The man who got the Moore County Raiders six inches from a state football championship won't be back to coach the Franklin County High School Rebels next year.
November 19, 2024
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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Ludacris and crew visit Jack Daniel and Nearest Green distilleries
There are lots of made-in-Tennessee whiskeys sitting on liquor stores shelves with compelling stories but none enjoy the narrative of Nearest Green’s Distillery’s Uncle Nearest’s brands. For those who aren’t familiar, Nathan “Nearest” Green is the black, slave who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey. He’s credited with being the first Jack Daniel Distillery...
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Donate those used costumes to Library’s summer reading program
LOCAL NEW — Christmas is just around the corner. This means all those shiny new toys will take the place of your child’s Halloween costume as their favorite thing. Rather than send those gently-used costumes to a local landfill or store them away in the back of the closet, why not donate them to the...
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Lynchburg in the News: Jack Daniel wins award at National Dog Show
Jack Daniel … if you please. These were the judge’s thoughts recently at the National Dog Show held in in Philadelphia. Thor the bulky, squishy bulldog may have won the coveted Best in Show but Jack Daniel the Golden Retriever earned the title of best in the sporting group and social media darling. His clever...
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You’re So Lynchburg If …Thanksgiving Edition
What a great time to come home for the holidays. They now sell beer on the Lynchburg Square. The weather’s gonna be absolutely perfect this weekend. And you know mama’s been in the kitchen since at least Tuesday cooking all your favorites. There are some things that just make Lynchburg special. After all … we...
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Motlow launches new Digital Archive Project on Dec. 13
LOCAL NEWS — It all started when Motlow State staff started gathering historic items for their 50th anniversary. “When we saw the content, we knew these artifacts needed to be featured as one of our celebrated 50th anniversary milestones,” said Terri Bryson, Vice President of External Affairs. “This has been a real labor of love...
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Boro beer park offers free music on Americana Sundays
LIVE MUSIC | Murfreesboro — Did you know that Murfreesboro boasted its own beer park? The unique agritourism spot opened in June of this year and it’s not just your ordinary brewery and taproom. Hop Springs located off John Bragg Highway just outside Murfreesboro combines not one but three onsite brewing projects plus corn hole...
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Story Book children’s trail opens in Monteagle
EVENTS | Monteagle — “The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth.” These were the poignant words of American Indian Chief Si’ahl (Chief Seattle) uttered over 100 years ago. They are the inspiration for the children’s book, Brother Eagle, Sister Sky. It teaches the lesson of respecting the Earth and all...
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Event marks the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin
EVENTS | Franklin — It was the battle that led to the end of the American Civil War. Over 10,000 men – both Confederate and Union – fell in a bloody battle that was larger, longer, and deadlier than Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. Fought on November 30, 1864, the battle nearly ended the Army of...
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Metro Council votes to lower speed limit on Williamson Hollow Road
LOCAL NEWS — By a unanimous vote, the Metro Council elected to lower the posted speed limit on Williamson Hollow Road to 25 miles per hour. Prior to the Metro Council meeting, the Highway Advisory Board met to discuss the matter. According to Metro Sheriff Tyler Hatfield, the genesis of the request were two fold....