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Lafayette City Pool Now Open!

Lafayette Mayor Tony Day would like to announce that the Lafayette City Pool is now open and he invites everyone to come on out and swim, dive into the deep in, or work on your summer tan. Pool hours are Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.…

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Lafayette City Councilmen Sworn In

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the winning candidates in the race for three Lafayette City Council seats were sworn in by City Recorder Kristie Talley, with Lafayette Mayor Tony Day looking on. Pictured, left to right: Kristie Talley, Mayor Day, Scott Gammons, Lynn Newberry and David Kempf. (Photo by D. Gregory)

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Lafayette Lions & Lioness Club Radio Auction, Oct. 27-29

The 29th Annual Lafayette Lions & Lioness Lions Club Radio Auction will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 27, 28, 29. Tune-in to WLCT 102.1 FM each day, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. and call Macon Bank & Trust at 615-666-2121 to submit your bids on a variety of items and services donated…

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Lafayette National Guard Armory to Close

By Debbie Gregory After 38 years, the National Guard Armory located at 1200 Russell Drive in Lafayette, is on the list to be decommissioned, and the facility will be closed. According to the Tennessee Department of Military, the National Guard is decommissioning and closing several armories as part of a statewide initiative to consolidate units…

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Remembering Paul Thompson…

By Debbie Gregory A dear friend of the Macon County Chronicle, Mr. Paul Thompson, passed away last week and it has only been three months since I wrote a story about his retirement from Tri-County Electric after 27 years with the company, 24 of those years as CEO. Today, I am writing about his death.…

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Primary Healthcare Group Relocating

By Debbie Gregory Primary Healthcare Group, located at 207 Hwy. 52 By-Pass West in Lafayette, is excited to announce that their office is relocating across the street, where they will continue to provide quality and exceptional family care, according to the new owner, Mr. Eric Johnson, of Portland, Tennessee. “We need more space to grow,…

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Over $57,000 Raised for St. Jude Children’s Hospital

A lot of hard work went into the St. Jude Charity Auction on Saturday, January 11, 2025, but it was well worth it as the Ben Bray Real Estate & Auction Company raised $57,896 (at the end of the auction) for the children’s research hospital, with more donations coming in. The Macon County Chronicle extends…

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“Shop With A Cop”…Gifts From the Heart

By Debbie Gregory The holiday season is here once again, and “Shop With A Cop”, spearheaded by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, will bring Yuletide joy to several area children by helping out with Christmas gifts, from the heart. Thanks to the hard work and huge community response effort, over 50 children will have a…

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30th Annual Makin Macon Fit, Sept. 7

Put on a pair of jogging shorts, lace up your favorite tennis shoes and head on out to the 30th annual Makin’ Macon Fit Family Fitness Festival on Saturday, September 7th, at Macon County Junior High School with festivities to kick off at 8 a.m. This event is designed to benefit Macon County schools and…

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