Motlow State's recent enrollment shows promising economic gains for middle Tennessee, contrasting the national trend of decreasing enrollments amid the pandemic. The school saw a seven percent enrollment increase this fall.
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Moorehead Pavilion will receive a facelift thanks to state tourism grant
Moore County will receive a $48,825 tourism grant with matching funds from the distillery to facilitate a renovation of Moorehead Pavilion in Wiseman Park.
Watch where you step; it’s baby copperhead season
Going for a hike to see the fall colors? Great. But watch where you step. It's baby copperhead season in Tennessee.
Oak Barrel Half Marathon registration opens on Sunday
The Oak Barrel Half Marathon will open its 2024 registration on October 29 at 6 a.m. The race, noted for its challenging Whiskey Hill feature, attracts hundreds of runners each year.
State burn permits now required in Moore County
County fire officials are reminding locals to exercise caution while burning debris. Burn permits are now required until May 2024.
TBR approves Motlow’s Distilled Spirits degree at quarterly meeting
Motlow State Community College recently received approval for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Distilled Spirits.
Uncle Pig’s Barbeque Pit wins The Jack
New Jersey's Uncle Pig's Barbecue Pit won the 2023 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue – beating Reserve Grand Champion B'Mackin' BBQ by just 1.1496 points.
Motlow one of six to receive $4,000,000 virtual reality grant
Motlow State Community College is one of six institutions to receive a $4 million National Science Foundation virtual reality grant to bridge the tech gap between two- and four-year institutions.
75-year-old Lynchburg native rides in Jack & Back
75-year-old Jack Evans, a Lynchburg native, biked 48 miles from Eagleville to Lynchburg to raise money for muscular dystrophy during the annual Jack & Back.
The Jack returns to Lynchburg on Saturday
The 34th Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue, considered the world's most prestigious barbecue competition, returns to Lynchburg, Tennessee this weekend. Teams from around the globe will compete in seven categories to be named the Grand Champion. Event proceeds will go towards the Moore County school system.