Ranch Christmas event in December.”

Complete with cookies, cocoa, chili, and giveaways, children will have the opportunity to relate their wish-lists to jolly Ol’ St. Nick as they enjoy crafts, refreshments and fellowship.

(Owned by Sammy and Sherry Kiser, Crazy K Ranch is located at 833 North Prather Road in Michie. The Chateau at Shiloh is located at 11200 Hwy 142 in Stantonville. For more information, call 731-610-6109 or visit www. crazykranch.net.)

A Crazy K bull looks on.

The Chateau at Shiloh offers a more elegant venue.

Legend RESTORING A

Buford Pusser Office & Jail becomes historical destination

BY JACQUELYN KIMPEL

Buford Pusser is known worldwide for his crackdown on various illegal activities that took place in McNairy County.

From breaking up illegal stills to taking on the mob, Pusser is credited for arresting 7,500 plus criminals in one year alone. Though cleaning up the streets made him a walking target for the State Line Mob, Pusser successfully survived 15 assassination attempts.

The target on his life also put his family in danger. In August 1967, his wife Pauline was killed in an ambush meant for Pusser.

Buford Pusser in his famous 1974 Corvette

After his wife’s death, Pusser hunted the State-Line Mob with renewed determination and did not stop until he had successfully dismantled it entirely.

During his time as sheriff, Pusser inspired the Walking Tall movies becoming known across the globe as the sheriff who brought justice to a small town.

Now the jail where Buford Pusser tirelessly worked during his 6-year tenure, is being restored as a historical destination.

The 69-year-old building and county courthouse was active as sheriff headquarters from 1948 to 1994. It was also an operational jail.

Restoration began on July 31, 2017 through a $50,000 Tourism Enhancement Grant from Tennessee Economic and Community Development and the State of Tennessee.

Jessica Huff, McNairy County tourism director, says the majority of visitors go to the Buford Pusser Home and Museum in Adamsville. Now they will be able to tour the place where he worked.

“It’s amazing, the look on their faces, it’s like us going to Disneyland. We just don’t think about it like that but to everyone

else, the closest thing they’ve seen is the movies. They can’t even believe this man was real,” said Huff.

Dwana Pusser Garrison, the only child of Buford and Pauline, said the Pusser family is honored and humbled by the restoration.

“We’re just grateful that the folks of McNairy County see the historical and tourism value of it,” she said.

“What we’re doing in Adamsville is huge and I just hope [the office/jail restoration] brings even more people into West Tennessee and McNairy County.”

Visitors will begin the tour in the basement of the courthouse, view the office of Buford Pusser, and end in the jail. Along the tour, visitors will be able to see the writings and names of former prisoners and employees etched into the walls of the jail.

Tina Mullis, Buford Pusser Home and Museum curator, said there are no current plans to display any of Buford Pusser’s personal items at the jail, but she would not be opposed to it.

The jail itself will not be fully renovated. It will be cleaned to help preserve the history after years of neglect, though.

New aspects included

in the restoration are timeline displays extended throughout the hallways, floor to ceiling photos in the elevators and new televisions for viewing the movies Pusser inspired. Huff also hopes to include a video of an original interview with Pusser which was the first inspiration for the Walking Tall movies.

One of the goals for the restoration is to not only drive tourism in Selmer, but to the whole county. Huff says restoring the jail will boost tourism within the community and instill a sense of community pride. Restoration is expected to conclude by the end of 2017.

Admission to the Buford Pusser Home and Museum is $8.00 for adults; $5.00 for seniors, military, and law enforcement; and $3.00 for children ages 7-17. Admission for the jail tour is free as visitors will enjoy a self-guided tour.

(ThetourofBufordPusser’sOffice & Jail begins in the basement of the McNairy Co. Courthouse at 170 W. Court Ave., Selmer. For more information, call the McNairy Co. Chamber at 731645-6360.)

Pusser sitting at desk with parts of a whiskey still.

RESTAURANTS

American JR’s Steakhouse 6708 HWY 45 S, Eastview 731-645-0138

D&D Country Store 8418 TN-142, Stantonville 731-632-2120

Gold Star Restaurant Sports Bar & Grill 780 Mulberry Ave #1, Selmer 731-434-3111

Huddle House 854 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-645-4500

Kokomo’s 50s Diner 740 US-64, Adamsville 731-632-1958

Ole Monterey Cafe 6017 TN-22, Michie 731-239-5863

Ramer Station Restuarant 4000 TN-57, Ramer 731-645-7772

Rockabilly Cafe 103 S Front St, Selmer 731-645-6070

Rockabilly Too 4500 Highway 57 W Ramer 731-645-6068

Saw Meal Restaurant & Steakhouse 731 E Main St, Adamsville 731-632-5111

T&T Grocery 3171 US-64, SELMER 731-645-9922

Asian China King 117 W Court Ave, Selmer 731-645-9188

Barbeque Corner BBQ & More 6237 Shiloh Adamsville Rd, Stantonville 731-632-2220

The Main Ingredient 633 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-6558

Pappy John’s Original Barbeque 3597 US-45, Selmer 731-645-4353

The River Barbeque Company 723 E Main St, Adamsville 731-632-4647

Smokey Joe’s BBQ 304 E Poplar Ave, Selmer 731-645-5188

Dessert Dannuhcakes Sweet Shop 134 E. Main St., Adamsville dannuhcakes@gmail.com

U.S. Doughnuts 467 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-982-7023

Yum Yum’s 369 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-646-4001

Fast Food Burger King 645 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-646-1710

Hardee’s 619 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-645-5342

Jack’s 431 E Main St, Adamsville 731-632-1620

McDonald’s 621 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-645-4488

Sonic Drive-In 589 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-645-5200

325 E Main St, Adamsville 731-632-0788

Subway 152 S Y Square, Selmer 731-645-6060

1017 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-646-3740

Italian Mama Fia’s Cafe 130 E Main St, Adamsville 731-632-0290

375 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-434-0228

Mexican

Atzimba Mexican Restuarant 469 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-646-1772

El Palomino Mexican Restaruant 185 W Court Ave, Selmer 731-646-0040

Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant

588 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-434-0301

Panchito’s Mexican Restaurant

112 E Main St, Adamsville 731-632-0915

Pizza

Domino’s Pizza 226 E Court Ave, Selmer 731-645-9907

Hometown Pizza 593 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-645-4748

Pizza Hut 1029 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-645-3200

Seafood Top O’ the River 5831 TN-57, Michie 731-632-3287

Slugburgers Brenda’s Snack Shack 156 S 2nd St, Selmer

Fat Cats

121 N. Maple, Adamsville 731-632-0832

Jenny’s Cafe 234 N Maple St, Adamsville 731-632-1616

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Stars LOOK TO THE

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL PLANETARIUM RESTORATION TO PROMOTE S.T.E.A.M. EDUCATION

BY JACQUELYN KIMPEL

1969, known as the year space exploration commenced, is also the year McNairy County installed a state of the art planetarium at McNairy Central High School.

When America first stepped foot on the moon and began its journey into the unknown, McNairy County opened an innovative ninemeter planetarium. It was a way to not only educate the students of McNairy County, but the citizens as well.

After nearly 30 years of use, the projector once used as the method of viewing the different radiant constellations of our galaxy, was left unrepairable and unused.

It was not, however, completely forgotten. Today, after approximately 20 years of neglect, the once loved planetarium will be restored. What started as one senior project, a graduation requirement of McNairy Central High School, to restore the beloved planetarium, has now escalated into a three year development undertaken by seniors of three different consecutive classes

The project was first presented by Allie Ray, a 2016 graduate of McNairy Central, who raised over $15,000 through community efforts and online fundraising. The money restored the ceiling dome and doors, locks,

signage, flooring, lighting, and provided a fresh coat of paint.

For years the planetarium was used for storage, but is now restored into a fully functional classroom. The next step is to restore the projector.

Though the original projector used in 1969 is still in the building, the repair costs are the same as new equipment.

“We’re starting off fresh. The amount that it would cost to repair the original projector would be just as much to buy a whole new digital projector. I’m hoping that one day we’ll be able to get a display case and display [the original projector],” said Sarah Allison, McNairy Central science teacher and lead instructor of the project.

The original projector was stored under the floor of the classroom and an elevator would lift it out from beneath. Throughout the years of neglect, the elevator shaft became used for storage. But a new digital projector will be small enough

making the elevator unnecessary. Although a lot of money has been raised through senior projects, McNairy County received a $50,000 Asset Enhancement Grant from Tennessee Economic & Community Development and the State of Tennessee. The grant will pay for a new projector and seating.

“Everything is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Whether it’s just a nice projector and some folding chairs, something will be up and going by December,” stated Allison.

Allison and Layla Brothers, the third senior to help with the restoration, recently visited Carbondale, Ill. to witness the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 using the event to promote the planetarium restoration and gathering donations from scientists there to witness the astronomical event.

“We passed out a bunch of fliers, so we’ll have to wait

and see if we get any donations in response to that,” stated Brothers.

When asked why it’s important for the planetarium to be restored, Allison responded, “While we have a strong STEM program here at McNairy Central, we don’t really have any astronomy programs. It’s a disservice for us to have the facility and not utilize it. It would round out our STEM program.”

Brothers said about the completion of the planetarium, “I’m excited to see it working. I think it would be really cool to see it up and running. I know I’m graduating this year, but I’ve always been really interested in astronomy and never really had a way to access that. Now, future students will be able to have that access.”

If you would like to donate to the project, search MCHS Bobcat Planetarium Restoration at GoFundMe.com to donate.

The project is expected to conclude by the end of 2017.

(The planetarium is located at McNairy Central High School at 493 High School Rd., Selmer, TN)

On August 21, 2017, McNairy County witnessed 98% totality of a solar eclipse as pictured here. PHoto by Bryan Huff.

DENTISTS

Ron Bell 718 Federal Dr., Selmer 731-645-3291

David Bradley 349 East Main St., Adamsville 731-632-1680

Randall Deaton 518 East Main St., Adamsville 731-632-3371

Ronnie Fullwood 177 West Court Ave., Selmer 731-645-7785

James Hoover 518 East Main St., Adamsville 731-632-3371

Jackie McClain 1030 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-646-0021

Greg Wilson 710 Federal Dr., Selmer 731-645-7506

PHARMACIES

Adamsville Family Pharmacy

726 East Main St., Adamsville 731-632-1730

Deberry Drugs 834 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-6100

Fred’s Discount Pharmacy 399 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-6182

Michie Pharmacy 5823 HWY 22 South, Michie 731-239-2100

Mid-Town Pharmacy 270 E Court Ave, Selmer 731-645-7008

Quality Care Pharmacy 144 Houston Ave., Selmer 731-645-7878

Rite Aid Pharmacies 409 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-4423

Todd’s Discount Drugs 347 East Main St., Adamsville 731-632-0995

Walmart Selmer 1017 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-9758

HOME HEALTH

Deaconess Homecare 912 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-8088

690 Pickwick St., Savannah 731-925-6626

Regional Home Care, Selmer 1040 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-646-2610 Fax 731-646-3762

Volunteer Health Care 317 Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-3970

HOSPICE

Mercy Hospice

137 Cypress Ave., Selmer 731-646-1213

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

McNairy County Health Department

725 East Poplar Ave. P.O. Box 429, Selmer 731-645-3474 731-645-3475

Services: Child Health, Tennder Care, Immunizations, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control, Tuberculosis, Nutrition, Women’s Infants and Children (WIC), Children’s Special Services (CSS), Primary Care Clinics, Basic Prenatal Care, HUGS (Help Us Grow Successfully), Vital Records, Health Education, Food and General Sanitation, Motor

Vehicle Registration

COUNSELING

McNairy County Ministerial Association

First Christian Church 133 North 3rd St., Selmer 731-645-5316

Quinco Mental Health Center

641 East Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-5753

Fax 731-645-9885

10710 Old HWY 64, Bolivar 1-800-532-6339

1410 Pickwick St., Savannah 731-925-5054

Services: Treatment, psychiatric, rehabilitation, crisis, prevention and counseling services.

OPTOMETRISTS

James H. Smith, O.D. The Eye Clinic, P.C. 138 Houston Ave., Selmer 731-645-7255

Andrea Mitchell, O.D. 270 E Court Ave A, Selmer 731-645-7932

Joseph Driscoll, O.D. Selmer Eye Care Clinic 135 S Y Square, Selmer 731-645-5236

John D. Dodd, O.D. 236 N Maple St, Adamsville 731-632-5000

PHYSICIANS/NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Juan T. Aristorenas 135 West Main St, Adamsville 731-632-3373

Fax 731-632-9335

Shimshon Porat 705 Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-646-2181

Fax731-646-2101

Devender D. Reddy

305 East Main, P.O. Box 503, Adamsville

731-632-901

Fax 731-632-0903

The Clinic

M.S. Bakeer

714 Federal Dr., Selmer

731-645-7952

Fax 731-645-8898

Services: Casting of simple fractures, removal of simple skin growths, evaluation/ removal of skin cancers and abnormal growths, treatment of cuts, boils, abscesses, and burns.

McNairy Co. Health Dept. 725 East Poplar Ave.

P.O. Box 429, Selmer

731-645-3474

Fax 731-645-4530

Providers: Charlotte D. Coleman

McNairy Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

699 East Poplar Ave., Selmer

731-645-6777

Fax 731-646-1333

Providers: S. Nicole Feeney, Donna Norris, APRN

McNairy OB/GYN Associates

705 Poplar Ave., Selmer

731-646-2181

Fax 731-646-2101

Providers: James D. Baxter, Andrenette Fleming

Michie Healthcare Associates

5823 HWY 225, Michie

731-239-9470

Fax 731-239-9472

Providers: Dee Blakney, FNP , Debra Cobb Collins, FNP

Michie Medical Clinic, Inc.

6659 Michie Pebble Hill

Rd.

P.O. Box 297, Michie

731-632-1783; Fax 731-632-1786

Providers: Mary Sue Humphries, FNP

PrimeCare of Adamsville

345 HWY 64, Adamsville

731-632-3383

Fax 731-645-5195

Providers: Michael H. Smelser, John Vinson, Susan K. Godwin, FNP

PrimeCare of Selmer

1 Primecare Dr., Selmer

731-645-7932

Fax 731-645-5195

Providers: William Ryan Bartz, Drew Eason, James D. King, Timothy Linder, Dana K. Martin, FNP, Bryan McCarver, Sherry Moore, FNP, Cindy K. Jones, FNP, Tiffany B. Gray, FNP, Natalie Luttrell, FNP, Emily K. Cooper, FNP, Mary Beth Shirley, PA

Ramer Family Health Clinic

3856 HWY 57 West, Ramer

731-645-6118

Fax 731-645-8312

Providers: Barton A. Chase, Rocky Holmes, FNP

Selmer Clinic

203 West Pharr Ave., Selmer

731-645-3434

Fax 731-645-3435

Providers: Harry L. Peeler

Trinity Medical Clinic

181 South Y Square, Selmer

731-434-0200

Fax 731-434-0203

Providers: Rhonda Hunt

Molly’s Mobile Kitchen Downtown Bethel Springs 731-439-1823

Pat’s Cafe 110 E Court Ave, Selmer 731-645-6671

Wink’s Cafe

155-199 S 2nd St, Selmer

ACCOMMODATIONS

Crazy K Cabin Rentals 833 N Prather Rd, Michie 731-452-5262

Deerfield Inn 414 E Main St, Adamsville 731-632-2100

Old Home Motel 211 E Main St, Adamsville 731-632-3398

Shiloh Chennault Bed & Breakfast 2525 Houston Cemetery Rd., Ramer 360-525-4207

Southwood Inn 631 Mulberry Ave, Selmer 731-645-4801 www.southwoodinn.com

Star Plus Inn & Suites 644 Mulberry, Selmer 645-8880 www.starplusinn.com

Getaway COMPLETE OUTDOOR

Big Hill Pond adds kayak and canoe rentals to its list of services thanks to adult leadership class.

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON

A new program is causing quite a splash in McNairy County! Offering panoramic views of the local treasure that is Big Hill Pond State Park, the new kayak and canoe program encourages guests to explore the area via water.

Since its implementation this past June, dozens of adventurers have paddled out into the Travis McNatt Lake to bask in the breathtaking views of the park.

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Teeming with bass, catfish and bream, the 165-acre springfed lake is ideal for beginners as well as avid sportsman.

“We are overjoyed at the response we’ve received,” said Katie Weatherford who serves as the Director of the McNairy County Chamber. “It has been a huge success.”

The project, sponsored by the Chamber was decided upon by the 2017 Adult Leadership Class, according to Weatherford.

“Each year, our Adult Leadership Class is asked to complete a special project which they must fund,” she explained. “The nine adult leaders sat down for a brainstorming session to decide what they wanted their project to be. Painting a mural on top of a building and other beautification ideas were tossed around, but the group ultimately decided to host a trail run at Big Hill Pond State Park.”

The nine adult leaders in

this year’s class were Shawn McCombs, Bryan Huff, Jacob Weatherford, Kirk Hamlin, Janiece Rowland, Tammy Harbin, Robbie Harris, Hollie Knight and Schancey Chapman.

“Everyone chipped in and did an outstanding job,” said Weatherford.

Held on April 15, the first annual Big Hill Trail Run 5K helped fund the purchase of kayaks and canoes for the park.

Organizers say the turnout for the run was tremendous and they could not have asked for better support from the community. In fact, just as many matching funds were received from sponsors as there were from the racers, according to Weatherford.

Popular among locals and out-of-towners, especially those who are camping, the new addition is making waves in the area.

“The run was so successful

that we are going to make it an annual event,” said BHP Park Manager Jim Harrison.

“Our Facebook page has blown up since we added canoeing and kayaking,” he continued. “So far, our park has brought in $1,800 through rentals.”

As per the rules, there is no age requirement to enjoy water recreation, but participants must be able to hold a paddle up on their own weight in order to canoe and kayak.

The cost to get out on the water is just $7 per person, per hour for kayakers and $10 per person, per hour for canoers. Life jackets and paddles are included in the price.

“Our canoes and kayaks are rented only by the hour on Saturdays and Sundays,” said BHP Park Ranger Justin King. “Monday-Friday we do half-day, full-day and week-long rentals only.”

Adult Leadership class of 2017 on the dock at Big HIll Pond.

“They can be rented from now until Labor Day (Sept. 4),” he added.

Depending on the weather, Harrison says he’d like to extend rentals into early November to take advantage of the beautiful fall foliage.

“We will wait and see what happens,” he said.

Those who plan on renting during the week must call ahead and make a reservation with the Park Office.

Rental hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekends with all boats off the water by 5 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekly with all boats off the water by 4 p.m. Participants will meet at the Travis McNatt Lake Boat House on weekends or the Park Office during the week.

In addition to kayaking and canoeing which will now be available annually, the park has other exciting news to share about its 35-acre namesake.

“Due to the new program, the state has taken a lot more attention lately and an effort is now under way to make access to the original Big Hill Pond which currently has a gravel road leading up to it,” said Harrison. “Our commissioner Brock Hill came out for a visit and was so impressed by it that he wanted others to be able to better enjoy it as well.”

Constructed by accident in 1853, Old Big Hill Pond is a cypress lined pond. It was created (mostly by slave labor)

during levy construction for the Memphis Charleston Railroad when soil was scooped from a borrow pit to build a levy across the Tuscumbia and Cypress Creek bottoms.

“We hope to be able to build either a floating or connecting boardwalk across it,” said Harrison.

(Big Hill Pond State Park is located at 1435 John Howell Road in Pocahontas. For more information, call 731-645-7967 or visit www.bighilltrailrun.com.)

Trail Run participants race across the bridge at Big Hill Pond.

#SHOPMCNAIRY

Support Local

If we wanted to live somewhere that looked like everywhere else, we wouldn’t be living in McNairy County.

BY KATIE WEATHERFORD

The #ShopMcNairy initiative began in July 2016 as a photo contest encouraging locals to support McNairy County business by posting a photo on social media while shopping local. McNairy Countians have participated in various #ShopMcNairy contests and events since the hashtag stepped onto the social media scene.

An annual #ShopMcNairy Fashion Show was created as a result of the campaign’s success. The event featured local boutiques and salons to a sold out crowd in November 2016. The show acted as a preview for Small Business Saturday merchandise. The 2017 Fashion Show will take place on November 13 at the Latta Theater.

The Chamber encourages you to #ShopMcNairy every chance you get, not just during the holiday season. Put your money where your heart is.

(See www.mcnairy.com/shopmcnairy for a full list of promotions.)

A Place Called Home 134 E Main St., Adamsville 731-632-1321

Action Realty 102 W Court Ave., A Building, Selmer 731-645-7101

Adamsville Healthcare & Rehab PO Box 325, Adamsville 731-632-3301

Adelsberger Marketing 8 Yorkshire Cove, Jackson 731-506-5339

Advantage Insurance 171 S Third St., Selmer 731-645-8917

All City 263 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-8900

American Cancer Society 2935 Hwy 45 Bypass, Jackson 731-512-5003

American Johnny PO Box 42, Michie 731-239-9660

American Legion PO Box 712, Selmer 731-645-3830

American Legion Auxiliary PO Box 712, Selmer 731-608-1103

AT & T

916 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-4029

B & B Propane 5756 Hwy 22 S, Michie 731-239-3900

Bancorp South 515 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-7915

Bank of McNairy 610 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-646-1171

Beauty Bar, Michelle ONeal-Chambers Uptown Salon, 586 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-610-4350

Bethel Springs Rosenwald 92 Wisdom Rd., Bethel Springs 731-934-9568

Bethel University, Jennifer Jones 59 Murray Guard Dr., Jackson 731-415-3833

Better Source Supply 1093 N Maple St., Adamsville 731-632-9122

Blue Star Heating and Air Conditioning 402 Meadow Lane., Selmer 731-608-7780

Butcher Boy 640 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-434-1012

Carl Perkins Center 574 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-646-3627

CB & S Bank 731 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-646-1351

Central Bank of Adamsville 436 E Main St., Adamsville 731-632-0462

Century Link 116 N Oak St., Adamsville 731-632-3311

Chambers Insurance 160 S Second St., Selmer 731-645-3551

Chateau at Shiloh 11200 Hwy 142, Stantonville 731-434-4473

Chip-A-Roos 144 Bethesda Purdy Rd., Selmer 731-645-5437

City of Adamsville 231 E Main St., Adamsville 731-632-4214

Coca-Cola 601 Washington St., Corinth 662-287-1433

Connector Castings 671 Industrial Park Dr., Selmer 731-645-9400

Cook Coggin 110 N 3rd St., Selmer 731-982-7020

Crazy K Ranch 833 N Prather Rd., Michie 731-453-5262

Crump Electric 1082 Lakefield Rd., Selmer 731-610-0189

Cyber Tech Systems 122 E Main St., Adamsville 731-632-3550

D&D Country Store 8418 TN - 142, Stantonville 731-632-2120

Dannuhcakes Sweet Shop 134 E Main St., Adamsville

731-607-8986

Danny Roberts Heating & Air 186 Warren Ave., Selmer 731-645-6487

DeBerry Drugs 834 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-6100

Deusner & Kennedy 177 W Court Ave., Selmer 731-645-6177

Dickey Metals 300 N Third St., Selmer 731-645-4940

Do All Custom Machining & Tooling 421 TN Ave., Selmer 731-645-4908

Downtown Allie 154 E Main St., Adamsville 662-603-3464

Dr Dodd Eye Clinic 609 N Filmore, Corinth 662-286-5671

Dr. Andrea Mitchell, OD 270 E Court Ave., Selmer 731-934-2938

Dr. Greg Wilson 710 Federal Dr., Selmer 731-645-7506 East Main Pharmacy 712 E Main St., Adamsville 731-632-3278

Edward Jones, Sam Vise 830 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-6199

Eveready Auto Parts 624 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-5304

Express Employment 196 Carriage House, Jackson 731-660-0061

Eye Clinic, P.C. Dr. James Smith 138 Houston Ave., Selmer 731-645-7255

Farmers InsuranceMichael Nash

117 S 2nd St., Selmer 731-434-3333

Fast Pace Medical Clinic 1021 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-646-1781

Faye Wise Conaway Transamerica Agency and Aflac, Adamsville 731-223-9252

First Baptist Church 310 West Court Ave., Selmer 731-645-5326

First United Methodist Church 1122 W Cherry Ave., Selmer 731-645-5267

Floral Connection 178 S 3rd St., Selmer 731-645-4009

Flowers Repair Shop 211 Sunrise Dr., Adamsville 731-632-0492

Fullwood Dental Clinic, LLC 485 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-7785

GE 400 S 4th St., Selmer 731-645-6121

Gold Star Restaurant Sports Bar & Grill 780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-434-3111

H & R Block 165 S Y Square, Selmer 731-645-4348

Hagy’s Catfish Hotel 1140 Hagy Ln., Shiloh 731-689-3327

Hamilton Ryker 1801 S Harper Rd., Corinth 662-286-6247

HB Outfitters Jones St., Selmer 731-645-5004

Henry Furniture 533 Mulberry Ave., Selmer

731-645-3282

Hollingsworth Locksmith 44 McMahan Rd., Ramer 731-645-6793

Home Banking Company 795 E Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-6166

Hostetler Construction 863 Sol Colston Rd., Finger 731-610-8793

Huffoto 110 N 2nd St., Selmer 662-284-6517

Ingle Photography Selmer 731-610-0371

J&B Auto Sales 125 Old Hwy 45, Guys 731-239-8486

Jones Exhaust 442 Arendall St., Adamsville 731-632-0652

Jones Motor Company 917 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-434-0399

JR’s Steakhouse 6708 Hwy 45 S, Ramer 731-645-0138

JR’S Steakhouse 6708 Highway 45 S, Ramer 731-645-0138

Kelly Services 1081 Vann Dr, Suite 101, Jackson 731-668-1002

KG Gifts 140 West Court Ave., Selmer 731-610-3222

Knights Sawmill 211 Falcon St., Selmer 731-645-7441

Lamar Advertising Company 2389 Dr. F. E. Wright Dr.,

Jackson 731-427-0426

Lambert Sports & Fitness 914 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-453-4154

Larry Raines Realty 504 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-7770

Lashlee Rich 1100 E Main St., Humboldt 731-784-2461

Lawson Welding 92 Three St Dr., Selmer 731-645-7776

Legacy Hospice 137 Cypress Ave., 731-6461213

Liberty National, Bradley P. Gray 529 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 662-287-2415

Life Clean & Simple, Maria Howard 3711 Bethel Purdy Rd., Bethel Springs 731-610-6445

Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Ln., Selmer 731-614-2715

Lifeline Blood Services 183 Sterling Farm Dr., Jackson 731-427-4431

Lifespan Health 726 East Main St., Adamsville 731-632-5433

Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant 588 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-434-0301

Lynnfield Place 150 High School Rd., Selmer 731-646-0064

Ma Ma Fia’s Café 130 E Main St., Adamsville 731-632-0290

Magnolia Regional Health 611 Alcorn Dr., Corinth 662-293-1000

Manpower 157 S Y Square, Selmer 731-645-8884

Mary Lou Foundation PO BOX 153, Selmer 731-610-1881

MAS Components 2282 Airport Rd., Selmer 731-645-5755

McDonalds 621 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-4488

McMahan Law Firm 109 W Court Ave., Selmer 731-645-3100

McNairy Central High School 493 High School Rd., Selmer 731-645-3226

McNairy Co Adult Education 701 Industrial Park Dr., Selmer 731-645-5386

McNairy Co Board of Education

530 Mulberry Ave, Suite 2, Selmer 731-645-3267

McNairy Co Developmental Services 565 Industrial Park Rd., Selmer 731-645-7730

McNairy Co Farm Bureau 555 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-3232

McNairy Co Health Care Center 835 E Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-3201

McNairy Co Soil Conservation

512 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-5466

McNairy County Commission

170 W Court Ave, Suite 201, Selmer

McNairy County Friends of the Library

225 Oakgrove Rd., Selmer 731-632-0637

McNairy County Historical Society

114 N 3rd St., Selmer 731-434-9668

McNairy County Imagination Library PO Box 391, Selmer 731-645-5575

McNairy County Libraries 225 Oakgrove Rd., Selmer 731-645-5571

McNairy County Senior Center, Inc. 408 Park Ave., Adamsville 731-632-0302

McNairy County Mayor Ronnie Brooks 170 W Court Ave., Selmer 731-645-3472

Michael’s Tire Shop 583 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-434-3435

Mid South Family Farms 3715 Shiloh Adamsville Rd., Stantoville 731-632-9455

Mid South Garage Doors 751 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-7740

Mid-South Farmers Co-op 335 TN Ave., Selmer 731-645-5156

Mike Coleman P.O. Box 291642, Nashville 615-308-8078

Modern Woodmen of America

109 N 3rd St., Selmer 731-645-9557

Monogram Refrigeration LLC 789 Peach St., Selmer 731-645-7955

Morgan’s Jewelry

325 E Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-9699

North End Wine & Spirits 425 Peach St., Selmer 731-434-3040

Office Pro 515 Childs St., Corinth 662-287-4474

Owl Creek Lumber 700 Industrial Park Rd., Selmer 731-645-6437

Paul Fisher Oil Company 365 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-3616

Personnel Placements, LLC 569 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-300-2466

Phillips 66 Spectrum Corp 500 Industrial Park, Selmer 731-645-4972

Pickwick Electric Cooperative 672 Hwy 142, Selmer 731-645-3411

PlayWorks Counseling Services

447 Dunaway Rd., Selmer 731-645-7677

Prestige Physical Therapy 129 W Main St., Adamsville 731-632-0535

Quinco Mental Health Center 641 Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-5753

Ramer Beauty Shop 4380 Hwy 57, Ramer 662-284-5930

RAYCO 2199 Highway 72 E, Corinth 662-287-8829

Regions Bank 116 S 3rd St., Selmer 731-453-8700

Repicci’s

456 Industrial Park Rd., Selmer 731-645-8113

River City Concrete 850 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-7903

Rockabilly Too 4500 Highway 57 W, Ramer 731-645-6068

RSVP Program 408 Park Ave., Adamsville 731-632-0304

Rustic Grace Antiques & Unique Gifts 5534 Hwy 45 S, Selmer 731-610-0882

Selmer Chiropractic, Dr. Shawn Pitts 134 Warren Ave., Selmer 731-645-3850

Selmer Collision Repair 356 Industrial Dr., Selmer 731-645-6888

Selmer Finance Co 192 Houston Ave., Selmer 731-645-5361

Selmer Golf & Country Club 1254 Country Club Ln., Selmer 731-645-9915

Selmer Middle School 635 E Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-7977

Selmer Quick Stop 430 Peach St., Selmer 731-645-1022

Selmer Rotary Club 144 N 2nd St #1 Selmer

Selmer Smiles, Dr. Ron Bell 718 Federal Dr., Selmer 731-645-3291

Selmer Tobacco Beverage 837 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-434-3044

Servpro of McNairy 542 N Church Ave.,

Henderson 731-983-0883

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 Cypress Ave., Selmer 731-645-3481

Shelter Insurance

132 N 3rd St., Selmer 731-645-7954

SMC Recycling 117 Texaco Dr., Selmer 731-645-6302

Smokey Joe’s BBQ

302 E Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-5188

Sneak-A-Peek Boutique 114 W Main St., Adamsville 731-925-0452

Sonic of Adamsville 325 Main St., Adamsville 731-632-0788

Sonic of Selmer 595 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-5200

Southern Broadcasting 102 - D North Cass St., Corinth 662-396-9453

Sparks Custom Fabrication

445 Farber Dr., Adamsville 731-632-1218

St Jude The Apostle Catholic Church

1318 E Poplar Ave., Selmer 731-645-4188

Star Physical Therapy 1021 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-4501

State Farm Milton Nash 1040 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-7777

State Farm, Kenneth Hawkins 567 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-3468

State Farm, Shawn Sisk

158 E Main St., Adamsville 731-632-4300

Steve Sweat Body Shop 2144 Highway 64 E, Selmer 731-645-7034

Stockdales Selmer 581 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-3238

Straight Shooter Softwash 718 Crabtree Rd., Selmer 731-645-0161

Subway 152 S Y Square, Selmer 731-645-6060

Tennessee Coil Spring & Stamping 180 Church Ln., Selmer 731-645-7545

Terry Abernathy Attorney 115 S 2nd St R., Selmer 731-645-6163

The Loft on Court - Lower Level 156 W Court Ave., Selmer 731-645-3112

The Outreach Ministry, Edgar Russell 132 N 6th S., Selmer 731-610-7167

The Shack Salon and Gift Shoppe 207 Jones St., Selmer 731-610-7105

Top O the River 5831 TN-57, Michie 731-632-3287

Town of Bethel Springs 4066 Main St., Bethel Springs 731-934-7266

Town of Selmer Mayor John Smith 144 N 2nd St., Selmer 731-645-3241

Town of Stantonville PO Box 59, Stantoville 731-645-7770

United Country Realty

811 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-4344

United Stainless 95 Lakeview Dr., Selmer 731-645-8467

United Way of West Tennessee PO Box 2086, Jackson 731-422-1816

Uptown Salon 586 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-2014

UT Extension 703 Industrial Park Rd., Selmer 731-645-3598

UTM 1269 TN Ave., Selmer 731-646-1636

Wal-Mart 1017 Muleberry Ave., Selmer 731-645-7938

We Made It Inc. 330 S Maple St., Adamsville 615-379-7323

West Tennessee Healthcare 620 Skyline Dr., Jackson 731-541-5000

WLJT PO Box 966, Martin 731-881-7561

WRAP 512 Rowland Ave., Jackson 731-668-0411

Yachad, LLC 205 Henco Dr., Selmer 731-645-8324

Yum Yum’s 369 Mulberry Ave., Selmer 731-646-4001