August 6, 2026
News
BOMA to issue bond to finance a $2.35 million fire truck
T he Fayetteville Board of Mayor and Alderman approved the issuance of a general obligation bond to provide funds to finance purchasing a fire truck at last week’s regular monthly meeting.
Weeklong celebration for the nation’s 250th birthday underway
T he 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States will be here soon. Lincoln County and Fayetteville City officials have said the county has a unique opportunity to “come together in celebration of our nation’s history, our shared vision and the strong community spirit that defi nes the county.”
Mary Grace Newman announces candidacy for District 2 commissioner
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.
Building a bridge
Crews pour concrete on the bridge deck or riding surface at the new Elk River Bridge in Fayetteville. Construction is actively underway on the new 1,235 foot, two-lane bridge over the Elk River meant to connect Molino Road to the U.S. 64 bypass at Bearden Mill Road. Jones Bros, contractors is in charge of construction through the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Jones Bros. Division Manager Chris Harwell said through TDOT the company has until November to finish the project, but they are currently “ahead of schedule.” Harwell said they hope to have the road open before school starts back in August. Lincoln Paving will handle the asphalt paving, according to Harwell, who estimates about 100 workers have helped build the bridge so far. “Everybody’s done a good job and it has went well,” Harwell said. “We’ve had a drier spring than normal so that’s helped us get ahead.” Harwell said it’s a big project for the community and it will ultimately provide another access over the Elk River. — Paul Henry photo
High school students recognized as DAR Good Citizens
Dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism — these are the qualities of a DAR Good Citizen.
Thuston Britt announces candidacy for District 5 commissioner
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.
Redrawn district lines puts Lincoln County in 9th congressional district
With congressional district lines in Tennessee having been redrawn and signed by Gov. Bill Lee on May 7, qualifying deadlines have been extended for new candidates wanting to run in the Aug. 6 primary congressional race for District 9 rather than District 4. The new map puts Lincoln County in District 9 after a Memphis- based seat held by longtime Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) was carved into three districts. This spreads the Democratic voters into more rural areas and Republican districts that stretch hundreds of miles east.
Market Street property owner offers fire damaged vacant lots to City
Three months after fire destroyed five businesses on the south side of the Fayetteville square, the street is still fenced off and a large pile of debris waits to be cleaned up. Property owners said they verbally agreed they would have one company give a quote to remove the debris since it had been combined to smolder the fire following the Feb. 8 five alarm fire.
Student Utility Board learns about water and wastewater treatment
Fayetteville Public Utilities’ (FPU) Student Utility Board (SUB) recently met to tour the water treatment plant and learned about the process of turning water from the Elk River into clean, safe drinking water.
$500K secured for Giles County water infrastructure study
State funding in the amount of $500,000 has been secured for the Giles County Water Alliance, according to State Rep. Clay Doggett, R-Pulaski.