LOCAL NEWS — In addition to being area leaders in nursing and robotics, Motlow State also boasts some very talented musicians. They’ll show them off on Friday, October 18 from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. with a free Piano Trio Concert at Powers Auditoriam/Eoff Hall on the Moore County campus. The event is part of the...
December 18, 2024
Category: Events
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TV show Oddities comes to life in Nashville Market
EVENTS | Nashville — Ever watch the Discovery Channel’s docuseries Oddities? The half-hour show follows the operations of an East Village shop, Obscura Antiques & Oddities, which specializes in antiques and other rarities. Co-owners Mike Zohn and Evan Michelson and their buyer, Ryan Matthew, scour flea markets, auctions, and personal collections for unusual artifacts. They’ve...
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5K Turkey Trot at Tims Ford benefits local Hospice Foundation
LOCAL NEWS | Hospice of the Highland Rim will host their annual Hospice 5K Turkey Trot and One Mile Fun Run (or Walk) at Tims Fords State Parks on Saturday, October 12. All proceeds will directly benefit hospice patients in Moore, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, and Warren counties. The course will follow the...
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FALL EVENTS: Jack-o-lanterns take over The Hermitage at The GLOW
EVENTS | Hermitage — The Hermitage in Nashville is one of the areas most iconic sites. The historic plantation once belonged to our seventh president Andrew Jackson and is listed as a National Historic Site. Imagine large Corinthian style columns on a two story Federal-style building surrounded by gardens, a cedar-lined driveway, and white picket...
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Five “don’t miss” authors at the Southern Festival of Books
EVENTS | Nashville — Writers and readers are like peanut butter and jelly. One’s just not the same without the other. On October 11-13, Humanities Tennessee will bring the two together for the 31st year during the Southern Festival of Books. The Lynchburg Times reviewed the authors list and here’s five we’re very excited about...
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Gov’t Mule plays The Caverns
EVENTS | Pelham — Jack White of the White Stripes had The Raconteurs and then The Dead Weather. Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty played together in the Traveling Wilburys. Famous musician’s side projects have long been a fan favorite because they allow musicians to stretch outside their comfort zone and try...
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Support the Flat Creek Fire Department at a BBQ on Sept. 28
LOCAL NEWS | Flat Creek — You might know that the tiny Flat Creek community has its very own volunteer fire department but did you know that one of their dedicated firefighters was Lynchburg Veterinary Hospital’s own Dr. Bryant Morton. This incredible group volunteers their time to respond to area fires and car accidents as...
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Visit The Frist and US Space and Rocket Center for free on Smithsonian Museum Day
Museums and cultural institutions help us learn about our history and collective group think, but for large families, college students, and others without a lot of wiggle room in their budgets, a visit can sometimes be out of reach. Once each September, Smithsonian Magazine sponsors Museum Day. On this single, one-day event, thousands of museum...
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Jack Daniel relics featured at Bedford historical meeting
REGIONAL NEWS | Shelbyville — Jack Daniel relics owned by two local long time collectors will be featured at the Bedford County Historical Society meeting on Monday, September 16. Two collectors, Mike Northcutt and David Cauwel, will bring items from their personal collections. Northcutt owns a copy of the The Life and Explorations of Dr....
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Library offers free GED classes
LOCAL NEWS — Originally developed for military men who fought overseas during World War II, the GED or High School Equivalency Certificate offers those who experienced a hiccup during their high school days to get back on track. Since it’s inception, it’s helped over 15 million students and today 1 in 20 college students got...