Tigers recognize Seniors on Friday
It was Senior Day for members of the Class of 2026 at the Macon County baseball field. They played that home game on Friday Apr 17. The Tigers recognized seniors Gage Jones, Roman Brawner, Matthew Wheeley, Chase Keene, and Hayden Dean and their parents in a ceremony before the game. We wish these young men…
Read MoreThe Macon County High Tigerette softball team split their pair of games this week. On Monday Apr 13 Macon traveled to face Livingston Academy. The Lady Wildcats had some hot bats as they scored in all of the six innings they came to the plate. The Tigerettes did manage to push across three runs late…
Read MoreTigerette softball nears end of season
The Macon County High School Tigerettes softball team is nearing the end of their regular season. They participated in three games this past week. On Tuesday Apr 21 Macon traveled to Central Magnet in Murfreesboro for a district game. Macon jumped out to a 4-0 after five innings. Magnet scored one in the bottom of…
Read MoreTigers record three wins
The Macon County High School baseball team was able to move their record to 21-10-1 this past week. They won three of their four games. On Monday Apr 20 the Tigers travelled to Central Magnet for the first of three District 8AA games in a row. After jumping out to a 3-0 lead then falling…
Read MoreMacon wins District 8-3A Tournament
The Macon County Tigers won the district 8-3A Tournament last week in Watertown. They entered the week as the #2 seed. Macon began play on Thursday Apr 30 against Central Magnet. With the game tied 1-1 Macon would plate one run in the bottom of the fourth and two in the fifth to take a…
Read MoreTakes two days to decide softball champion
The Macon County High School Tigerette softball team had to play for two days to determine the regular season championship. They fought it out with Watertown. On Tuesday Apr 28th the Tigerettes had Senior Day scheduled. Emma Farley, Katie Jo Shockley, and Ryleigh Coley were recognized in a ceremony before the game along with their…
Read MoreTigers are Region 4AAA Champions
The Macon County Tiger baseball team hosted the Region 4AAA baseball playoff this past weekend in Lafayette. The Tigers brought home their first Region Championship. Macon opened the weekend with a game against Livingston Academy on Friday night on May 8. The Tigers wasted little time as the top of the order produced two runs…
Read MoreTigerette season ends in Watertown
The Macon County High School Tigerette softball team saw their season come to an end this week. They were playing the District 8-AAA tournament in Watertown. The first game was on Monday May 4 against DeKalb County. The Tigerettes jumped out to an early 5-2 lead after five innings and held on late to get…
Read MoreMacon County Planning Commission
Commission Plays Key Role as County Continues to Grow By John Cook As Macon County continues to grow and develop, the Macon County Planning Commission plays an increasingly visible role in decisions that can affect property owners, builders, developers and residents throughout the county. The Planning Commission reviews matters involving land use, development, subdivisions and…
Read MoreProposed 95-Home Development Raises Questions Over Taxes, Services and What Residents Gain
By Misty Gammons-Green LAFAYETTE, Tenn. – A proposed residential development along Maple Grove Road is raising questions among local residents about growth, property taxes and what homeowners could gain or potentially give up, if the project moves forward. Local developer Marcus Smith has purchased property with plans to develop approximately 95 homes throughout the Maple…
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