Lynchburg native Bill Dance named Sports Hall of Fame Tennessean of the Year
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honored Lynchburg native Bill Dance as its “Tennessean of the Year” recently in Nashville.
February 5, 2025
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Jack adds new Twice Barreled Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey to its limited edition Distillery Series
It’s the latest in the distillery’s line of experimental and innovative whiskeys and only available in Lynchburg and select stores in Tennessee. Say hello to Distillery Series #13, a Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey twice barreled in new, charred American white oak barrels.
Tims Ford State Park receives $217,060 Tire Program Grant
Tims Ford State Park received a $217K grant today. They’ll use the funds to create porous pavement trails using recycled scrap tires that make the park more ADA accessible.
Metro Council approves 2024-25 budget
On Monday, the Metro Council passed the final approval of the 2024-25 County General Budget by a final margin of 12-1. This year’s budget will not result in a property tax increase.
Jack celebrates first McLaren win under new Formula 1 partnership
Jack Daniels recently celebrated their first Formula 1 win under a new partnership with McLaren Racing. The partnership is a move to increase the global reach of Lynchburg’s Tennessee whiskey.
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Lynchburg farmer earns rural ag grant
A Lynchburg grain storage facility and Manchester brewery sit among the latest agriculture businesses to receive Agricultural Enterprise Fund grants.
Eagles outlast Raiders in non-district game
LOCAL SPORTS | Moore County traveled to Van Buren County on Tuesday and dropped a non-district game to the Eagles. Peyton Martin led with 22 points.
Sharpe swishes 25 in dominating Huntland win
LOCAL SPORTS | A suffocating Raiderettes’ defense and a trey hot streak from Ally Sharpe led to a dominating 63-19 win over a district rival, the Huntland Lady Hornets on Friday.
Raiders fall to Alabama’s 2A #10 Pisgah on Tuesday
LOCAL SPORTS | Moore County notched a loss to Alabama’s #10 2A team, Pisgah High School, on Tuesday by a final of 70-52. Peyton Martin led with 17 points.
Sitework finally begins at Lynchburg tiny home community
LOCAL NEWS | After nearly four years of stalls and hoop-jumping, Oakstone Land & Capital is ready to begin sitework at their Whiskey Creek tiny home community.
Tims Ford State Park looking for artist for April’s Art in the Park
ARTS & CULTURE | Calling all Moore County artists: Tims Ford State Park needs vendors for its spring art show happening April 26. Vendor fees are just $10 per spot.
Lady Vols softball play in Columbia on March 18
REGIONAL SPORTS | The UT Lady Vol softball team will return to Columbia n March 18 to play in the annual Midstate Classic Collegiate Softball Tournament.
Raiderettes shoot 77 percent from the line in district win over Fayetteville
LOCAL SPORTS | Ace perimeter shooting and 77 percent from the line helped lift the Raiderettes to a district win against Fayetteville on Friday in Lincoln County. Ellie Graham and Ally Sharpe led for Moore County with 16 points each.
Raiders drop non-district game against Cascade on Tuesday
LOCAL SPORTS | Forty-two points from the perimeter helped lift Cascade to a 78-31 win over Moore County on Tuesday. Gavin Wise led for the Raiders with 12 points.
State seeking artist for David Crockett statue
ARTS & CULTURE | Once a resident of Moore County who lived along the Mulberry Creek, David Crockett will be memorialized at the Tennessee State Capitol with a new bronze statue and you could create it.