Paris, Tenn.–Progress at the Atkins-Porter Dog Park in Paris is progressing steadily with all of the concrete slabs now laid and the shade canvas also installed. Paris Parks and Recreation Director Tony Lawrence said the water features may be installed yet this week, including the water fountains and mister. “We still have one more drainage line to dig and we’ll be putting sod around the concrete slabs today,” Lawrence said. “We’re still waiting for the dog wash station to arrive and as soon as it gets here, that will be installed.” Upgrades to the park are being financed by a $25,000 grant from the Randy Boyd Foundation. (Shannon McFarlin photo).