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.
June 8, 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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UT proposes tuition increase for 2025-26
Got a kiddo headed to Knoxville this fall? The UT system is proposing a tuition increase, but there’s still time to make a public comment for or against before July 1. Link in the article.
Fish for free in Tennessee on Saturday
Circle Saturday, June 7 on your outdoor calendar as Tennessee’s Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day returns to Tennessee.
Hammond earns Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship
LOCAL NEWS | Recent MCHS graduate Tripp Hammond is the lone Moore County recipient of UT’s Distinguished Tennessean Scholarships.
Planning Commission nudged, again, to tighten mobile home park rules
LOCAL NEWS | Locals appeared, again, at the Metro Planning Commission’s June meeting to request that local officials considered tightening up mobile home park rules.
Property owner seeks lot line adjustment for historic home
LOCAL NEWS | The Metro Planning Commission recently referred a local property owner to the Board of Zoning Appeals over a zero-lot line non-conformity caused by a bathroom addition in the historic district.
RV, boat storage units proposed near County Line
LOCAL NEWS | An RV and Boat storage project may be in the works in the County Line community as one local sought guidance from the Metro Planning Commission on moving forward with commercial rezoning on Tuesday.
Blue Angels give free talk at MTSU ahead of Great Tennessee Air Show
REGIONAL EVENTS | The famous Navy Blue Angels will give a free talk at MTSU on Friday, June 6 ahead of their headlining performances at the Great Tennessee Air Show.
BBQ Hill event raised over $50,000 for local United Way
LOCAL NEWS | Lynchburg movers and shakers gathered on Barbecue Hill recently to help the United Way raise money for the work they do in Moore, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Rutherford, and Warren counties.
Childress, Trussell fall in tennis state semis
LOCAL SPORTS | The dynamic duo of Trussell and Childress managed a heck of a run but fell in the semifinal match to Scott Hills last Thursday.
MUD Board reduces sewer rates
LOCAL NEWS | Led by a determined charge from Metro Utility Board member Glen Thomas, the MUD Board voted unanimously on Tuesday night to lower sewer rates in Moore County.