Tool, Lizzo, and Tame Impala will headline the 2020 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
December 19, 2024
Category: Events
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State, national blood supplies at low levels
STATE NEWS — Each day patients across the U.S. need blood every two seconds. Much of a patients successful recovery depends on the steady supply of blood from healthy donors … and right now those supplies are low. Blood supplies across Tennessee, and much of the U.S., are at dangerously low levels due to recent...
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Downtown Winchester hosts Chocolate Walk on Feb. 8
REGIONAL NEWS | Winchester — Forrest Gump once famously said that life is like a box of chocolates. You can enjoy shopping in charming, historic downtown Winchester and earn your very own box of chocolates during the annual Chocolate Walk on February 8. Tickets are $7 per person and must be purchased in advance. Participants...
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Promise Manor added to Best Christmas Lights list
Promise Manor is the only Lynchburg home mentioned in WPLN's Best Holiday Lights list. They will host an open house on December 15.
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Lynchburg’s oldest living vet, Aulden Raby, to grand marshall Christmas parade
This October, Moore County native Aulden Raby, looked all smiles as members of Quilts of Valor wrapped a warm, homemade quilt around his shoulders and honored his service in World War II. On Saturday, he’ll once again be honored as he rides in the annual Lynchburg Christmas Parade as the Grand Marshall. Born in the...
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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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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...