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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Fayetteville non-profit seeks clothing donations
REGIONAL NEWS | Fayetteville — Clothes Our Kids is an area non-profit that works directly with local schools and the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) to help get gently-used clothing to at risk kids in southern, middle Tennessee. School officials and DCS employees have come to rely on them to provide coats, shoes, and clothing...
Get added to Christmas in Lynchburg’s Twinkle Light Tour
LOCAL NEWS — The tradition of Christmas lights dates all the way back to the 17th century. German celebrators were the first to attach small candles to Christmas tree branches. In Europe, homeowners displayed a burning candle in their window. Today, holiday lights have come a long way. Outdoor Christmas light displays not only add...
Motlow plans high school equivalency test dates
LOCAL NEWS | Education — A high school diploma remains as an individual’s ticket to many entry-level jobs. It’s also generally considered a prerequisite for college, technical training, and continuing education in one’s field. Motlow plans several High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) date through the rest of 2019 and into 2020 on the Moore County...
Two Lynchburg cemeteries will participate in Wreaths Across America on Dec. 14
LOCAL NEWS — Every December, folks across the U.S. gather in local cemeteries – including Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D. C. – to lay holiday wreaths on the graves of those brave men and women who have fallen serving our country. It’s the event’s goal to honor as many vets as possible dating all...