Author who recently wrote a book set in Moore County will speak on June 14 in Lynchburg
LOCAL EVENT NEWS | An author with deep Moore County roots will visit to discuss her upcoming historical novel that’s set in Lynchburg on June 14.
September 7, 2026
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OPINION: What does Lynchburg owe outside developers? Nothing more than the rules.
As AI data centers and large-scale outside investment attempt to reshape rural landscapes, small towns must remember their right to self-determine what kind of place they want to be — as long as the rules are applied evenly.
Sweeping changes coming to TN hemp industry on July 1
STATE NEWS | On July 1, a new state law will place an effective ban on high-potency hemp-derived products containing THCA that will affect at least two Lynchburg businesses.
Planning Commission, Gateway clash, again, over townhome zoning definitions
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Moore County’s Planning Commission voted 3-1 Tuesday to deny a proposed 42-unit townhome development on Main Street. The dispute comes down to two pages of the zoning ordinance — and two very different ways of reading them. Gateway Development says it will appeal.
Chamber seeks Frontier Days vendors
LOCAL NEWS | People are over the digital and craving real, analog experiences like Lynchburg’s annual Frontier Days Festival. The Chamber is currently seeking vendors for the 2026 event.
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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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