Santa, Christmas cookies, a parade, and a new whiskey? It's the kind of holiday celebration that can't only happen in Lynchburg. There's a full schedule of events in the article.
April 27, 2026
Category: Editorials
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Planning Commission considers land use by district zoning plan
The fight over development of traditionally agricultural land continues across multiple southern, middle Tennessee counties. On Monday, the Planning Commission agreed to look at adding residential zoning by type to streaming local rezoning requests and allow districts more say on what gets added in their areas.
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7 don’t miss local Halloween events
From Halloween in the Hollow in Lynchburg to a haunted island on Tims Ford Lake, possessed woods in Manchester, and a concert filled with anonymous Mummy musicians from Nashville – there's all kinds of local Halloween fun happening.
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Sewanee gets newest TN state park, Head of the Crow
Nearby Sewanee just got a new attraction, Head of the Crow State Park. It's named after the area of Franklin County containing the headwaters of Crow Creek.
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Watch the latest Ken Burns film on Nov. 3
It explores the Revolutionary War and the birth of our country. On November 3, you can view a free, advanced screening of Ken Burns latest documentary thanks to Motlow State.
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Fiery Gizzard named its own state park
Fiery Gizzard State Park, once part of South Cumberland State Park, is now a standalone state park. It's a great fall color viewing spot and less than 40 miles from Lynchburg.
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3 Must Do Things Happening This Weekend at The Jack
INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE JACK: There will be lots to do this Friday and Saturday in Lynchburg. Here are three things we think you shouldn't miss.
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Solar farm, food trucks main topics of Metro Planning Commission meeting
Resident comments about smoke, runoff, and road-safety at the solar farm being built off Highway 55 and a dispute tied to Historic District guidelines for food trucks took up most of Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting.
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5 Don’t Miss Things Happening in and around Lynchburg This Weekend
Not one but two bluegrass events, the official kickoff to Motlow State's basketball season, a Middle Tennessee festival devoted to roasting green chiles, a Shelbyville art and wine festival, and more — there's a lot to do this weekend.
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Former Raider standout Sam Scott dies at age 80
Former Raider Sam Scott died on Monday at his Moore County residence. Visitation will take place on Friday and the funeral will follow on Saturday – both at Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.