TULLAHOMA — Cascade Hollow, the birthplace of George Dickel Whisky, is a southern, middle Tennessee gem. It’s nestled between Tullahoma and Normandy on a sloping piece of property with a gently flowing stream. It’s been tucked in that hollow since 1870, and on Friday, February 21 an old southern whisky recipe and a new age...
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Metro Utilities launches new website
LOCAL NEWS — Wanna learn how to read your meter, view the most recent Water Quality Report, or see the agenda for an upcoming Metro Utility Department (MUD) meeting? The new MUD website’s got you covered. Launched in November, the site offers customer service options, online forms and reports, and information about public meetings. It...
Moore community rallies around two teens hospitalized after weekend shooting
LOCAL NEWS — Domestic violence touched the lives of two Moore County Middle School students over the weekend. According to reports, January 25 around 4:30 p.m. shots rang out at 1620 Vernon Ridge Road. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department officials say that Christopher Maxwell, age 48, remains in police custody after shooting and killing his wife,...
General Assembly considers legalizing, decriminalizing recreational marijuana
Could legalized recreation pot be coming to Tennessee? If approved, two new state bills make it seem likely.
Moore EMS and National Weather Service plan storm spotter class
LOCAL NEWS — Accurate weather forecasts don’t happen in a sterile office. National Weather Service (NWS) officials depend on a an army of volunteer storm spotters to report the ground truth in local communities, so it can be broadcast to the general public. The Huntsville National Service Services office plans a SKYWARN Spotter Training class...
Countdown to Bonnaroo: Oysterhead
A jam band super group made up of musicians from Primus, Phish, and The Police ... um, yes please.
State wildlife agency warns about bogus license website
STATE NEWS — The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) warned local hunters and fishers today about a scam website appearing in search results on Google when you type in the words “Tennessee fishing license.” The scam website prompts citizens to enter personally identifying information like name, date of birth, social security number, driver’s license number,...
Breaking: Coronavirus not confirmed in Tennessee
STATE NEWS | Cookeville — Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) officials released Thursday that a Tennessee Tech student is currently being tested for Coronvirus in Cookeville. That case has not yet been confirmed.
Library launches Valentine reading contest for kids and teens
LOCAL NEWS — We’ve got some sweet news for kids in Lynchburg. The Moore County Public Library will launch a Valentine’s Day Reading Contest tomorrow (January 24). For kids aged three to 12, they’ll launch the Love to Read and Create program. Check out any three books and return them by February 12 and you...
Council member asks for legal “blank check” to revisit barrel tax issue
In November 2011, the Metro Council decided by a 10-5 vote. Back then, the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce unanimously opposed the proposal. In April 2018, the General Assembly decided by a 78-12 vote. But on Monday night, Metro Council member Tommy Brown asked his fellow council members to a approve a legal “blank check” to...








