LOCAL NEWS | Help Lynchburg Elementary School’s science and social studies teacher Dusty Dickey win America’s Favorite Teacher. His students could win a school assembly with Bill Nye, the science guy. The deadline to vote is March 27.
June 27, 2026
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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What the Old No. 7 Tower actually does if things go wrong in Moore County
LOCAL NEWS | Moore County's public safety director and sheriff help us drill down to how the new Old No. 7 Tower — part of the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network — makes citizens more safe.
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At Sewanee’s Library, you can check out seeds
SOUTHERN CULTURE | Spring arrived in Southern Middle Tennessee on Friday. Here's one way the nearby University of the South at Sewanee is marking the occasion.
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Rock-n-roll barbering in Lynchburg, Tennessee
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | Steve Vilot crisscrosses the country teaching the art of barbering and cutting rock star's hair. He also runs a shop right here in Lynchburg.
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Cheers! Company Distilling will soon serve beer
LOCAL NEWS | The Moore County Beer Board approved Tristar Spirits' permit application in a unanimous vote on Wednesday to allow Company Distilling to serve beer.
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Despite conflicting reports, the Uncle Nearest receivership isn’t over
REGIONAL NEWS | The receivership in the Farm Credit Mid-America vs. Uncle Nearest, Inc. lawsuit isn't over. Here's what the court record actually shows.
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When Farmers Own the Bank
AG NEWS | Just in time for spring planting season, a Tennessee cooperative will return $39.1 million to the people who grew it this March. It's a cooperative rather than extractive business model for local farmers.
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Council lowers speed limit on Pole Cat Hollow Road
LOCAL NEWS | On Monday, the Metro Council voted unanimously to lower the speed limit on Pole Cat Hollow Road based on a citizen's petition.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES: Cody Lanier, Metro Council 5th District
LOCAL ELECTIONS | The Lynchburg Times submitted an identical set of questions to all candidates seeking office in the August 2026 General Election. Responses are published here in a straight Q&A format, exactly as submitted, without editing or rewriting.
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Applications open for Jack Daniel’s Co-Op program
LOCAL NEWS | Wanna jumpstart your career while gaining both experience and help with college expenses? The deadline to apply for the Jack Daniel's Co-Op Program is April 3.