From gathering around the tree in Lynchburg to enlisted armed service members gathering around their family's tree, the Jack Daniel's Barrel Tree builds family and community.
December 22, 2024
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Raiderettes drop first game of the season to 2A Loretto, 69-55
LOCAL SPORTS | It was a battle between two TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship runners up on Monday in Lynchburg. The Raiderettes fell a little short – losing to Class 2A Loretto 69-55.
Raiderettes D smothers Forrest, 59-23
A suffocating "landshark" defensive effort and double-digit scoring from three Raiderettes helped Moore County notch a overwhelming 59-23 victory over Forrest on Friday.
Locals gather to honor veterans at Wreaths Across America event
LOCAL NEWS | Dozens of locals gathered in Lynchburg and Highview cemeteries Saturday morning for Wreaths Across American – a event to honor veterans across the U.S.
Brett Young will headline Jack’s Carols by the Barrel next Tuesday
EVENTS | Country music star Brett Young will perform a free concert at the Jack Daniel Barrel Tree located at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville next Tuesday.
Jack Daniel’s releases Distillery Series #14, High Toast Maple Barrel Tennessee Rye Whiskey
LOCAL NEWS | It's experimental, extremely limited, and only available in Lynchburg. On Thursday, Jack Daniel's released Distillery Series #14, High Toast Maple Barrel Tennessee Rye Whiskey.
Graham, Sharpe combine for 42 to defeat Cascade
LOCAL SPORTS | Determined post play inside and money perimeter shots outside are hard to defend. Moore County used both to defeat Cascade 63-40 on Tuesday.
Jack Daniels kicks off “Barrel Tree” sale to benefit Operation Ride Home
LOCAL NEWS | Local officials will light the Jack Daniel's Barrel Tree on Saturday here in Lynchburg. You can purchase a barrel from it or nine others across the country to support Operation Ride Home.
7 Lynchburg things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving
EDITORIAL | It’s Thanksgiving Day and across our little pork chop-shaped county and people are gathered to celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones. As such, I thought I’d take a moment to talk about seven specific things I , for one, am grateful about this year. This editorial isn’t intended to be an exhaustive list. Surely, there’s someone deserving...
Raiderettes play full-throttle offense, staunch defense in Hall of Fame tourney on Saturday
LOCAL SPORTS | The MCHS Raiderettes kicked off their regular season on Saturday with wins over Portland and Page in the Hall of Fame Tournament.
Local preacher pleads guilty to rape charge
LOCAL NEWS | Church of Christ preacher, Forrest Bryan, pled guilty to rape, sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult, and patronizing prostitution on Friday in Moore County Circuit Court.
Solar farm moves forward with $650,000 energy siting agreement
LOCAL NEWS | On Monday, the Metro Council voted unanimously to approve a nearly quarter million dollar energy siting agreement with Silicon Ranch. It paves the way for one of the largest solar farms in Tennessee to be build along Highway 55 near Motlow State.