Local high school holds spicy fundraiser that really cooks

ATWOOD, Tenn.– A West Tennessee high school had an interesting idea for a fundraiser.

West Carroll High School held a special school district chili cook-off Saturday evening with a live auction.

Families from school came together with different pots of chili to compete for the chili cook-off crown and bid on items of interest.
Chili fans were able to place donations into a container in front of the chili that best suited them and bid on household items with a paddle.

“I think I speak for all of us when I say we’re a family, you know anything we’ve done thanks to our wonderful project graduation president has just been over the top so tonight going to be another over the top event,” said Mandy Bryan, a volunteer with the chili cook-off.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Class of 2026 Project Graduation which directly benefits graduating students.