LOCAL NEWS | From duty-free exclusive to national release — Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt hits store shelves nationwide for the first time as a new Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) whiskey category takes hold for the first time in over 50 years.
LOCAL SPORTS | Freshman QB? No problem. The Raiders’ Austin Scherff went 10-for-14 behind a solid offensive line and outstanding rushing by senior running back Tucker Smith to notch their first win of the 2026 season.
REGIONAL NEWS | Father’s Day weekend on The Farm will be quiet in 2027, as Bonnaroo announced on Friday that they’ll skip next year’s event.
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Despite vocal opposition to Phase 2 at The Retreat at Whiskey Creek from public officials and surrounding neighbors, BZA member Peggy Blackburn made the motion to approve the special exception — but no other board member seconded it, and the motion died.
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Developer Chip Hayes will appear before the BZA Tuesday afternoon to discuss a Phase 2 at The Retreat at Whiskey Creek. A neighbor listed a laundry list of unmet promises at last night’s Metro Council meeting.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | Two of former Moore County Sheriff Ron Cunningham’s daughters recently returned to Lynchburg to serve as tours guides in their former home, the Moore County Jail Museum.
THINGS TO DO | Just days after the death of Tim Curry seems like the perfect time to tell you about the screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this October at The Caverns.
OUTDOOR NEWS | It’s one of Tennessee’s oldest hunting traditions. Squirrel season opened this weekend and extends through March 15.
PUBLIC MEETINGS | A shrunk-down Tanyard Hill rezoning passes on second attempt — clearing the way for a subdivision between Damron and Coffee Creek.
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Yurts and RVs could also speckle the hillside along Main Street if the BZA approves a special exception for the Retreat at Whiskey Creek on Tuesday.
LOCAL NEWS | The darkness of a new moon will set up perfect viewing for the Perseids meteor shower over Moore County Wednesday night — while the “big eclipse” everyone’s talking about happens 4,000 miles away.
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Moore County Schools would like to do a nearly half a million dollar security upgrade at both campuses and thanks to a pending federal grant, the projects can be funded with just a 25 percent match from the local system.
STATE AG NEWS | Local producers, get access to 15 experts discussing the latest agriculture research from the New World screwworm to soil health at UT’s annual Steak and Potatoes Field Day.
STATE OUTDOOR NEWS | State wants bass anglers’ input on management plan, but the nearest meeting is 70 miles away. Local anglers can still contribute online until September 4.
STATE OUTDOORS NEWS | The TWRA’s goal is 30 observations from all 95 Tennessee counties. Let’s help them out. A link to the survey is in the article.
LOCAL NEWS | The Jack Daniel’s Barbecue is just a few short months away and the Lynchburg Chamber has a limited number of local vendor spots. If you’d like to join us, click the vendor application link in the article.
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