Macon County Chronicle
Mother Faces Three Counts of Child Neglect
By Jessie Williams A 32-year-old Lafayette mother was charged with three counts of child neglect after local law enforcement discovered three of her young children alone in the roadway near their home. According to an affidavit of complaint filed by responding Lafayette Police Officer Jake Ayers, he was dispatched to the Cothron Dr. residence on…
Read MoreMan Dies After Overdosing During Transport to Jail
A Portland, Tennessee, man was arrested last week, and began overdosing during his transport to the Macon County Jail. He later died in the hospital. A report regarding the incident was written by Sergeant Friar and states the following: On 4/27/2025 at about 7:24 p.m., I, Sgt Friar was parked stationary at Gravely Hill Baptist…
Read MoreMy Brother’s Keeper: Codes & Camper Living
By Misty Green A local man is fighting the Tennessee State Code to allow his 80-year-old brother to live in a camper on his land. In Tennessee, codes are generally not only violated if a complaint is filed. Many laws are enforced through various mechanisms, including direct investigation, public awareness campaigns, and other means, and…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Results in Arrest of Drug Dealer
By Jessie Williams A 36-year-old Goodlettsville man was arrested by Macon County law enforcement last week after admitting to selling narcotics – dealing mainly with crack cocaine. According to a report filed by Deputy Lopata, the officer was on patrol on April 17, 2025 when he observed a vehicle crossing the yellow center line while…
Read MorePalace Evacuation Heroes to be Honored; New RBS Tourism Logo Revealed
By Misty Green The Red Boiling Springs City Council met on April 10, 2025, for the monthly meeting, and discussion before it began was filled with citizens sharing their recollection of scary events surrounding the severe round of storms that traveled through Macon County last week. “There was a bunch of people taking shelter here…
Read MoreJail Addition Project to Cost Extra $75K
By Misty Green During the Monday, April 7 Macon County Committee of the Whole, Sheriff Wilburn told commissioners that 50 inmates must be housed in another facility for approximately three weeks for construction on the $1,911,476.31 Jail addition project. Sheriff Wilburn said he had spoken with Putnam County Prison and that they could accommodate the…
Read MoreJessa Spears Named 2025 S3DA Tennessee State Shooter of Year
Jessa Spears Named the 2025 S3DA Tennessee State Shooter of the Year, the most prestigious award given after each archery season. This honor recognizes outstanding performance, consistency, and dedication in scholastic 3D archery. To be eligible for Shooter of the Year, archers must complete in a least three regional tournaments as well as the State Championship. …
Read MoreStore Clerk’s Vehicle Stolen, Suspect Arrested
By Jessie Williams A 38-year-old Lafayette man was arrested last week after allegedly stealing a car while the owner was working inside a local business. According to the affidavit of complaint, filed by arresting officer Jake Ayers of the Lafayette Police Department, law enforcement was dispatched to the business at around 8 p.m. on April…
Read MoreConvicted Murderer & Passenger Arrested
By Jessie Williams A convicted murderer out of Kentucky and his passenger were arrested in Macon County last week following a traffic stop that resulted in the discovery of a loaded gun, drugs and drug paraphernalia. According to reports filed by Sergeant Clinton Friar of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, it was around 3 a.m.…
Read MoreDriver’s License Kiosk at RBS Library
A driver’s license self-service kiosk is now available at the Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee Branch Public Library during regular business hours. RBS Branch Library is located at 335 E. Main Street, RBS, TN 37150 Kiosk Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2…
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