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.
May 12, 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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Dancing in the Grass and Spilling the (Jack) Tea: A Lawn Sessions Dispatch
PERSONAL ESSAY | Four bands, one perfect night, and a thousand hometown moments you won’t read anywhere else. Lynchburg’s Lois Lane got the real scoop at the first-ever Lawn Session concert at Jack Daniel’s
RURAL MURAL: Lynchburg’s new public art pays homage to the Lincoln County Process
LOCAL NEWS | Crafting Whiskey – the first in a series of whiskey-inspired public art going up in small, rural southern, middle Tennessee towns – is located right here in Lynchburg.
Raiderette big bats bounce back to earn 14-2 win over Fayetteville
LOCAL SPORTS | Outstanding pitching by Kallie Ross and big girl batting by a host of Raiderettes combined to hand Moore County a bounce back win over Fayetteville on Tuesday.
Raiders fall in district final; headed to Region 5 tourney
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiders fell to the Eagle 10-0 on Monday but are headed to the Region 5A Tournament. Several Moore County players and Assistant Coach James Sparkman earned All District honors.
New lifesaving tech hits Metro EMS ambulances
LOCAL NEWS | Thanks to a state grant, the Metro EMS now uses cardiac monitors that offer faster, smarter pre-hospital emergency care for Moore County residents.
Moore County Democratic Party will elect new leaders at Reorganization Convention on May 10
LOCAL NEWS | The Moore County Democratic Party plans a Reorganization Convention on May 10. They will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Committee members from all areas of the county for a two-year term.
108 Years of Moon Pie Magic, Available Right Here in Lynchburg
SHOP LOCAL SPOTLIGHT | On the 108th birthday of Tennessee’s most iconic treat, skip the chain store and head to the Moon Pie General Store in Lynchburg – where the shelves are stocked with nostalgia and the treats taste like home.
State warns of emerging spotted lanternfly threat
STATE AG NEWS | Moore County farmers and garden enthusiasts should be on the look out for the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. They’ve been spotted as close as Davidson County.
BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT: TN Tech joins statewide effort to protect the Duck River
REGIONAL NEWS | TN Tech is stepping up to do it’s part in protecting one of the most biologically diverse rivers in the world located right here in Middle Tennessee.
State warns of fake crypto education scams emerging in Tennessee
STATE NEWS | It’s a digital currency that not many investors understand. The state says a new crypto education scams attempts to take advantage of the murky waters.