Downtown Lafayette & Red Boiling Springs - Macon County Tennessee

05/28/2026

🌄 Cruising Through History: SR 52 in Macon County 🚗✨

If you’ve ever followed State Route 52 through Macon County, you’ve traveled more than a highway — you’ve followed a route lined with over a century of stories.

By the early 1900s, this important roadway helped connect communities like Hartsville, Lafayette, Red Boiling Springs, and beyond. Over time, its path changed, improved, and expanded, carrying generations of travelers through the hills, farms, storefronts, and small towns that make this part of Tennessee so special.

Some sections once followed older town routes, including Lafayette’s Church Street and the main street path through Red Boiling Springs. Later bypasses and improvements made travel smoother and faster, but those older stretches still hold the charm of earlier journeys.

Today, SR 52 remains a ribbon through history — winding past rolling countryside, historic downtowns, and memories of all who traveled before us.

Next time you take the drive, slow down, enjoy the view, and remember: you’re riding along more than pavement. You’re cruising through Macon County history. 🌾🛣️

05/27/2026

🇺🇸📜 A Historic Reading Returns to Lafayette 📜🇺🇸

Citizens across Tennessee’s 95 counties are coming together to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with public readings of this historic document — and Lafayette is proud to be part of this statewide observance.

📅 July 8th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 County Courthouse on the Square • Lafayette, TN 37083

The Declaration of Independence was first read publicly on July 8, 1776, when Colonel John Nixon stood before a crowd in the State House Yard in Philadelphia — now known as Independence Square — and read the newly adopted document aloud after citizens were summoned by the ringing of bells.

Nearly 250 years later, Macon County Historian Randy East will once again bring those powerful words to life during this special community gathering at the courthouse.

Join us as we reflect on the birth of our nation, the enduring meaning of freedom, and the history that continues to unite communities across Tennessee and America. 🇺🇸

Bring your family, invite your friends, and experience this meaningful moment in history together.

All are welcome to attend.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Folk Medicine Festival is Saturday June 6th, 9-4pm. Make plans to attend!!!!

🌿 Folk Medicine Festival – June 6th 🌿

Get ready for a day of tradition, wellness, and celebration in downtown Red Boiling Springs!

As we welcome visitors to the Folk Medicine Festival on Saturday, June 6th, please be aware that our historic district — including Main Street and East Main Street — will experience high traffic throughout the day.

🚧 Expect delays
🗺️ Plan ahead and consider alternate routes
🚶 Lots of foot traffic — please drive carefully

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we celebrate this beloved community event! Come on out and enjoy the day, or adjust your travel as needed.



Event Link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1914846885939087

05/27/2026

Make.your plans now to attend the Macon County Fair

🗓️ YOUR COMPLETE 2026 ARENA SCHEDULE IS HERE! 🎡🇺🇸

​From smashed metal to high-speed mowers and massive tractor pulls, the arena at the Macon County Fair is the place to be every single night! Mark your calendars for "Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights" because you won't want to miss a single minute of the action.

​Here is what we have lined up for you:
​🏁 Friday, July 24th @ 7:00 PM: Junk Car Race

​💥 Saturday, July 25th @ 7:00 PM: Demolition Derby & Power Wheels Demolition Derby

​🏍️ Sunday, July 26th @ 7:00 PM: ATV Races

​🚜 Monday, July 27th @ 6:00 PM: Zero Turn Lawnmower Rodeo

​🏎️ Tuesday, July 28th @ 7:00 PM: Power Wheels Race, Pedal Tractor Pull, & Mule Show

​💨 Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:00 PM: Lawn Mower Pull

​🚜 Thursday, July 30th @ 7:00 PM: Antique Tractor Pull

​🚛 Friday, July 31st @ 7:00 PM: Truck and Tractor Pull

​🏆 Saturday, August 1st @ 7:00 PM: Truck and Tractor Pull

​⚠️ Drivers & Participants: Registration for all arena events closes 30 minutes prior to the event start time!

​Save this image, share it with your friends, and we will see you at the track! 🎆🤠

05/25/2026

Let's bow our heads and take a moment to honor and remember those who gave all, for our freedom.

05/22/2026

down the road from Macon County. Visit

05/22/2026

this weekend The Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs, TN

A night of ghost hunting inside the Thomas House Hotel in Tennessee.

Need something a little different to do this weekend. Join us for our famous dinner and overnight guest hunt, starting from $69 dollars.

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