At Monday's meeting, the Metro Council voted to temporarily reduce speed limits on rural county roads during the solar farm construction for safety reasons.
June 27, 2026
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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TDEC reviews erosion controls at Silicon Ranch; corrective steps disputed
Conflicting accounts have emerged following a recent TDEC inspection of the Silicon Ranch solar site. The project’s environmental consultant said the company was given 30 days to correct erosion concerns, while Silicon Ranch CEO Reagan Farr disputes that characterization.
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Metro Council to consider property tax freeze for qualifying seniors
At Monday's Metro Council meeting, council members will discuss whether or not to freeze property tax rates for local qualifying homeowners ages 65 and up.
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Frank Fletcher dies at 73
Lynchburg's Frank Fletcher died on Saturday at the age of 73. His visitation will happen on Tuesday with the funeral to follow on Wednesday.
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Metro Fire receives state equipment and training grant
The local volunteer fire department will get some well-needed new equipment thanks to a $47,200 state grant.
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“Old No. 7 Tower” connects Moore County first responders to statewide network
With the launch of the “Old No. 7 Tower,” Metro Moore County first responders are now connected to Tennessee’s statewide emergency radio system — a shift officials say will improve communication when major incidents occur.
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Corbin Noblitt dies at 26
Corbin Noblitt died in a fire on February 1 at the age of 26. His Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, February 21 at the Lynchburg Funeral Home.
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MUD Board plans to push back on meter vendor after high number of manual reads
During Tuesday’s meeting, MUD Board members expressed frustration that nearly 1,600 meters still require manual readings despite a $1.4 million system upgrade intended to modernize billing and reduce water loss.
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As the penny fades, MUD Board considers future of cash payments
A discussion at Tuesday’s MUD Board meeting raised the possibility of limiting or eliminating cash payments for local water bills in response to the federal phase-out of pennies. No action was taken, and the board did not fully explore how such a change could affect customers who rely on in-person payments.
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Raiders outlast Hornets for district win
The momentum swung back-and-forth on Tuesday, but the Raiders pulled out the 54-47 win over Huntland. They play at Franklin County High School on Friday.