The Marshall County Solid Waste Committee will meet on Thursday, September 4th at 5:00 pm. This meeting will be held at 611 Hawkins Drive, Lewisburg, TN.
Community Tree Planting Grant Applications Now Open
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is now accepting applications for funding to help communities expand tree canopy cover and strengthen urban ecosystems across the state.
“Our Urban and Community Forestry Program partners with Tennessee’s communities, helping them enhance the wellbeing of residents by cultivating and sustaining healthy urban and community forests,” State Forester Heather Slayton said. “One way we do that is by providing financial assistance to increase access to the many benefits trees provide, including stormwater mitigation, air quality improvement, and heat reduction.”
Through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Community Tree Planting Program, organizations can receive state-funded support to cover costs such as purchasing and shipping of trees, professional planting services, mulch, irrigation tools, tree labels, and signage. Eligible applicants include city and county governments, nonprofit organizations, and public schools. Grant awards range from $500 to $20,000.
Applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. CT on Sept. 30, 2025 at tnforestry.submittable.com/submit.
For proposal assistance, contact Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator Ashley Kite-Rowland at ashley.kite-rowland@tn.gov.
TDF’s Urban and Community Forestry Program promotes the growth and sustainability of healthy forests through outreach, education, and financial support. For more information visit www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/urban/.
The Division of Forestry protects, conserves, and enhances Tennessee’s forest resources. Focus areas include assisting landowners with a variety of services, providing quality tree seedlings, supporting forest health programs, collecting forest inventory data, assisting forest industries, and fighting wildland fires. Visit www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests for more information.
Lewisburg City Manager Roy “Bam” Haislip Suspended Without Pay Until External Investigation is Complete
8/23/25
In a special called meeting by the Lewisburg City Council on Friday, August 22nd, which was attended by a large group of concerned Lewisburg citizens, city leaders passed a motion to hire an outside law firm to investigate the allegations against Haislip discovered by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday on multiple charges connected to stalking a city employee and even breaking into their home.
Roy “Bam” Haislip will remain city manager until an external firm is hired to investigate the charges.
Once the law firm is hired, they will have 30 days to investigate. During that investigation, Haislip will be suspended without pay for that time period.
An interim manager will also be appointed to take on Haislip’s responsibilities for the duration of the investigation.
Citizens on both sides of this sensitive matter were allowed to speak as well as City Manager Haislip himself.
Another special meeting will be held to hire the law firm and to appoint an interim manager. No date for that meeting has been set at this time.
City of Lewisburg Statement Regarding Arrest of City Manager
8/20/25
The City of Lewisburg has been made aware of the recent arrest of City Manager Roy Haislip. This is a serious and troubling development for our community, and the city expresses its deep regret that our residents and employees are facing this difficult situation. None of the allegations involve his work as City Manager, nor are any of the allegations alleged to have occurred during work hours, or involve any misuse of city time, property, or authority. This appears to be a personal issue that occurred wholly outside of his duties as city manager.
While the City does not condone any alleged misconduct, it is important to affirm the principle of the presumption of innocence, which is fundamental to our system of justice. The charges brought forward are allegations, and Mr. Haislip is entitled to due process under the law.
The City of Lewisburg is committed to transparency, accountability, and upholding the trust of our residents. We will fully cooperate with the proper authorities as this legal process moves forward. At the same time, we remain focused on ensuring that city operations continue without interruption, and that the delivery of essential public services is not compromised.
We understand the gravity of this moment and the concern it may cause. The City Council and leadership team are taking all necessary steps to maintain the integrity of our government and to support our community through this process.
Our priority is justice, fairness, and the well-being of the people of Lewisburg.
Mayor Jim Bingham
Offices to Close for the 2025 Labor Day Holiday
The Marshall County Board of Public Utilities at 624 West Commerce Street Lewisburg will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8:00 am.
The Marshall Co Solid Waste office and all convenience centers will be closed on Monday September 1st for Labor Day.
The Marshall County Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, and Hardison Annex will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
The Marshall County Probation Office will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
The Marshall County Building Codes and Zoning Office will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
