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.
THINGS TO DO | Here are 10 don't miss things we think you should check out at Frontier Days this weekend. It kicks off Friday night and concludes Saturday night with a free fireworks show.
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.
STATE NEWS | The Tennessee Department of Transportation's Project Milkweed opens orders this week with a new, native flower blend available for first time.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | The Jack Daniel Cow Feeder Program wound down in March. Now, Lynchburg Renewable Fuels looks to use slop in a new mutually beneficial way.
LOCAL NEWS | Difficult to treat with often heartbreaking results. These were the words of a local vet about bobcat fever. Confirmed cases are in Moore County.
STATE NEWS | Local Moore County students eyeing Tennessee Tech in the fall can feel confident. The university completes second consecutive reaccreditation with zero recommendations.
LOCAL NEWS | We don't have a county fair but we have the Frontier Days Moore County Fair Exhibits and Cultural Arts competition ... and that's kind of the same thing.
STATE NEWS | Do you know an artist or arts organization that makes a contribution to Tennessee cultural heritage? Consider nominating them for the 2027Governor's Arts Award.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | If you've noticed a plethora of farmers cutting hay this past week, they know something the rest of us don't and it revolves around the summer solstice.