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...
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...
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...
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...
For centuries, folks have looked up fascinated with the stars, moon, planets, and other celestial object. Our night’s sky exists as a brilliant, ever-changing painting that leaves most feeling awed and strangely at peace. Thursday night, those of us in southern, middle Tennessee will get a rare chance to view a “unicorn” meteor storm. That’s...
EVENTS | Outdoors — It’s a ten foot wide by 100 feet deep crack in a sandstone cliff located in Savage Gulf State Natural Area. It’s looks like a giant door left ajar and historically it was used by Tennessee Native Americans as a passage way. Below is an old-growth forest filled with oaks, hickories,...
LOCAL NEWS — Lynchburg’s angel tree program, Moore County Christmas Stockings, recently opened applications for the 2019 holiday season. Applicants must be Moore County residents, must be the legal guardian of the children enrolled, and must meet the income guidelines. Documentation will be required. Applications are available at the Moore County Resource Center located inside...
LOCAL NEWS — The federal government established Veteran’s Day (originally know as Armistice Day) on November 11, 1919. It commemorates the formal ending of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when Armistice with Germany went into effect. It is distinct from Memorial Day because...
LOCAL NEWS | The Moore County Historical Society will meet on Sunday, November 10 at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Lynchburg. George Stone will talk about Dr. E.Y. Salmon, one of the early settlers of Moore County. Dr. Salmon was a Civil War veteran, physician, entrepreneur, and public official who built the structure...
EVENTS | Fayetteville — Beginning tonight, the Carriage House Players will perform William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Lincoln County Museum Theatre in Fayetteville. One of Lynchburg’s own, Justin Lendley, will star as Benedick – a role played on Broadway by the great John Gielgud and on the big screen by Kenneth Branagh....