57+ min ago  (780+ words) The Macon County Board of Education approved a variety of budget, contract, and operational items during its regular monthly meeting on June 11, as members continued preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Board Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (872+ words) Macon County Hillbilly Days returns next week, and promises to provide entertainment for the entire family! The 50th Annual Macon County Hillbilly Days event, sponsored by the Lafayette Lions and Lioness Lions Clubs is set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (145+ words) Peggy Carver Kirby, age 89 of Lafayette, TN passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2026 at the Signature Health Care in South Pittsburgh, TN. Funeral Services for Peggy Carver Kirby will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2026 at 1: 00 pm from the chapel of Anderson…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (262+ words) Linda C. Moorhead was born November 30, 1947, in Gallatin, TN. She GREW UP" in Decatur, GA, attending Avondale High School and later finishing her formal education at Texas Wesleyan College, Fort Worth, TX. She GREW OUT " serving as Pastor Warren Moorhead's wife…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (126+ words) Macon County Chronicle I would like to give an update on the Long Creek bridge project The Tennessee Department of Transportation completed an assessment on the bridge, which required us to close it in the later part of last year…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (216+ words) Last week, May 11th through May 16th, Macon Community Hospital proudly celebrated National Hospital Week with a week full of food, fun, and appreciation for our dedicated employees. This year's theme, "Healing Happens Here," highlighted the compassion, commitment, and teamwork that our…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (344+ words) The Macon County High School Tigerette softball team saw their season come to an end this week. They were playing the District 8-AAA tournament in Watertown. The first game was on Monday May 4 against De Kalb County. The Tigerettes jumped…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (231+ words) By Macon County Chronicle The unofficial results of the county wide primaries have been recorded. The primary was on Tuesday May 5, 2026. There were a total of 3, 839 total votes cast which represents a 23. 5% voter turnout (out of 16, 328 registered voters). There were…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (405+ words) The Macon County Tiger baseball team hosted the Region 4 AAA baseball playoff this past weekend in Lafayette. The Tigers brought home their first Region Championship. Eli Carver got the win on the mound for Macon. The junior southpaw threw six…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (405+ words) The Macon County Tiger baseball team hosted the Region 4 AAA baseball playoff this past weekend in Lafayette. The Tigers brought home their first Region Championship. Eli Carver got the win on the mound for Macon. The junior southpaw threw six…...