The computer room at McKenzie Memorial Library. |
McKenzie Memorial Library
The McKenzie Memorial Library, located downtown McKenzie,
contains more than 7,600 volumes. A full-time librarian is
available during hours of operation.
In addition to the facilities’ resource material, the
library recently added internet accessible computers.
The library also provides scheduled reading groups and
programs for children, one of the most popular being the
Summer Reading Program.
Senior Citizens Center
The McKenzie Senior Citizens Center is open daily and is a
popular meeting place for seniors. Play cards, pool, watch
TV, enjoy get together, pot-luck birthday celebrations, and
much more.
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The Gaines Pool at Bethel College. |
Gaines Pool
Water aerobics at Gaines Pool on the Bethel College
campus is a popular way to stay in shape and have a good
time. Senior Water Aerobics classes are held Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Hydrorobics is
an exercise program that anyone can participate in, no
matter what their fitness level is. Hydrorobics is
exercising in the water aerobically. For more information,
call 731-352-6201.
Lap Swimming (Fitness Swimming) is offered at any time
the pool is open. Lanes are first come first serve. Guests
are encouraged, however, to share lanes when they are full.
Open Swim includes free play in the shallow and deep ends of
the pool. Costs to use Gaines Pool are $3.00 per person;
$1.00 for Seniors and Children under 3. 3-month passes can
also be purchased for individuals and family -- $65
individual pass; $175 for family pass (4 passes.)
Renaissance
Renaissance, Bethel’s upbeat entertaining
“performance troupe” uses choirs, ensembles and soloists to
showcase the talents of Bethel students. Renaissance,
referred to as the Bethel College Performing Arts
experience, encompasses Vocal Talent, Instrumental Talent
and Dramatic Talent to thrill audiences near and far.
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center
The Dixie Carter Performing
Arts Center and the Hal Holbrook Theatre (located in
Huntingdon) provide various plays, musicians, and comedy
acts. The center also provides a monthly Fun on the Farm
Jamboree. The Fun on the Farm Jamboree is a 2 hour, live on
the radio, fun-filled country music extravaganza featuring
great entertainers the entire family will enjoy. Come spend
an afternoon at The Dixie with a variety of performers sure
to delight the young and old alike!
McKenzie Antique Mall
The McKenzie Antique Mall is an approximately 18,500 sq. ft.
facility that provides 80-85 booths of antiques,
collectibles and other unusual items. (731) 352-9344.
Equipment at Innovative Physical Fitness. |
Fitness Centers
McKenzie Regional Hospital, Curves and Bethel
College's community Wildcat Fitness Center provide fitness equipment and instruction on
membership. Some provide a fitness and diet program and
computerized bicycles and treadmills. Personal trainers are
available for an additional fee.
Sandra School of Dance
Sandra Stone’s School of Dance has been operating in
McKenzie for over twenty years. The school offers ballet,
tap, and jazz dance instruction for ages four and older.
Gordon Browning Museum
The Gordon Browning Genealogical Museum is located in downtown
McKenzie. The museum is dedicated to Gordon Browning, who
served as the Governor of Tennessee from 1937 – 1939 and
again from 1949 – 1953.
A display of military uniforms at the Gordon Browning
Museum. |
The museum has complete resources for researching families
and history of Carroll and surrounding counties.
Research resources include census information for Carroll
county, indexed copies of marriages from 1838 – 1880 and an
obituary file with over 8,000 listings. The museum also has
approximately 1,700 genealogical books and magazines. A
librarian is available during hours or operation.
The museum also contains displays that replicate lifestyles
from a variety of time periods. One such example is the
reproduction of an 1800’s kitchen/living room. The room is
complete with fireplace, spinning wheel and clothes from
that time period.
Living in the 1800s in Carroll County, Tennessee. |
Another room houses farming equipment and a variety of items
that were used in the past.
Kapeller’s Family Taekwondo U.S.A.
Kapeller’s Family Taekwondo U.S.A., a School of the American
Taekwondo Association, has been located in McKenzie since
1999. The school averages 60 students. Classes are available
for ages three through adult.
Translated, Taekwondo means “Art of the hand and foot”, and
originated in Korea. Taekwondo incorporates a variety of
self-defense techniques such as kicking, blocking, striking
and punching. Many of the techniques, such as the spinning
and jumping kicks, are exclusive to Taekwondo and are not
fount in any of the other martial arts.
In addition to learning self-defense techniques, students
gain athletic ability and overall coordination. Also,
because of the discipline and respect awareness initiated in
Taekwondo, students gain a sense of personal commitment.
Trap Team
McKenzie’s Trap Team won national attention both as pioneers
and excellent demonstration of skills in clay shooting. The
Trap team is open to middle school and high school students.
McKenzie’s all girl trap team, as photographed by Field
and Stream magazine. |
