Eight Tennessee State Parks, including Henry Horton State Park, will serve Thanksgiving meals at their restaurants, providing families an opportunity to enjoy a holiday feast without the preparation hassle. The meals will be available on Thanksgiving Day, with reservations needed for certain parks.
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Docuseries looking for local, first-hand WWII accounts
Producers of a WWII docuseries about military operations in Middle Tennessee from 1941 to 1944 seek first hand accounts from Lynchburg residents to be featured in the 3-hour docuseries, which will air in May 2025.
Motlow, Herzing University sign nursing school agreement
Motlow State Community College has signed an articulation agreement with Nashville's Herzing University, facilitating a smooth transition for nursing students to obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This partnership aims to save students' time and money, guarantee career readiness, and enhance educational opportunities.
Two MCHS students earn High School Heisman
Moore County High School seniors, Alex Copeland and Greenlee Ward, have been awarded the Heisman High School Scholarship. They each receive $1,000 and will compete for a $2,000 national award. Over 4,878 recipients were chosen from 4,129 schools nationwide.
Motlow fall enrollment increases by 7%
Motlow State's recent enrollment shows promising economic gains for middle Tennessee, contrasting the national trend of decreasing enrollments amid the pandemic. The school saw a seven percent enrollment increase this fall.
Eagles look to play spoiler in Friday’s Raider playoff game
Region 5A foes Moore County and Eagleville will rematch on Friday in a Class 1A playoff game. The Eagles will come into Doug Price Field looking to play spoiler to the Raiders championship hopes.
Motlow wins third consecutive TCCAA women’s soccer title
The Motlow Bucks won against Columbia State in a 1-0 victory resulting in their third consecutive TCCAA/Region 7 Women’s Soccer Tournament championship. The team will now face defending champion Iowa Western for a spot in the NJCAA Women’s Soccer National Championship.
Moore Historical Society explores “forgotten distilleries” on Nov. 12
Tennessee whiskey's history began in 1824 and there were once over 700 distilleries operating in the state. The Moore County Historical Society will explore the forgotten distilleries of southern, middle Tennessee at its upcoming November 12 meeting with local historian and author Carol Roberts.
Motlow Women’s Basketball hosts the Cumberland University JV on Monday
The Motlow Bucks Women's Basketball team will play their home opener against Cumberland University JV on Monday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. on the Moore County campus.
Raiders take fight out of Irish with 48-0 win
Moore County used high octane offense and lights out defense to hand Houston County a 48-0 first round playoff loss in Lynchburg on Friday.