Did you know that every county in Tennessee had it's own suffrage story? For example, the women of Lynchburg created their own local suffrage league. Learn more at an extended TN State Museum Exhibit called Ratified.
Category: State News
State health department confirms two cases of COVID-19 variant in Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Health officials confirmed that the new COVID-19 variant named B.1.1.7 had made it's way four hours northeast of Lynchburg to Blountville located near Knoxville. Two cases were confirmed and both individuals were being quarantined.
State updates Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
Parents of high-risk kids as well as local jailers and correctional officers will want to pay particular attention to changes made to the state vaccination plan last week.
Governor grounds MC cheerleaders
Governor Bill Lee essentially grounded Moore County cheerleaders by signing Executive Order 74 last week. An area change.org petition seeks to change that.
Picasso Figures opens at The Frist on February 5
The Frist Art Museum in Nashville will be the sole U.S. stop for a 75 work Pablo Picasso show.
As spring approaches, skunk mating season arrives
An odor has replaced the smell of whiskey in Lynchburg lately. Warmer than normal temps means skunk mating season is starting a little early.
Moore County citizens can now pre-register for COVID vaccine
According to the state website, there's no new COVID-19 vaccine headed to Moore County this week but there's now a state website where citizens can pre-register for the next round.
Surprise deliveries of free books showed up in Moore County mailboxes this week
All Moore County students in grades K-3 received a box of books this week as part of a state literacy program aimed at preventing the "COVID slide."
Moore County will not receive COVID-19 vaccine shipment this week
According to the state, Moore County will not receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for the public this week.
AT&T says no recovery timeframe for Internet back online due to building damage and investigation
At 1 p.m. on Saturday, AT&T and state officials stated in could be several days before Internet services come back online following the bombing in Nashville.