Paris, TN Lodge No. 816 was instituted in 1950, and currently has 179 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded GRATITUDE and BEACON Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 550 Russell St, Paris, TN.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Keith Martin, and the Secretary is Melanie Lewis.