09-25-24 Public Notices
Fayette Ware High School NJROTC Presented With Trophy
Following the 9/11 Patriots Day ceremony, eight cadets from Fayette-Ware NJROTC Wildcat Company participated in the 4th Annual Arkansas Cadet Leadership Course from June 16-22, 2024, at Camp Joseph T. Robinson Army National Guard Post in Little Rock, Arkansas. The FWCHS NJROTC Wildcat Company was awarded the Best Overall Unit based on their combined scores…
Read More100-Year-Old Fayette County Businesses Recognized
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Alex Wilson and Blake Swaggart from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development came to Somerville to present certificates and recognition to four Fayette County businesses that have been in business for at least 100 years. They are Farmers Hardware, Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home, The Bank…
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Baptist Memorial Hospital is Coming to Fayette County
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Hospital Committee of the Fayette County Commission, along with County Mayor Skip Taylor, met with Baptist Hospital officials to approve a new hospital to be built in Fayette County. It will be located on the northwest corner of Hwy 64 and Warren Road. This lot is owned by Chickasaw…
Read MoreServices Held September 12th for Sheriff’s Department Captain Dale Phillips
Capt. Shannon Dale Phillips 1971 – 2024 Shannon Dale Phillips, age 52, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday evening, September 7, 2024. Dale was born October 25, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Billy Joe Phillips and Linda Thompson Smith. He graduated from Craigmont High School and continued his education at the…
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New School Board Members Take Oath of Office
The Fayette County School Board met on Thursday, September 5, 2024. A swearing in ceremony was held first by County Mayor Skip Taylor for the new members. They are, left to right, David Reeves, Dr. Mike Brown, Becky Trimm, Merrell Miller, and Hal Rounds. Board member Warner Speakman was chosen as Chairman and Dr. Brown…
Read MorePiperton City Hall’s Open House on September 5th
The City of Piperton held an Open House last Thursday, September 5th, for their new city hall location at Piper House. The city purchased this home close to the former city hall and spent several months renovating it. State Rep. Ron Gant presented Mayor Henry Coats with a Tennessee state seal. Residents enjoyed touring the…
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