LOCAL EVENTS | The Tennessee Whiskey Trailhead, located across the street from The Jack Daniel Distillery, will host a kick-off party for the United in Spirits fundraiser on May 17. And it's free!
April 25, 2025
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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5 Don’t Miss Things Happening at Spring in the Hollow on Saturday
LOCAL EVENTS | Saturday is the day. Spring in the Hollow kicks off around 8 a.m. and there are lots of cool things to do. Here are the five things we think you shouldn't miss.
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Metro Council taps the brakes on growth, again, with apartment zoning changes
There’s a quiet war happening in tiny Lynchburg over potential growth. On Monday, the Metro Council voted 11-4 in favor of a fourth zoning change in the past 15 months aimed at slowing development. This time surrounding requirements for apartment developments.
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RURAL SUSTAINABILITY: In Tiny Lynchburg, Jack Daniel’s Operates with Global Environmental Goals
Long before Jack Daniel’s became a household name, it built itself around one of Moore County's most precious resources, the Lynchburg Cave Spring. To celebrate Earth Day, we talked to local officials about why sustainability is important for a global brand located in one of Tennessee's smallest counties.
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SPIRIT OF APPRECIATION: The Jack Daniel’s Good Friday Tradition
It’s not on the tour. It’s not in the brochure. But in Lynchburg, locals know that Good Friday at Jack Daniel's Distillery means free whiskey.
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QUACK, QUACK: Local event turns rubber ducks into vital support for Moore County kids
LOCAL EVENTS | The annual Lucky Duck Race happens on Saturday, April 26 and organizer say they need to sell a few more ducks to reach their fundraising goals. The program provides school backpacks for local students each fall.
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School Board considers adding a fence at MCHS baseball field
LOCAL NEWS | On Monday, the Moore County of Education discussed adding a fence at the MCHS baseball fence due to parental safety concerns.
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Motlow hosts Trauma Conference on May 15
LOCAL NEWS | On May 17, Motlow State will host their second annual McSwain Trauma Education Project conference for local professionals and students.
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Jack Daniel’s hosts United in Spirit on May 17
LOCAL NEWS | Enjoy dinner at Lynchburg's most picturesque spots, and help raise money for the local United Way at this year's United in Spirits held at Barbecue Hill on May 17.
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Sobriety checkpoint honors couple killed by 4/20 impaired driver
On Friday afternoon, local officials plan a sobriety checkpoint to honor Lori and Gary Peels, who were killed by a 4/20 impaired driver in 2023. They say they hope awareness of driving "stoned" will prevent future tragedies.