Paris, Tenn.–Site work for construction of the Hampton Inn in Paris has begun. The project was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but it now is projected to be completed in the spring of 2022. The Hampton Inn will be located at 1540 Mineral Wells Ave. (right next to Paris Nissan) and will be a four-story motel with 72 rooms, swimming pool, business center and meeting room. (Shannon McFarlin photo).