Tennessee Gardening
The culture of African people greatly affected the history of Tennessee gardening. Many of the two hundred thousand slaves here grew gardens for themselves and their owners. We still grow crops from seeds brought here from Africa.
Read MoreBilly Wilson McClard, 91
Billy Wilson McClard, age 91, of Lafayette, TN went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2012 at NHC Place Cool Springs in Franklin. A native of Macon County, he was the only child of the late Clarence and Nallie (Porter) McClard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…
Read MoreMary Frances Oldham Reed, 87
Mrs. Mary Frances Oldham Reed, age 87, of Lafayette, Tennessee and formerly of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Knollwood Manor in Lafayette. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Frances Oldham Reed were conducted Saturday, 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Jeff Blackwell and Elder Guthrie…
Read MoreRBSHS Girls Lose to Trousdale County in Semi-Finals of District 8A
The Red Boiling Springs Lady Bulldogs came into their semi-final game of the district 8A tournament needing only a victory over the Lady Yellow Jackets to put them in the finals against Gordonsville on Monday night.
Read MoreTigers advance in District 9-AA Tournament
The MCHS Tigers will move ahead to the District 9-AA after beating the Eagles of Westmoreland on Saturday. This win puts MCHS into the finals to be played on Tuesday the 21st of February.
Read MoreBulldogs Lose in District 8A Tourney
The Trousdale County Yellow Jackets had just lost to the Red Boiling Springs Bulldogs last week on the Bulldogs’ court in their final regular season game and the Yellow Jackets looked bad for losing that game.
Read MoreMCJHS Teams Exit in Semi-Finals
Both the Macon County Junior High Boys and Girls teams lost this past week in the semi-finals of the TNT State Middle School Tournament. Both Macon teams provided fans with some great basketball and a memorable season.
Read MoreMacon Tigers Capture Season Title
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Tigers claimed the regular season 9AA title this week with two conference wins over White House and Westmoreland. The team now has 20 wins on the season and will say good-bye to four talented Seniors from this squad
Read MoreTigerettes Say Good-Bye to Seniors
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Tigerettes improve to 23-4 on the season, picking up two wins over White House and Westmoreland. While they finish the regular season in a tie for first place in District 9AA, they say farewell to four terrific senior players.
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Split Games at Season’s End
By: Wally Etheridge Last Tuesday night was senior night for the Lady Bulldogs and they made the night very special by beating 8th district rival Trousdale County 46-44 in overtime to keep the Lady Bulldogs in second place in district 8A.
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