Paris, Tenn.–It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Paris, just in time for this weekend’s Open Houses which will feature free concerts–including a performance by Country Star Darryl Worley–food trucks, fire pits, and holiday shopping. Downtown shops will offer extended hours Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8.
City crews have been busy decorating downtown for the holiday, including the Christmas tree and colorful decorations at the downtown plaza.
Worley will play an acoustic set with two members of his band starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday night on the Henry County Courthouse steps.
Worley won’t be the only performer over the weekend, however. Music will start at 11 AM on Saturday with local Henry County High School student Marley Trosper. The Krider Performing Arts Center’s vocal ensemble, Harmonix, will perform.
Local favorite, Josh McKee, will play at 12 PM. Regional favorites Scott Myatt and Steve Short will take the “steps” at 1 PM. Bethany Ellis, a McKenzie Native, will perform at 2 PM. The “one and only” Johnny Mac will open for Worley at 5 PM.
“This project would not be possible without Wells Fargo Financial Advisor, Jamie Orr,” McLeese added. “Jamie stepped up and made a significant investment to make this concert free to the public.”
Another element of the festivities include food trucks both Friday night from 5 PM-8 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM-8:00 PM. Handheld Food Truck, Perry’s BBQ, Sweet Jordan’s Out-n-About, Cash’s Wood fired Pizza, Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, Chick’nCone of West KY, and Folksy Food Café, and Barnes Family Kettle Corn.
No admission will be charged for the concerts. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Social distancing will be recommended. The concert will be aired through Facebook Live from the Chamber’s Facebook Page for those who are unable to attend.
Photo by Shannon McFarlin