Jack Daniel’s hosts United in Spirit on May 17
LOCAL NEWS | Enjoy dinner at Lynchburg’s most picturesque spots, and help raise money for the local United Way at this year’s United in Spirits held at Barbecue Hill on May 17.
September 9, 2026
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Sobriety checkpoint honors couple killed by 4/20 impaired driver
On Friday afternoon, local officials plan a sobriety checkpoint to honor Lori and Gary Peels, who were killed by a 4/20 impaired driver in 2023. They say they hope awareness of driving “stoned” will prevent future tragedies.
Jack Daniel, McLaren announce new limited-edition bottle
WHISKEY INDUSTRY NEWS | Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and the McLaren Formula 1 Team continue to be a winning combination. They recently celebrated with a new limited-edition bottle.
WON’T QUIT: Local will run his first Oak Barrel Half Marathon on Saturday
Meet the Lynchburg father of two, Patrick Hill, who recently shed 120 pounds and will run his very first Oak Barrel Half Marathon on Saturday.
FROM LYNCHBURG TO LEGEND: Native Greg Tipps Leads Loretto Mustangs to an Undefeated Title
The clock hit zero, the buzzer sounded, and history was made. In a game that will be talked about for years, Lynchburg’s Greg Tipps and his Loretto Mustangs clinched a 68-66 overtime victory to secure the TSSAA 2A Boys Basketball state title—and a perfect season.
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Mike Corrado Band Plays 9/11 Anniversary Show Ahead of Tunnel for Towers 5K
LOCAL EVENTS | From Camp Lejeune to Fallujah to the Lynchburg Gazebo, the Mike Corrado Band will kick off Tunnel to Towers’ weekend with a free, live concert.
“Circle Broken” attempts to answer the question: Why was Opryland closed and replaced with a shopping mall?
MUSIC, FILM, BOOKS | A film exploring the history and unexpected closure of Opryland USA will play for a limited time in September. It seeks to answer one question: Why was Opryland closed and replaced with a shopping mall?
From bootlegging to NASCAR: the federal fight to legalize home stills hits close to home
It’s a law dating back to the earliest days of whiskey making in the state, and a Tennessee Congresswoman is pushing to lift the federal ban on home spirits distillation.
New state program helps local farmers preserve land
STATE NEWS | Tennessee loses roughly 10 acres of farmland an hour. The state just launched a new program aimed at placing agricultural land under a permanent conservation easement, taking it off the table for development.
Library book club takes on a classic for September read
MUSIC, FILM, & BOOKS | The Moore County Brown Bag Book Club will take on the classic novel, “Silas Marner” in September. It’s a book about the importance and power of community.
Officials announce plans to rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
STATE NEWS | She’ll be laid to rest in Music City and as a fitting tribute to the iconic Tennessean, Governor Bill Lee and airport officials recently announced a plan to rename BNA in her honor.
The Caverns brings Rocky Horror underground for Halloween
THINGS TO DO | Just days after the death of Tim Curry seems like the perfect time to tell you about the screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this October at The Caverns.
Squirrel season now open statewide
OUTDOOR NEWS | It’s one of Tennessee’s oldest hunting traditions. Squirrel season opened this weekend and extends through March 15.
Tanyard Hill rezoning advances on second try
PUBLIC MEETINGS | A shrunk-down Tanyard Hill rezoning passes on second attempt — clearing the way for a subdivision between Damron and Coffee Creek.
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