Piperton Board Dedicate the Public Works Building to Charles McElwee
The City of Piperton Board met on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Mayor Henry Coats said we want to honor one of our long time residents Charles McElwee who has lived here since 1973. He helped start the Piperton volunteer fire department, along with Charles Priddy and Chester Webb. Charlie also served as a city commissioner…
Read MoreFayette Academy 2023 Basketball Homecoming Court
These are members of the Fayette Academy 2023 Basketball Homecoming Court and Representatives. The Homecoming game is Friday, January 27th, with junior varsity Boys at 4:30 and Varsity Boys at 6:30. Homecoming festivities will begin after the junior varsity Boys game. There is no Varsity Girls game that night. Front row, left to right: Addison…
Read MoreOfficers Retiring from Fayette County Sheriff’s Office are Honored
The Fayette County Sheriff’s office would like to thank these men for their many years of service to the department and the citizens of Fayette County. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement. Pictured presenting the plaques of appreciation is Sheriff Bobby Riles. Sgt. Doug Davis served 36 years, Lt. Wayne Hobson 39 years, and Ed Pendleton…
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Michael Ward Celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Michael and Pamela Ward of Hickory Withe, TN, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a vacation in Lake Tahoe, California. They were married December 2, 1972, at the Bartlett home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Culver Jr.
Read MoreFayette County Trustee’s Office Moved
The Cooper Moving Company packed up and moved Fayette County Trustee Charles McNab’s office to its new temporary location at 17505 Hwy 64 east next to Family Dollar Store on January 10th. Other offices are slated to move in the next two or three weeks. This is happening because the historic courthouse will undergo renovations…
Read MoreDartha and Billy Parker Celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary
Billy and Dartha Parker of Somerville, TN, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a dinner with their family. They were married on December 29, 1962 in Tuscumbia, AL.
Read MoreFayette County Tankers Sent to Aid City of Memphis
The Fayette County Fire Department sent two tankers and crew, Tanker #7 and Tanker #14, to the City of Memphis fire department to help support their low water pressure issue during the frigid weather. Fayette County Fire Chief Rich Hartfield stated this is the second year that we have aided them with water supply. He…
Read MoreSomerville Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Walley and Rep. Gant
The Town of Somerville hosted a Town Hall meeting last Thursday, January 5, 2023, with Senator Page Walley and Representative Ron Gant. It was held at the UT Martin Somerville Center for a question and answer session. Rep. Gant thanked everyone for all the prayers, cards, and flowers sent after his car accident. Rep.…
Read MoreFayette County Agricultural Extension Service Welcomes New Agent, Liesl Stevenson
Liesl Stevenson is the new Fayette County Agriculture & Natural Resources agent. Her husband is a recently retired U.S. Navy Master Chief and they have three children. She looks forward to assisting and growing horticulture programs for the residents of Fayette County.
Read MoreThe History of the Adams Brothers Company In Memory of George Adams and Warren Adams, Sr.
This article is reprinted from The Fayette Falcon archives of August 30, 2006, in honor of Mr. George Adams who passed away December 19, 2022, and his late brother, Warren Adams, Sr. The company was located in Eads, Tennessee, and was a vital part not only in the workforce, but also in the personal lives…
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