Paris, Tenn.–Henry County Fair officials have announced the winners of the Commercial Building exhibits and the Bicentennial Fire Truck was the President’s Choice. The Paris Fire Department 1927 LeFrance Fire Truck–which is affectionately known as ‘Francine’–was painstakingly restored thanks to a fund-raiser by the County Historical Society. The fire truck is part of the Paris/Henry County Bicentennial display at the Commercial Building.
The exhibits in the Commercial Building will still be open for viewing today starting at 5 p.m.
The winners:
President’s Choice
1. Bicentennial Fire Truck
2. Lewy’s Landscaping
People’s Choice
1. Henry County High School CTE
2. Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency
Most Entertaining
1. Paris Landing State Park
2. CEF Good News Club
Best Use of Theme
1. Paris Henry County Public Utility District
2. PSSD Back Pack Program
Photo: Members of the Bicentennial Committee–David Webb, Marsha Banasiewicz, and Kathy Ray–with 1927 LeFrance Fire Truck.