County Considers Funding $50,000 for Courthouse Preservation Grant
By Misty Green On September 15, 2025, during the meeting of the Macon County Legislative Body, a motion was made by Commissioner Larry West, seconded by Helen Hesson, to allow County Attorney Guy Holliman and County Mayor Steve Jones to secure a real estate company with experience in commercial property sales to assist with selling…
Read MoreMacon County Commission Prepares for Oct. 20 Collaboration Session with Board of Education
By Misty Green During the October 6, 2025, Macon County Committee of the Whole meeting, County Mayor Steve Jones opened the floor to Director of Schools Shawn Carter for updates. While Carter stated he had no new items to present, he reminded commissioners of the upcoming collaboration session between the Macon County Board of Education…
Read MoreCharlie Kirk Vigil Planned for Sept. 30 at Key Park
A Charlie Kirk Vigil will be held on September 30, 2025 at Key Park in Lafayette, Tennessee, from 6 – 7 p.m., with speakers: Abby Head, representing Turning Point USA Tennessee Tech Chapter; Macon County Sheriff Joey Wilburn; and Pastor Todd Austin, and singing by Trevor Swindle. The lady behind this memorial event planned in…
Read MoreCounty Approves Ag Land Rezoning, Discusses Funding New Vocational School
By Misty Green The Macon County Legislative Body gathered on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Administration Building. It held a public hearing for two property rezoning requests: the 39 Henry Circle rezoning request to go from industrial land to agricultural land, and Modern Development’s 46-acre property rezoning request located south of Highway 52. The…
Read MorePickleball Court Planned for City of Red Boiling Springs: How Much Will it Cost?
By Misty Green During the Thursday, September 11, 2025, gathering of the Red Boiling Springs City Council, it was stated on the agenda under the Parks Department, that Quentin Haggard would like to present a proposal to change the tennis court to a pickleball court at its current location on 210 E Main Street. Pickleball…
Read MoreAbe Gaskins: I’ll Pay $10K for the Spirit of the Community
By Misty Green The City Council of Lafayette, Tennessee gathered together on August 19 at City Hall for the Committee of the Whole meeting, and the first item on the agenda was to discuss the contract with Abe Gaskins, co-owner of Safari Enterprises, LLC. On May 24, 2021, it was announced through the Tennessee Department…
Read MoreMacon County’s State Route 52 Microsurfacing, Drive at Your Own Risk
By Misty Green Current roadwork on State Route 52, near Red Boiling Springs, has been one of this week’s hot topics of conversation in Macon County, Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) began the microsurfacing road treatment early this past week on the section of highway from Leo Whitley Road to Todd Avenue, which…
Read MoreNO Tax Increase for 2025-26
By Misty Green Through some hard number crunching, Macon County Mayor Steve Jones stated during the July 7, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting that this year’s budget can be passed with zero tax increases to support it. RESOLUTION NO. 7-3/25 – A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY IN MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE FISCAL…
Read MoreJuly 4th Fireworks Event to be Held at Winding Stairs
By Misty Green Lafayette City Mayor Tony Day is excited to announce that a free community July 4th Fireworks Event has been planned for this coming Friday night, and along with a marvelous firework display provided by Dale Hix, this evening will also be offering food that can be purchased from several different kinds of…
Read MoreBeware: Reduced Speed Limit on Hwy 52 in RBS
By Misty Green During the May 8, 2025, Red Boiling Springs City Council meeting, it was voted to reduce the speed limit that runs along side the Hillwood shopping center from 40 mph down to 30 mph. Police Chief Jeffery Maynard confirmed that drivers were given a two-week grace period to get accustomed to the…
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