Paris, Tenn.–The Hampton Inn construction project in Paris is taking shape with exterior walls now erected. Progress has been rapid in recent weeks as workers try to make up for lost time after the project was put on hold last year due to the COVID pandemic. The Hampton Inn will be four stories, with 72 rooms, swimming pool, business center and meeting area. It is located at 1540 Mineral Wells Ave., next to Nissan. Developer Victor Patel told city officials he expects the project to be completed in the spring of 2022. (Shannon McFarlin photo).