Important heat update & schedule details for tomorrow’s TN Strong Fest!
First off, THANK YOU to all of our amazing vendors and community partners for sticking with us!
New Hours: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m
I know it’s going to be a hot one tomorrow!
Here’s what we have set up:
Water Zone: A splash area for the kids to cool off.

Refreshments: Free water and lemonade for all guests and volunteers.

If you have some time tomorrow, please plan on stopping by to support our amazing students and community friends.
about 14 hours ago, Crystal Hesson
TN Strong Fest August 15th at Key Park 11am-4pm  Join us for a countywide celebration packed with fun, community spirit, and a powerful purpose.  Featuring local vendors, community resources, and family fun.
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of August 14 the following Bus Routes: Bus 37 will Double Bus 13 Bus 3 will Double Bus 9 Bus 18 will Double Bus 26 Bus 16 will Double Bus 31
about 17 hours ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of August 14 the following Bus Routes: Bus 5 will Double Bus 22
about 23 hours ago, Crystal Hesson
The Macon County School System has received confirmation from the licensed structural engineer that completed the inspection Thursday morning that there has been minimal change in the condition of the bleachers at Pat Parker Field. While seats that were unavailable last year will remain so, the remaining bleachers have been deemed usable by the engineer. Activities at Pat Parker field can resume immediately. However, our soccer bleachers have been closed until repairs are made. Arrangements are being made to utilize temporary seating until they are finished. The Macon County School System appreciates your understanding and patience in this matter, but the safety of our students, parents, and fans remains our primary concern.
1 day ago, Crystal Hesson

Join us for a countywide celebration packed with fun, community spirit, and a powerful purpose! Featuring local vendors, community resources, and family fun.  

  • Free Face Painting 

  • Free Bounce Houses

  • Free Games 

  • Local Vendors 

  • Food Trucks

  • Community Resources

1 day ago, Crystal Hesson
TN Strong Fest August 15th at Key Park 11am-4pm  Join us for a countywide celebration packed with fun, community spirit, and a powerful purpose.  Featuring local vendors, community resources, and family fun.
Picture of bouncy houses
picture of Fire truck
Picture of Lafayette Fire Department staff
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of August 13 the following Bus Routes: Bus 37 will Double Bus 9 Bus 18 will Double Bus 7 Bus 31 will Double Bus 16
1 day ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of August 13 the following Bus Routes: Bus 19 will Double Bus 5
2 days ago, Crystal Hesson
While running the afternoon route, Bus 29 was scraped by limbs that were on a passing truck. It was minor, and no students were injured, but it does require us to call a state trooper to work the accident. After the trooper finishes his duties, the remaining students will be transported home.
3 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of August 11 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7
4 days ago, Crystal Hesson
The Macon County School System has received a report recommending an inspection of the bleachers at Pat Parker Field from a licensed structural engineer. This inspection
is scheduled for Thursday, August 13th, with the report to follow sometime afterward. As a precaution, all events at Pat Parker Field have been cancelled until that occurs. These
events include, but are not limited to, Macon County High School football, Macon County Jr. High School football, and the Macon County Youth Football League. We understand that this is not news that will be well-received, but the safety of the players, their families, and spectators is the only consideration. We hope to get the “all-clear” shortly after the inspection but have no control over that time frame.
4 days ago, Crystal Hesson
🚌Macon County Schools-Now Hiring School Bus Drivers🚌 See attached for more information
4 days ago, Crystal Hesson
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL 615-666-3592 OR COME BY MACON COUNTY SCHOOL BUS GARAGE AT 501 COLLEGE STREET, LAFAYETTE, TN. MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A VALID CLASS B CDL WITH P AND S ENDORSEMENTS. 6 PAID HOLIDAYS, 9 PAID SICK DAYS AND 1 PERSONAL DAY-WITH UNUSED SICK DAYS BEING PAID OUT AT THE END OF THE YEAR. OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION IN TENNESSEE STATE RETIREMENT PLAN. CDL TRAINING PROVIDED FOR THOSE WANTING TO APPLY. MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS EXCELLENT WAY TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME!  STARTING PAY $26.00 PER HOUR
The Macon County Schools Transportation Department has several items that were left on buses during the 2025-2026 school year that have not been claimed. If your child is missing eyeglasses, a cell phone, or any other item that could have been left on the bus, please contact the bus garage at 615-666-3592 to claim these items. You will need to give a description of the item and the possible bus number that the item was left on in order to claim.
4 days ago, Crystal Hesson
Macon County School District Partners with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to Bring Book Bus to Community--See the attached Press Release
4 days ago, Crystal Hesson
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Amanda Groesbeck July 27, 2026 Email: agroesbeck@maconcountyschools.org Macon County School District Partners with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to Bring Book Bus to Community Macon County Schools, in partnership with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, establishes a mobile library that will bring literacy resources directly to children in the community Lafayette, Tenn.— Macon County Schools, in partnership with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF), announces the launch of a Book Bus that will bring books and literacy resources to neighborhoods in Macon County. Macon County Schools is one of five local partners in Tennessee that was awarded Book Bus grant funding from GELF in 2025. The bus will begin traveling in July 2026. Through GELF’s Book Bus program, partnering school districts retrofit a decommissioned school bus with seating and shelving to house literacy resources. These Book Buses then travel to neighborhoods and community events year-round, creating an engaging learning space for families. Many serve communities faced with challenges to book access, such as library deserts or low-income neighborhoods, and partner with organizations offering additional services, such as food programs or health care providers. Educators distribute resources and lead reading workshops to combat learning loss and increase adult-child engagement with literacy. According to a study conducted by New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, 45% of children in the U.S. live in neighborhoods that lack public libraries and bookstores, or in homes where books are not present. Book buses help address this gap by bringing books and educational resources directly to underserved communities, ensuring that children have access to the materials they need to develop strong literacy skills. GELF launched its Book Bus program in 2018, in partnership with local school systems, to establish mobile libraries that provide children and communities with access to high-quality resources. Driven by a mission to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee, GELF’s Book Bus program aims to combat student learning loss and promote a culture of reading outside of school by providing continued access to high-quality books and literacy tools. “We are very proud of the Book Bus program and are grateful for the local partners in every community, who make this initiative possible,” said James Pond, GELF President. “By bringing mobile libraries directly to Tennessee neighborhoods, we want to meet kids where they are, where they play, where they live, with the resources they need to continue reading and learning outside of the classroom.” GELF provides two different grant opportunities for interested partners to launch or support an existing Book Bus in their community. The annual grant cycle opens in the Spring. With support from Delta Dental of Tennessee and other corporate funding partners, GELF has provided grant funding to support 53 Book Buses. For more information on how to apply or locate a bus near you, visit GovernorsFoundation.org or email bookbus@governorsfoundation.org.
About Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) equips Tennessee’s children with books and innovative literacy tools that encourage lifelong learning for a brighter future. GELF is a non-partisan 501c3 driven by a mission to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee by acting as a thought leader, advisor, and catalyst for programs across the state. These programs include Birth-5 Book Delivery through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, K-3 Home Library, Caregiver Engagement, Book Buses, and Storybook Trails. GELF was founded in 2004 by former Gov. Phil Bredesen as a public-private partnership to sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Tennessee, giving all birth to age five children the opportunity to receive books in the mail at no cost to families. GELF has grown from solely a book-gifting program to an early literacy organization driven by a vision where all Tennessee children have access to the resources, guidance and support they need to become lifelong learners. For more information, visit www.GovernorsFoundation.org or www.facebook.com/GovEarlyLiteracyTN, or call toll-free at (877) 99-BOOKS.
Bus 6 was at MCJHS this morning when it made contact with a stop sign to avoid a car turning into the road. It was minor and no students were injured, but it does require us to call a state trooper to work the accident. After the trooper finishes his duties, the remaining students will be transported to Fairlane, LES, and Central.
4 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of August 11 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7
4 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of August 10 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7 Bus 9 will Double Bus 17 Bus 28 will Double Bus 3
5 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of August 10 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7 Bus 9 will Double Bus 28
5 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of August 7 the following Bus Routes: Bus 34 will Double Bus 31
8 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of August 7 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7
8 days ago, Crystal Hesson
🇺🇸REMINDER-No School tomorrow for Macon County students due to Election Day🇺🇸
9 days ago, Crystal Hesson