Lots of publications will do a Top 10 year-in-review but here in Lynchburg, we do things a little different. Here's a list of what our staff thinks were the Top 7 stories of 2022.
Category: Local News
Motlow president named to Community Colleges of Appalachia Board
The Community Colleges of Appalachia Board recently named Motlow State President Dr. Michael Torrence as the representative for the state of Tennessee.
LINCOLN COUNTY PROCESSED: Commission tables Jack Daniel’s rezoning until February meeting
On Tuesday, Jack Daniel's officials appeared before the Lincoln County Commission to address citizen concerns about whiskey warehouse expansion on Wabash Road in Mulberry.
Moore County’s William Trice one of the first recipients of UT’s new Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship
Moore County resident and MCHS graduate William Trice will be one of the first in the state to receive UT's new Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship .
Helping Pilot Students Learn to Fly: Motlow State opens Aviation Simulation Lab in Shelbyville
LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS | Motlow State Community College unveiled its new Aviation Simulation Lab located at the Middle Tennessee Education Center (MTEC) in Shelbyville. The lab includes three Redbird flight simulators, two of which are FAA certified.
Motlow Library awarded $5K TN Arts Commission Art Grant
LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS | Motlow State's Library is a valuable resource to folks in Moore County and beyond. It just received a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.
MTSU plans graduation for December 10
EDUCATION NEWS | Attention MTSU graduates and family members, Fall Graduation Ceremonies happen on Saturday. Can't attend in person? The event will be live streamed as well.
Wreaths Across America, Jack Daniel’s BRAVE group will honor veterans at local cemeteries on December 17
LOCAL NEWS | Jack Daniel's veterans' group, BRAVE, raised enough funds to lay 302 total wreaths this year on Wreath Across America Day on December 17 at Lynchburg and Highview cemeteries.
Jack Barrel Tree fundraiser now open with proceeds benefiting Operation Ride Home
This year over 1,300 Jack Daniel barrels were used to erect trees in 13 cities. The top barrels from each go on sale today and it all goes to Operation Ride Home.
Angel Trees now up around Lynchburg
LOCAL NEWS | Help the Moore County Resource Center ensure no local child gets left behind this holiday season by donating to the Lynchburg Angel Tree Program. Pick an angel at the Jack Daniel's Employee Credit Union or Farmer's Bank.