Paris is home to the World's Largest Fish Fry Festival and Fair which brings in approximately 70,000 people for the week-long celebration the last week of April. The Festival offers many daily and evening actives, including fishing tournaments and prizes.

The new Paris Winery offers daily tours and unique wines from over 6,000 vines on their lovely property. Lisa and Ruggero Ciarrochi invite you to visit them at their vineyard on Highway 641 South, less than 6 miles past the 218 Bypass. Please call 731-644-9500 to schedule a visit.

Other places of interest and activities within 30 minutes of Paris, TN include:

  • Kentucky Lake
  • Land Between the Lakes Recreational Area Nature Center
  • The Elk and Bison Prairie Home Place from 1850
  • Davey Crocket's Grandson's Gravesite in the Paris City Cemetery
  • Planetarium
  • Fort Henry and Fort Donelson Civil War Museum and National Cemetery
  • Paris Landing State Park
  • Golf Courses
  • Many antique shops and unique gift shops
  • The 60 foot replica of the Eiffel Tower
  • The second oldest court house in Tennessee within the beautiful square of Paris
  • Genealogical Library
  • Murray State University
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Day Spa with services for both men and women
Local dining choices range from fast food to catfish (a southern speciaty), Italian, Mexican, Chinese, steak houses... there is something for everyone in Paris and its surrounding area.

Paris, TN is located within a 2 hour drive of Nashville and Memphis. Forty-seven percent of the United States population is within 1 days drive from Paris!


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