State Senator Page Walley recently announced that the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is providing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the city of …

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to welcome many visitors to the annual “Festival of Trees,” a forest of Christmas trees uniquely …

Clifton Rotary and the City of Clifton are hosting a Thanksgiving community dinner on Saturday, November 22, 2025 (the Saturday BEFORE Thanksgiving). This community dinner is FREE for anyone who …

It all began last year with a dream. “People always ask me why I wanted to do this, especially since I’m not a veteran myself,” said Stan Hanback. “All my life, I have felt a lot of …

The Lawrence County Salvation Army Service Unit, hosted by the First Presbyterian Church, has operated for more than twenty years. With the approval of Sarah Moore, Divisional Service Extension …

The annual Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at The Willows Event Center, located at The Bridges in Waynesboro. The Willows was …

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, was a special day in the Southgate community of Wayne County. Community members, county officials, Southgate Volunteer Fire Department members, and members of Air Evac Life …

What has undoubtedly been the most talked about and highly debated topic of interest among citizens and county officials over the last several months, how to move forward and make necessary changes …

Lew Keith was introduced to Lifestyle Medicine when he took his pregnant wife to the emergency room at Wildwood Hospital, a small missionary hospital near Chattanooga, TN. The child was stillborn. …

Seventh Congressional District voters in Wayne County are encouraged to utilize the upcoming early voting period for the December 2 Special General Election. The Special Election is being held to …

The river city of Clifton is a beautiful place for a get-together, and the Clifton Chamber of Commerce is taking advantage of the lovely location for an Old-Fashioned Fall Festival on Saturday, …

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated last week, “the well has run dry.” The Department of Agriculture issued a notice to the federal government, warning that November food assistance …

October is recognized as Fire Prevention Month, and the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department did a great job last week talking to Clifton Pre-K through 2nd graders about fire safety. Fire Chief Mike …

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and The Wayne County News takes this annual opportunity to introduce someone in the Wayne County community to our readers. In the past, we …

The sun was barely up when tragedy struck Bucksnort, Tennessee. In the early morning hours of Friday, October 10, a powerful explosion ripped through Accurate Energetic Systems, an explosives …

The Wayne County Commission met in their regular monthly session on Monday, October 20, 2025. Commissioners in attendance were Tom Mathis, Logan Shull, Patrick Butler, Tyler McDonald, Alvin Creecy, …

The Collinwood Depot is undoubtedly the most historically treasured building in the city of Collinwood, Tennessee. Located on East Depot Street, the building now houses the Collinwood Depot Branch …

BID NOTICE Wayne County Government is accepting Sealed Bids for the following project: Accepting sealed bids for a 24’ x 30’ x 12’ timber framed covered pavilion including delivery, …

A favorite holiday for both kids and grown-ups is here – Halloween, and all the fun it brings, is this week! There will be trunk-or-treats and other activities in all three cities. The City of …

The Waynesboro Middle School Wildcats defeated the Summertown Eagles in the League Championship Game on Thursday night by a score of 16-8. The game was played at Summertown. The ‘Cats finished …