Former Lafayette Police Captain Passes Away
Retired United States Army Command Sergeant Major and Lafayette Police Captain Henry Behr passed away on Thursday in Overton County Tennessee. Sgt. Major Behr was a native of Dallas TX and moved to Celina TN after retiring from a decorated career serving nearly 27 years in the U.S. Army in several major conflicts. Shortly after…
Read MoreSt. Jude Charity Auction this Saturday!
Another year has come and gone, and Ben Bray is getting ready to take the platform this Saturday, January 10, 2026, to conduct the 16th Annual St. Jude Charity Auction, sponsored by Ben Bray Real Estate & Auction Company, in Lafayette. The event will be held at the Sally Wells Building, located at the Macon…
Read MoreSt. Jude Charity Auction Set For Jan. 10, 2026
Another year has come and gone, and Ben Bray is getting ready to take the platform on Saturday, January 10, 2026, to conduct the 16th Annual St. Jude Charity Auction, sponsored by Ben Bray Real Estate & Auction Company, in Lafayette. The event will be held at the Sally Wells Building, located at the Macon…
Read MoreFormer D.A. Tommy Thompson Passes Away
General Tom P. “Tommy” Thompson, Jr., a respected public servant, longtime District Attorney General, and devoted family man, passed away on December 12, 2025. Known for his integrity, deep sense of justice, and unwavering commitment to the people he served, Tommy leaves behind a legacy that spans more than five decades of legal and civic…
Read MoreChristmas on the Square Dec. 5th
The City of Lafayette presents Christmas on the Square, Friday, December 5th from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a Christmas train, horse & carriage rides, food trucks, shopping, and a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus & the Grinch. Christmas train sponsored by Macon Bank &…
Read MoreCity Christmas Parades Saturday, Dec. 6th
Christmas is just around the corner and you don’t want to miss out on the Lafayette and Red Boiling Springs Christmas parades set for Saturday, December 6, 2025. The 2025 Macon County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, in Lafayette, will kick off at 1 p.m. and the theme is “Cowboy Christmas.” This year’s Grand Marshal…
Read MoreCommunity to Honor Local Heroes: Veterans Day Parade and Celebration Nov. 11
Macon County will come together on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to honor those who have served our nation during the annual Veterans Day Parade and Celebration. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. on the Courthouse Square in Lafayette, Tennessee. The day will open with a ceremony recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of all U.S.…
Read MoreHouse Fire on Hwy. 52 East
The Lafayette Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on Highway 52 East, that heavily damaged a two-story wood frame house on Tuesday afternoon, August 26. According to Fire Chief Todd Wagoner, upon arrival fire was coming out of a second story window and they were able to knock some of the fire down…
Read More69th Annual Mid-TN AACA Fall Meet Car Show, Sept. 6, 2025
The 69th Annual Middle Tennessee Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (Mid-TN AACA) Fall Meet Antique Car Show will be this weekend, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, held in the beautiful Historic Hotel District of Red Boiling Springs on East Main Street. Bring the whole family and come out and enjoy this special…
Read MoreState Rep. Kelly Keisling Highlights Back-to-School Savings During Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Kelly Keisling, R-Byrdstown, is encouraging Tennessee families to take advantage of the state’s annual sales tax holiday, set for Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. During the tax-free weekend, shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers without paying state sales tax. The exemption also applies to eligible…
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