June 22, 2026
News
Spanning the Years
25 years ago May 2, 2001 Landscaping underway - A handful of Leadership Lincoln Class of 2001 gather at the grounds of the Kelly Pittenger Senior Citizens Center to plant flowers and a variety of plants. The landscaping was one of two efforts the group took on as a project this year. The other is seeing the groundwork is laid for the establishment of a child advocacy center, called Junior’s House, here. Helping in the landscaping efforts are David Smith, Mike Green, Mike Russell, Robert Conley, Jean Combs and Martha Lyon.
4-H well represented at 2026 state Chopped Challenge contest
Lincoln County 4-H was represented well at the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Chopped Challenge Contest, held March 21 in Spencer, Tennessee. Team 1 was named “Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice,” with 4-H’ers Marlee Bradford, Rosetta Fowler, and Scotlynn Osterhaus. Their mystery ingredient was tofu. Not missing a beat, the team went right to cooking with the tofu and won Grand Champion. Their recipe was titled “Green Goodness Tofu Tacos.”
FCE Top 10 Homemakers announced at 100% Luncheon
The Lincoln County Family Community Education (FCE) held their annual 100% Luncheon at the Gleghorn Hospitality House on Saturday, April 11, sponsored annually by the Bank of Lincoln County. FCE’s sole purpose is for community support and outreach.
4-H Paper Clover Campaign underway at Tractor Supply
The community is invited to participate in the Lincoln County 4-H Paper Clover Campaign now through May 3, 2026, at Tractor Supply. The campaign helps fund and support 4-H camp, scholarships and leadership activities. Donations support 4-H programs that build real-world skills and leadership. Ask a cashier at Tractor Supply for a “Paper Clover” to make your donation today. You can give a little and watch 4-H grow a lot, organizers said.
BOMA OKs fire department to provide coverage at fairgrounds
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of Fayetteville and the Lincoln County Fair, Inc. to provide fire protection for events at the fairgrounds replacing a previous “handshake deal.”
Fire officials advise burning responsibly
While burn permits from the Tennessee Division of Forestry are not required for residents outside the Fayetteville City limits in Lincoln County from May 16 through Oct. 14, there are numerous laws governing open burning and fines and/or jail time for those who don’t heed the statutes.
Commission OKs setting public hearing to amend portion of zoning resolution
The Lincoln County Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 to discuss and later vote on a proposed zoning amendment concerning “Home Occupation in an Accessory Structure” with standards to the Lincoln County Zoning Resolution. The proposed zoning meeting is part of File# ZR 2026-3. A report was created by Lincoln County Planning and Zoning on April 2, 2026, and was recommended by approval by the Lincoln County Planning Commission on April 6, 2026.
Correction
A photo appearing on the front page of the April 22, 2026, edition of the Elk Valley Times should have identified the man frying fish in “Frying fish and fun” as Jerry Bailey and his wife Doris. The Times apologizes for the error and is happy to set the record straight.