The Fairviewian Weekly
Sunday, November 8, 2026
This week
- Mon, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.: Williamson County Commission meets in the Main Auditorium of the Administrative Complex in Franklin.
- Tue, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.: History and Hauntings Lantern Walk, Bowie Nature Park. Ages 16 and up; first 25 who register.
- Wed, Nov. 11, 8 a.m.: Veterans Day Celebration at Fairview High. Williamson County offices are closed all day.
- Thu, Nov. 12, 6 p.m.: Fairview Middle School opens Annie Jr. at the FMS Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10.
- Fri, Nov. 13: Fairview hosts Covington in Round 2 of the Class 3A playoffs. Kickoff time has not been set.
Fairview's mayor's race was decided by 35 votes on the unofficial count, and we look at the new mayor and how past races compare. Football beat Stratford 28-16 on Friday to open the Class 3A playoffs 11-0, and hosts Covington next Friday. Also: leaf season rules and a week of Veterans Day and Annie Jr. events.
Fairview's Mayor's Race Came Down to 35 Votes. Here's How Close Past Races Have Been
Rick Shepherd won Fairview's mayor's race by 35 votes on the unofficial count, the narrowest of the races The Fairviewian has totals for. Here is how close the city's elections have been since 2010.
Scoreboard
Last week
- WonFairview High football 28, Stratford 16Fri, Nov. 6
Season: Fairview High football 11-0
Games this week
- Fri, Nov. 13, 7 PMFairview High football vs Covington (Class 3A playoffs) · Tickets
- Sat, Nov. 14Fairview Titans Jr Pro Super Bowl set for November 14
Around town
- City warns of callers posing as Fairview staff and demanding payment for building permitsThe City of Fairview says scammers are phoning and emailing residents, falsely claiming to be city staff and saying money is owed for building permits. The city advises residents not to send money or give personal details.
- American Legion Post 248 raises money for new statues and engraved paversAmerican Legion Post 248 in Fairview is raising funds to add one statue for each military branch, plus engraved pavers recognizing service. Donations start at $100 per brick.
- City of Fairview is hiring an Associate City EngineerThe City of Fairview is hiring an Associate City Engineer at a pay grade of $76,304 to $85,881. The job reports to the City Planner, and applications are open until the position is filled.
- Fairview leaf pickup is under way and runs through MarchThe City of Fairview said on Nov. 3, 2026 that Public Works has started its seasonal curbside leaf collection, which continues through the end of March 2027. Leaves must be in biodegradable bags.
- Williamson County offices closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans DayWilliamson County government says its offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
Coming up
- Mon, Nov. 9
- 9 AMSeniors can ride from the Fairview Rec Complex to a Bluebird Cafe showFairview Recreation Complex · $15 · Add to calendar
- 10 AMFeederWatch returns to Bowie Nature CenterBowie Nature Center · Add to calendar
- 5 PMAdult creative writing class with author Allie Davis meets at Fairview libraryMeeting Room · Add to calendar
- 5:30 PMFalcons baseball clinic for kindergarten through 5th gradeFairview Rec Fields · $35 · Add to calendar
- 6 PMWilliamson County Commission meets Monday, November 9, in FranklinAdministrative Complex Main Auditorium · Add to calendar
- Tue, Nov. 10
Further out
- Mon, Nov. 16, 6:30 PMWilliamson County School Board meeting
- Fri, Nov. 20, 9 AMFCE Christmas Marketplace
- Thu, Nov. 26, 7 AMAnytime Fitness Fairview holds its 7th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning
- Tue, Dec. 1, 6:30 PMKickboxing small group meets Tuesday evenings at Fairview Rec Complex starting December 1
- Mon, Dec. 7, 8 AMWilliamson County Schools public review of social studies materials
- Mon, Dec. 7, 10 AMFree Senior Bingo at Fairview Rec Complex
- Wed, Dec. 16, 11 AMSeniors 55 and up invited to holiday luncheon and Christmas trivia at Fairview Rec Complex
- Thu, Dec. 17, 7 PMBoard of Commissioners meeting