EDITORIAL: Juneteenth represents over 900 days of denied freedom
Juneteenth reminds us that those in power sometimes willfully ignore the voices of the majority, and that “justice delayed is justice denied.”
September 7, 2026
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Bear cub spotted on Griffin Road
LOCAL NEWS | Some say black bears have always been here but TWRA says more are migrating west. A local utility worker spotted a bear cub on Griffin Road just last week.
County Highway Superintendent formally denies Whiskey Creek commercial entrance, calls safe access ‘a physical impossibility’
LOCAL NEWS | Road Superintendent Shannon Cauble’s official statement cites bridge stress, driveway geometry, shared easement conflicts, and neighboring property rights in formal denial.
State records show engineer who assessed Whiskey Creek bridge is not a licensed Professional Engineer
THE LYNCHBURG TIMES INVESTIGATES | State records show the engineer who assessed Whiskey Creek bridge for safety is not a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Metro insurance may not cover some emergency vehicles.
School board approves budget amendments; still on track for no tax increase
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Even after several budget amendments passed, the Moore County School Board says they are still in great shape for the 2026-27 budget process.
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“Circle Broken” attempts to answer the question: Why was Opryland closed and replaced with a shopping mall?
MUSIC, FILM, BOOKS | A film exploring the history and unexpected closure of Opryland USA will play for a limited time in September. It seeks to answer one question: Why was Opryland closed and replaced with a shopping mall?
From bootlegging to NASCAR: the federal fight to legalize home stills hits close to home
It’s a law dating back to the earliest days of whiskey making in the state, and a Tennessee Congresswoman is pushing to lift the federal ban on home spirits distillation.
New state program helps local farmers preserve land
STATE NEWS | Tennessee loses roughly 10 acres of farmland an hour. The state just launched a new program aimed at placing agricultural land under a permanent conservation easement, taking it off the table for development.
Library book club takes on a classic for September read
MUSIC, FILM, & BOOKS | The Moore County Brown Bag Book Club will take on the classic novel, “Silas Marner” in September. It’s a book about the importance and power of community.
Officials announce plans to rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
STATE NEWS | She’ll be laid to rest in Music City and as a fitting tribute to the iconic Tennessean, Governor Bill Lee and airport officials recently announced a plan to rename BNA in her honor.
The Caverns brings Rocky Horror underground for Halloween
THINGS TO DO | Just days after the death of Tim Curry seems like the perfect time to tell you about the screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this October at The Caverns.
Squirrel season now open statewide
OUTDOOR NEWS | It’s one of Tennessee’s oldest hunting traditions. Squirrel season opened this weekend and extends through March 15.
Tanyard Hill rezoning advances on second try
PUBLIC MEETINGS | A shrunk-down Tanyard Hill rezoning passes on second attempt — clearing the way for a subdivision between Damron and Coffee Creek.
BZA weighs special exception for Chip Hayes’ Whiskey Creek Campground bid
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Yurts and RVs could also speckle the hillside along Main Street if the BZA approves a special exception for the Retreat at Whiskey Creek on Tuesday.
LOOK UP: There’s lots happening in the Lynchburg sky on Wednesday
LOCAL NEWS | The darkness of a new moon will set up perfect viewing for the Perseids meteor shower over Moore County Wednesday night — while the “big eclipse” everyone’s talking about happens 4,000 miles away.
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