Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- Expect some delays and inconvenience as Lexington starts another sidewalk project, this time in the downtown court square area of the city. In April, Lexington aldermen approve a low bid of $821,767 from NSITE, Inc. of Milan. The project will start on Monday, July 17th and continue through December 2023. The…

Article by Steve Corlew- The speed limit on U.S. 412 at Sandridge was reduced to 55 miles per hour in conjunction with the recent opening of Tennessee 459 (the Lexington bypass). Seen as one of the most dangerous intersections between Lexington and Law Road, the state has begun the design and planning stage of a…

Article by Steve Corlew- Boat parades, beauty pageants, fireworks, and music helped entertain attendees at the annual Festival of the Lakes, July 4th. Local Attorney Howard Douglass was the grand marshal of the boat parade around Beech Lake. Douglass was president of the Lexington Jaycees, which brought the Johnny Cash concert to Beech Lake in…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission’s budget committee met Tuesday night, July 11th, prior to the commission meeting to discuss additional budget requests and a new county tax rate. The meeting occurred after The Lexington Progress’ press time. During the regular monthly meeting of the budget committee, July 6th, commissioners were presented with…

Article by Steve Corlew- With the help of Henderson County, Lexington was able to secure a million-dollar grant for an industrial road connection to the Timberlake Industrial Park. The grant was announced Thursday, June 29th, by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. “I wanted to say how much we appreciate the county partnering…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen approved a property tax rate increase but did not solve future budget issues. After a lengthy discussion, the board voted 4-2, June 29th, to approve the second and final reading of the city’s general fund budget. Even with the tax increase, the city will have to…

Tennesseans face several new laws passed by the Tennessee General Assembly that took effect Saturday, July 1. Prohibits sale of tattoo’s or piercing to minors   As enacted, this law would prohibit the sale or distribution of tattoo and body piercing paraphernalia to minors. Such sale or distribution would be a Class A misdemeanor. The…

Article by Jordan Morris- The Young Farmers & Ranchers of Henderson County held their 10th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull at the old airport in Lexington on Saturday evening, June 24, 2023. Henderson County Fire Department Station #9 provided the concessions. There was an outstanding show in each of the competitions, with the following participants…

Article by Steve Corlew- After months of waiting, road closures, detours and delays, the Lexington bypass will finally open on Thursday, June 29th. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is urging motorists to watch and obey the new traffic signals. Jones Brothers Construction was awarded the $36 million project in December of 2019 and the bypass…

Article by Steve Corlew- Former Miss America, Kellye Cash and fireworks will highlight this year’s Festival of the Lakes at Beech Lake. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is also planning beauty pageants, food trucks, and boat parade for the annual event. Kellye Cash, the 1986 Miss Tennessee, and 1987 Miss America will bring her…