Local News

Commission does not pass zoning amendment
The Lincoln County Commission voted not to pass a proposed zoning amendment concerning “Home Occupation in an Accessory Structure” with standards to the Lincoln County Zoning Resolution during last Tuesday’s meeting. The proposed zoning was part of File# ZR 2026-3. A report was created by Lincoln County Planning and Zoning on April 2,2026, and was recommended for approval by the Lincoln County Planning Commission on April 6, 2026.

Commission votes to not allow data centers in county
Data centers and their impact on communities have been widely discussed in counties, cities and towns across the region in the past several weeks.

BOMA to hold public hearings for FY27 budgets
A public hearing for the fiscal year 2027 City of Fayetteville budget will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. The budget is public record and can be viewed at the Municipal Building prior to the public hearing.
BOMA approves applying for two grants, awards bid
D uring its May 12 regular monthly meeting, the Fayetteville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved awarding a bid for a heating and cooling unit at the recreation building; approved a memorandum of understanding to help pay lifeguards at the pool during the summer; approved applying for a HOME grant and a clean water grant; and approved issuing two event permits.
TDOT reminds drivers to slow down in work areas
L incoln County officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation are asking drivers to “please slow down.” Officials said this is especially important when drivers see orange flashing lights on the roadway.
School Board approves guaranteed maximun price for Highland Rim renovations and technology
T he Lincoln County Board of Education considered the acceptance of the guaranteed maximum price for the Highland Rim renovation at its May 4 monthly meeting. The agenda item was twofold. In addition to approving the multi-million dollar guaranteed maximum price, the board also approved an additional cost for technology for the school addition.
