Paris, TN, is located in Henry County, northwest of the state. It's around two hours west of Nashville, ... there are also more opportunities for outdoor activities than in Paris, France, ...

It was the first town incorporated in West Tennessee (1823) and was named after the French capitol in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783).

Paris, Tennessee, hosts festivals and events all year long, ... This park is 841 acres of nature and outdoor activities, including an 18-hole golf course.

The Henry County Tourism Authority approved funding for a wide range of events during its Monday meeting, including arts, fishing and demolition derby attractions.

The population of Paris, Tennessee grows tenfold this time of year, for the annual Fish Fry, a four-day festival of beauty pageants, rodeos, motocross racing and 12,000 pounds of fried catfish.