In Lynchburg, love spreads just as fast as gossip. And when Bethany Weatherspoon needed it most, her small town wrapped her and her boys in a net of quiet, unwavering support.
Farm Credit Mid-America filed suit against Nearest Green Distillery as well as Fawn and Keith Weaver on Monday alleging a breach of contract on over $100 million in loans. The Times spoke to the Weavers on Friday, who describe the filing as “demonstrably false.”
HUMANS OF LYNCHBURG | MCHS Guidance Counselor Amy Kimbrough didn’t plan to become the Chicken Queen of Duck Branch Road – but one rooster, ten hens, a vision board, and a lot of midnight coop planning later, here we are.
Armed with tripods, thrift-store costumes, and a shared love of fried chicken, Dan and Mary Peery are proving you don’t need to be young, polished, or filtered to go viral.
It’s considered America’s Most Biodiverse River and recent cuts created by the Big Beautiful Bill have sunk a program intended to focus on stream restoration and protecting aquatic habitat on the Duck River.
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LOCAL ELECTIONS | The Lynchburg Times submitted an identical set of questions to all candidates seeking office in the August 2026 General Election. Responses are published here in a straight Q&A format, exactly as submitted, without editing or rewriting.
OUTDOORS NEWS | Black bears have been on the move for the past several years in Middle Tennessee. Fiery Gizzard State Park in Monteagle reports a recent sighting.
PUBLIC MEETINGS | The Lynchburg Pool has always been more than a place to swim. Monday night, the Metro Council made sure it stays open this summer despite a big repair bill.
STATE NEWS | Yes, Tennessee primaries are open and the state has no party registration. A bill that sought to change that failed in the state legislature today.
THINGS TO DO | It’s part of nearby Fayetteville’s culinary heritage and a deliciously fun day. The Slawburger Festival happens this weekend.
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiderettes dropped a close one on Senior Night — losing to Cannon County 9-6 in Lynchburg.
LOCAL OBITUARY | Two Moore County twins, born prematurely, passed at birth. The family is collecting donations to the Moore County Resource Center in their honor.
REGIONAL NEWS | If it’s April, that means Dennison Family Farm strawberries are in season and you don’t want to miss out.
LOCAL SPORTS | Enjoy a beautiful day at the Bear Trace Gold Course inside Tims Ford State Park and support Moore County’s high school golf team.
LOCAL NEWS | Heads up Moore County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and local law enforcement plan a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, April 17 on Highway 41A.