Where to see fireworks in Southern Middle TN this weekend
THINGS TO DO | Wondering where all the fireworks shows will be this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a handy roundup of events happening in Southern Middle Tennessee.
July 1, 2026
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Over 40 homeowners sue Whiskey Creek developer in new Grundy County filing
REGIONAL NEWS | In a new lawsuit seeking up to $5 million, homeowners at Retreat at Water’s Edge in Grundy County allege broken promises, mismanagement, and unpaid property taxes against the same developer behind Lynchburg’s Retreat at Whiskey Creek.
WITH HONOR: Jack sponsors U.S. flag retirement box for the community
LOCAL NEWS | Jack Daniel’s recently installed a flag retirement box at the gazebo to make it easy for locals to dispose of tattered flags with dignity.
The Keepers of Lynchburg’s Roasted Corn Flame
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | It’s a Lynchburg tradition that dates back decades and will raise money for a Moore County Middle School student battling leukemia. It’s also delicious.
New records reveal Moore County official was warned of animal cruelty months before charges
THE TIMES INVESTIGATES | After claiming a politically motivated case on social media, District 4 Metro Council member Peggy Blackburn pleaded conditionally guilty to animal cruelty charges on June 12. The photos and public records show the whole story.
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HOMECOMING: Former sheriff’s daughters return as tour guide at Moore County Jail Museum
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.
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Library book club picks “A Girl Called Samson” as its next read
THINGS TO DO | It’s based on the true story of a woman pretending to be a man to fight in the Revolutionary War, and it’s the Moore County Public Library’s book club’s July read.
Local authorities seek possible additional victims in gravel and fill material theft case
LOCAL NEWS | Did this man promise you gravel, dirt, and other construction materials but never deliver? If so, the Moore County Sheriff’s Department would like to talk to you.
‘Independence’ the corpse flower set to bloom at Sewanee this Fourth of July weekend
REGIONAL NEWS | What if we told you a rare corpse flower named Independence is set to bloom this weekend in nearby Sewanee and you can watch it on a free live stream?
Moore County Metro Council approves 2026-27 budget after pointed questions from member, public
PUBLIC MEETINGS | At Monday’s special-called Metro Council meeting, the council approve a two cent tax increase by a 12-2 margin for the 2026-27 budget.
TWRA steps up BUI patrols on Tims Ford this July 4th weekend
LOCAL NEWS | Boaters planning to spend the Fourth of July on Tims Ford Lake should be aware that TWRA will step up BUI enforcement this weekend.
Council takes final budget vote on Monday
PUBLIC MEETINGS | The Metro Council will take the final budget vote tonight at a special-called meeting. There will be a public hearing beginning at 6:20 p.m.
A 40-foot mural greets travelers at Dolly Parton’s new Cornersville travel stop
REGIONAL NEWS | Dolly’s new Tennessean Travel Stop is now open in nearby Cornersville and the 40-foot mural that greets you has local roots.
Frontier Days: A Lynchburg tradition for nearly 60 years
LOCAL HISTORY | From a Fourth of July celebration to a trail ride to a week long celebration to the current two-day event, the Lynchburg tradition known today as Frontier Days enjoys a past dating back to 1962.
TDOT is giving away free pollinator seeds
STATE NEWS | The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Project Milkweed opens orders this week with a new, native flower blend available for first time.
Tennessee Tech earns top accreditation mark, again
STATE NEWS | Local Moore County students eyeing Tennessee Tech in the fall can feel confident. The university completes second consecutive reaccreditation with zero recommendations.