Free 2025 Tax Preparation and E-filing

Free Tax Preparation and E-filing of 2025 tax returns is available by Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (VITA) volunteers for anyone whose income for 2025 is generally less than $67,000. Volunteers are available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through April 15 at West End Baptist Church, 200 Morgan Ave. North. No appointment is necessary.

Leadership Lincoln applications open

The Class of 2026-27 Leadership Lincoln application process is open through Aug. 5, 2026. Participants gain expanded knowledge of the community, develop relationships and acquire skills to assume a more active and effective role in addressing community needs. Available at https://www.fayettevillelincolncountychamberof-commerce. com, applications should be returned by Aug. 5 to the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, 208 Elk Avenue South, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

April 16 Head Start meeting

The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the South Central Human Resource Agency Central Office, 1437 Winchester Hwy.

April 17 LCHS STEAM Night

Lincoln County High School (LCHS) is hosting STEAM Night “From Imagination to Innovation” from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. This free community event is open to k-12 students, families, homeschool groups and community members. Local businesses, industries, technical programs and community organizations are invited to participate. Tables and space will be provided at no cost. Reserve space by April 1. Reply to mleblanc@lcdoe.org. LCHS is located at 1233 Huntsville Highway.

LC Amateur Radio at STEAM Night

The Lincoln County Amateur Radio Association will have an on-air demonstration from a working station at the LCHS STEAM event.

FFA Greenhouse Plant Sale

Lincoln County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Greenhouse Plant Sale will be held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17 and from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 18 behind Lincoln County High School, 1233 Huntsville Highway.

April 18 12th Annual Slawburger Chase 5k

The 12th Annual Slawburger Chase 5K will be held from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Lincoln County High School’s cross country course. The event is for all fitness levels from seasoned distance runners to walkers. Proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit Always Endure. For more information or to sign up, go to alwaysendure.com/ upcomingevents.

Slawburger Festival

Fayetteville Main Street is hosting the family-friendly annual Slawburger Festival in downtown Fayetteville from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. The Slawburger Eating Competition begins at 1:30 p.m. with both youth and adult divisions. Register for the competition online at https://www. eventeny.com/events/slawburger- 202626235.

Country Ham Breakfast

A Country Ham Breakfast will be held from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Andrew Jackson Lodge #68, located on the corner of Shelbyville Highway and Thornton Taylor Parkway. Takeout orders are available. Tickets are $10 each and include a drink. For tickets contact Charles Gault at 931433-6959 or 931-625-9018.

Elk Valley Crafters Spring Show

The Elk Valley Crafters Spring Show will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Lincoln County High School. All fees collected from the craft shows are donated to charitable and worthwhile organizations. For more information about renting a space, go to www.elkvalleycrafters.

com.

Voodoo Customs annual car, truck, bike show

Voodoo Customs is hosting its third annual spring car, truck, bikes and kids show at Lincoln County High School, 1223 Huntsville Hwy. Elk Valley Crafters and a swap meet with free set up is part of the event. Food truck vendors will be onsite. Entry fee for the car show is $20 and $5 for kids. Registration is from 9 a.m. until noon; awards and 50/50 give away is at 1:30 p.m. Voodoo Customs is a nonprofit helping those in need. Contact Joe Burns at 931-993-8190 or Brenda Burns at 931-9938289.

April 23 Scams Stop Here Presentation

Fayetteville Senior Citizens Center will hold a Scams Stop Here presentation with the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs. The center is located at 908 Washington Street West, Fayetteville.

April 24 LCHS alumni basketball game

The Lincoln County High School Herman Hardin Alumni Game will take place at 6 p.m. at Lincoln County Hight School. All proceeds benefit the future Herman Hardin scholarship recipients. For questions or to register, contact Shelby Hardiman at shardiman@lcdoe.org.

April 25 Annual Heart of RCA Benefit & Auction

The Annual Riverside Christian Academy (RCA) Benefit Dinner & Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults, $30 for a child or student and $275 for a table of eight reservation. Tickets may be purchased in the RCA front office or via https:www.eventbright. com/e/heart-of-rca-benefi t-dinner-auction-2026-tickets- 1985242708382?aff=oddtdtcreator. RCA is located at 116 Riverside Lane.

Spring Fling Crafter’s Market

The Spring Fling Crafters Market will be held from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 1003 Hedgemont Avenue. The event includes crafters, food trucks and onsite entertainment.

Benefit Car, Truck and Bike Show

A Car, Truck and Bike Show will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Don Davidson Park, 1701 Wilson Parkway. Food trucks and other vendors will be onsite. Entry fee is $20. Funds raised go to local veterans and Clothe Our Kids.

Our Town Fair

Petersburg’s Our Town Fair will be held from noon until 4 p.m. at Morgan Park, 120 East Side Square. Activities include a flea market, a Juntique roadshow, art sale, plant sale, book sale and cruise in. Additionally, Petersburg Lions Club will be conducting vision screening for children at the fair.

April 26 Faith Ringers Spring Handbell Concert

The Faith Ringer’s Spring Handbell Concert begins at 2 p.m. at Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Tim Smith is pastor of the church located at 1015 Lewisburg Highway.

LC Amateur Radio Association meets

Lincoln County Amateur Radio Association will meet at the EMA Building, 1615 Wilson Pkwy., Fayetteville for anyone interested in radio communications. Business meetings start at 6:30 p.m. with program following. For information about the club, including the monthly program topics, virtual meeting link and other club functions, visit the W4BV.com website.

Church of Christ at Wells Hill Gospel Meeting

A Gospel meeting featuring speaker Rusty Hills, will be held at the Church of Christ at Wells Hill from April 26 through April 29. Stan Hovis is the song leader. The church is located at 18 Old Huntsville Road.

May 8 Senior Center Fundraiser

The Fayetteville-Lincoln County (FLC) Senior Center is holding a BBQ Sandwich Fundraiser and Bake Sale from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The plate includes a BBQ sandwich, drink, chips and a cookie. Tickets are $10 each and the meal can be eaten in or picked up in a drive through. Baked goods will be available to purchase. The FLC Senior Center is located at 908 West Washington Street.

May 9 LCHA Stock Horse Show

The Lincoln County Horseman’s Association’s (LCHA) May Stock Horse Show will begin at noon at the LCHA located at 2 Wilkes Road. For more information go to the LCHA Facebook page.

May 15 Veterans & Community Town Hall

The community is invited to a Veterans & Community Town Hall beginning at 6 p.m. to be held at Lincoln County Department of Education (NGA) Auditorium. The key topic will be transportation challenges for veterans to the VA for medical appointments in Nashville, Murfreesboro and Columbia. The open forum is also for the public to learn how veterans support the community and recognize businesses that support veterans. The Lincoln County Department of Education is located at 909 Main Avenue South.

May 16 Vanntown Fire Rescue Annual Homecoming

Vanntown Volunteer Fire Rescue’s Annual Homecoming begins at 9 a.m. Local bands will be playing throughout the day along with a live auction of donated items. They will also have pit BBQ and chicken for sale. Bouncy houses will be onsite for the kids. The Vanntown Volunteer Fire Department is located at 320 Vanntown Road, Flintville.

Mondays Petersburg Senior Center Chair Yoga

Petersburg Senior Citizens Center, 68 Morgan Circle, offers chair yoga classes from 10:30 until 11 a.m. The center is open from 9 a.m. until noon Mondays through Fridays. Bingo games are from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Call 931536-5568 to register to play bingo.

Ladies Free Exercise Classes

Free exercise classes for ladies are being offered at 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays in the fellowship hall of Maranatha Baptist Church. Low impact aerobics and chair Yoga are the focus of the exercises. For more information contact Janice Tarpley at 931625-2171.

Bingo 55+ at the Recreation Center

Bingo 55+ will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Fayetteville Recreation Center, 1203 Winchester Highway. Call 931-433-6059 to register.

Senior Center activities

FLC Senior Center offers activities, including pool, corn hole, cards, ping pong and board games, for those 55 and over from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Special activity days and classes are offered throughout the month. Bingo is every Friday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.

McBurg FCE meets first Mondays

McBurg FCE meets at 11 a.m. at McBurg United Methodist Church the first Monday of every month. For more information contact Anita Ground at 540-735-7263.

Mimosa FCE meets second Mondays

Mimosa FCE meets at 11 a.m. the second Monday of every month in the fellowship room at the Mimosa Church of Christ. For information, contact Phila Groce, president, at 931-433-7435.

Tuesdays Free Bingo at American Legion VFW

The American Legion Post 42/VFW, 2007 Wilson Parkway, has bingo the second and fourth Tuesdays for all ages. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m.; bingo kicks off at 6 p.m.; dessert is served at 7 p.m. Kids are also welcome. Proceeds help support local veterans, flags, maintaining the crosses and the community.

Free clothing

The Old Time Christian Outreach Center, 1992 Pulaski Highway (Hwy. 64 West), provides free clothing to families in need. The center is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for clothing or monetary donations. For more information call 931-205-7878.

Korean Jewels Club

Korean Jewels Club meets from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library.

Tiny Tales Story Time

Tiny Tales Story Time is held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fayetteville- Lincoln County Public Library.

Thursdays Molino FCE meets third Thursdays

Molino FCE meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. For more information, contact Bonnie Pond, president, at 931-675-4517.

Dellrose-Hotrock FCE meets first Thursday

Dellrose-Hotrock FCE meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Dellrose Fire Hall. For more information contact Marilyn Newman at 931-310-1038 or Lisa Ritter at 931-993-4236.

Last Thursday Book Club

Last Thursday Book Club meets from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library.

Fridays VFW Post Commanders Call

Commander’s Call begins at 5 p.m. at the VFW/American Legion Post 42, 2007 Wilson Parkway. Veterans are invited to socialize with other veterans and families.

Saturdays Booneville Community Potluck Dinner and Music

Booneville Community Center’s potluck dinner and music is held at 6 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Bring a dish to share with others. The Center is located at 7 Booneville Church Road.

Independent Art Classrooms

The Fayetteville-Lincoln County Arts Center, 303 Main Avenue South, offers Independent Art Classrooms from 9 a.m. until noon every second and fourth Saturdays. Three artmaking stations are available.

Petersburg Pickers & Grinners

Petersburg Pickers & Grinners is held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. the second Saturday of each month featuring musical entertainment in downtown Petersburg.