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.
December 11, 2023
Category: Local History
Post
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.
Post
FATHER, SON STORYTELLERS: Junebug Clark recalls Lynchburg days with his dad, Joe Clark HBSS
For Father's Day, we caught up with Junebug Clark to talk about his father, Joe Clark the Hillbilly Snap Shooter, and their days together in Lynchburg shooting photographs for Jack Daniel's Distillery's Postcards from Lynchburg ad campaign.
Post
State seeks Civil War site preservation grant fund applicants
The state is seeking grant applications to preserve Civil War and Underground Railroad sites in Tennessee. The grant cycle opens on August 14.
Post
Moore County History: The Raider, Huntland Rivalry
It dates back to the days Johnny Majors walked the streets of Lynchburg. The annual Moore County, Huntland rivalry game will happen on Thursday at MCHS.
Post
Camp Blount plans Volunteer Days for Friday and Saturday
LOCAL HISTORY | It's one of the few Tennessee historical sites associated with the War of 1812 and it's located in nearby Fayetteville. Organizers plan Camp Blount Volunteer Days for Friday and Saturday.
Post
Wanna share your family’s story? Participate in the Middle Tennessee African American Oral History Project
MTSU invites local African-American families to participate in the Middle Tennessee African American Oral History Project during the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Post
Frontier Days: A Lynchburg tradition for nearly 60 years
From a Fourth of July celebration to a trail ride to a week long celebration to the current two-day event, the Lynchburg tradition known today as Frontier Days enjoys a past dating back to 1962.
Post
Moore County Jail Museum offers history lessons for both locals and visitors
Did you know that Moore County's had not one but two female sheriff's? You can learn that and other fascinating local history during a tour of the Moore County Jail Museum.
Post
Historical Society extends Founding Families Certification deadline to February 14
The Moore County Historical Society recently announced that they have extended the Moore County Founding Families Certification deadline until February 14.