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.
March 16, 2025
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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.
Early voting starts on Friday, July 12
Early voting kicks off on Friday in Moore County for the August 1 State Primary and County General election. A sample ballot is included in this article.
Moore County properties eligible for state historic preservation grants
Two million in grant funding is now available for properties like Miss Mary Bobo’s and Ledford Mill as part of the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund Grant Program.
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Historical Society will discuss the historic Bethel Cemetery on March 16
LOCAL HISTORY | A descendent of Lynchburg founder Thomas Rountree will discuss the historic Bethel Cemetery located near the entrance of the distillery at the next Moore County Historical Society meeting.
Moore County non-resident tuition will remain unchanged for the 2025-26 school year
LOCAL NEWS | For families choosing to enroll students in Moore County Schools from outside the district, tuition rates will remain unchanged next year.
Native Rosa Ann Burton dies at 79
LOCAL OBIT | Funeral services for Rosa Ann Burton will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin at noon.
TN state parks have $1.9 billion impact on the state economy
A recent study finds that nearby Tims Ford and other Tennessee State Parks across the state have a $1.9 billion impact on the state economy and employ over 13,000 people.
TN book award winner re-examines plantation life in West TN
ARTS & CULTURE | A humanizing re-examination of the Davies Manor located near Memphis is the 2024 Tennessee History Book Award winner.
Amateur Ham Radio Festival planned for March 7-8
THINGS TO DO | Interested in learning more about amateur radio? There’s an Amateur Ham Radio Fest planned for March 7-8 with a swap and shop, seminars, and an FCC amateur radio license exam session.
Lynchburg native Steve Durm dies at 76
LOCAL OBIT | Native Steve Durm died on Thursday, February 27 at the age of 76. Visitation with the family will happen on Tuesday at the Lynchburg Funeral Home.
Martin unstoppable in Raiders 63-50 Region 5A tourney win over Cornersville
LOCAL SPORTS | Big man Peyton Martin put up 25 on Saturday to help earn Moore County a 63-50 win over Cornersville and another game. They play Richland on Tuesday.
Moore County Pre K plans registration date on April 4
LOCAL NEWS | If your child will be three or four in the upcoming school year, they may qualify for the Moore County School System’s Pre K program. Open registration will take place on April 4 at LES.
MTSU alum nominated for an Oscar for his work on “The Wild Robot”
ARTS & CULTURE | He credits much of his success to his MTSU recording industry major. Keep your eyes peeled for Brian Chumney during tonight’s Oscars.