Macon County Chronicle
Macon 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 MoreWanted Michigan Man Believed to Have Fled TN
By Jessie Williams Local law enforcement believes the wanted 26-year-old Michigan man, who crashed a Ford F150 truck into Citizens Bank on Scottsville Rd. is no longer in the state of Tennessee. Arian Ras-Devries was last seen in Macon County fleeing from the scene on Tuesday, July 29, wearing black pants and no shirt. He…
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…
Read MoreIntoxicated Man Shoots at ‘Home Intruders’
By Jessie Williams A 38-year-old Lafayette man was arrested last week after allegedly shooting at non-existent home intruders while under the influence of drugs. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Macon County Sergeant Meyer, Leonardo Justo called the Macon County Sheriff’s Office on July 17, 2025 to report a home intrusion at his…
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 MoreBoard Receives Bids for New School
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on July 8th at 6 pm at the Macon County Junior High auditorium. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order and Mark Darnell led the prayer and Wayne Marsh led the pledge of allegiance. A motion was made by Lionel Borders…
Read MoreRemembering 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.…
Read MoreRBS Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault
By Jessie Williams A 32-year-old Red Boiling Springs man was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly beating and choking his girlfriend. According to a report filed by RBS Chief of Police Jeffery Maynard, he was dispatched to RBS Market on June 28, 2025 in reference to a domestic dispute that had taken place at a…
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 MoreRegistered Sex Offender Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
By Jessie Williams A registered sex offender residing in Lafayette faces new charges after child pornography was found on his phone and TV during a state probation check of his residence. According to reports filed by Macon County Detective Robert Jacoby, his office was notified on Monday, June 16, that state probation officers had gone…
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