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.
September 10, 2026
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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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Mike Corrado Band Plays 9/11 Anniversary Show Ahead of Tunnel for Towers 5K
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“Circle Broken” attempts to answer the question: Why was Opryland closed and replaced with a shopping mall?
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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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