Fayette County
Coverage of Fayette County in the Nexus archive.
- Fayette County to demolish burned portion of historic former school building
Fayette County plans to demolish the fire-damaged front portion of the historic former Somerville Elementary School, built in 1936, due to asbestos concerns. The July 4 fire raised health risks, and inspectors will assess the remaining structure. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and local fire department are investigating the cause, with no evidence of criminal activity found.
- TBI investigating fire at former Somerville Elementary School
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fire at the former Somerville Elementary School in Fayette County. Fire crews from Somerville and Fayette County responded to the incident on Sunday, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the school has been closed since 2014.
- Fayette County Man Sentenced to More than 12 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime
A Fayette County man was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for a federal drug crime. The case involved a federal drug-related offense leading to a multi-year prison term.
- Data center guzzled 30 million gallons of water and nobody noticed for months
A data center in Georgia used 30 million gallons of water without paying for it, during a time when nearby residents were restricted from using water due to drought. The facility, Quality Technology Services, had unmonitored industrial-scale water hookups. An investigation found that one connection was installed without the utility's knowledge and the other wasn't linked to the company's account.