Paris, Tenn.–A huge crowd was on hand for Saturday night’s CASA Chili Cook-Off and with 18 groups of chili makers, there was plenty of good chili to go around. Proceeds go toward the CASA program (Court-Appointed Special Advocates).
Winners were: Judges’ Chili Choice–“Blazing Saddles” by Darrin Thompson, State Farm; and Brian Tusa, Edward Jones Investments; Peoples’ Chili Choice–Atkins-Porter Neighborhood Association with their racing theme; Best Booth–Project Bridge and Best Team Spirit–Springhill Baptist Church.
In photos: The Project Bridge crew (Sandy Rowlett as black spider, Leah Howe as armadillo, Bonnie Stiles as purple and black spider, Bonnie Cloar as bird and Vickie Boyd); the Atkins-Porter “Gasoline Alley” booth; and Martha Campbell, one of the organizers, as a red hot chili pepper. (Shannon McFarlin photos).
