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Major Attractions and Activities in the Area
 In the mid 1990s, the downtown area underwent major renovations to bring the square back to its original 1920s-era style. The downtown area is bustling with business in unique shops (mostly antique) on the beautiful town square.
The Paris Henry County Arts Council contributes much to the overall quality of life of Henry County through exhibits, showcases, plays, musicals, concerts and arts in education. Visit their website www.phcarts.com.
 Established in 1989, the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center is housed in Cavitt Place, the most prestigious mansion in Paris when it was built in 1916. The Heritage Center has various temporary exhibits and a permanent exhibit on the history of Henry County.
 A sixty-foot tall replica of the Eiffel Tower is located in Paris. It was constructed in 1992 of 500 pieces of Douglas fir and 6,000 steel rods. When the wood started to deteriorate, it was reconstructed with all steel. It is located in Memorial Park where there are tennis courts, swimming pool, soccer fields, walking trails and a Frisbee golf course.
Paris is also the home of the "World's Biggest Fish Fry," and every year at the end of April it is celebrated with a parade, art and craft fair, a rodeo and a fun fair.
The Henry County Courthouse is West Tennessee's oldest working judicial building and the third courthouse on this site. The existing building was built in 1896. The Veterans' Memorial and the Confederate Soldier statue grace the lawn.
 Paris Winery (2982 Harvey Bowden Rd): A taste of Italy with Tennessee hospitality. Enjoy the relaxed country setting and old world charm on a 100 acre working family farm, vineyard and winery. Experience complimentary wine tasting, picnic near the pond or stroll through the vineyards while enjoying handcrafted wines. For more info please visit: http://www.pariswinery.com/
Wal-Mart and other chain stores are located here, but so are locally owned shops and boutiques. Small department stores and sporting goods stores dot the downtown where many of the buildings have been restored to their original Victorian appearance. The local Downtown Merchants' Association wields a lot of clout and urges merchants to retire their stores to their 1920s look. The centerpiece of the downtown area is the Henry County Courthouse, a structure that has been completely and faithfully restored to its original appearance by Paris/Henry County Development Corp., a non-profit group in which many seniors participate. This is a town square that effectively competes with the chain stores and ensures a lively downtown, something not found in all small towns.
Three major retirement publications voted Paris, TN a top retirement community:
TopRetirements.com voted Paris, TN one of the top 5 retirement communities in the US.
BestRetirementSpots.com lists Paris as a 'Best Retirement Spot'
And www.RetirementLifestyles.com voted Paris 'a prime retirement city'.
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