Where to see fireworks in Southern Middle TN this weekend
THINGS TO DO | Wondering where all the fireworks shows will be this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a handy roundup of events happening in Southern Middle Tennessee.
September 7, 2026
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Over 40 homeowners sue Whiskey Creek developer in new Grundy County filing
REGIONAL NEWS | In a new lawsuit seeking up to $5 million, homeowners at Retreat at Water’s Edge in Grundy County allege broken promises, mismanagement, and unpaid property taxes against the same developer behind Lynchburg’s Retreat at Whiskey Creek.
WITH HONOR: Jack sponsors U.S. flag retirement box for the community
LOCAL NEWS | Jack Daniel’s recently installed a flag retirement box at the gazebo to make it easy for locals to dispose of tattered flags with dignity.
The Keepers of Lynchburg’s Roasted Corn Flame
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | It’s a Lynchburg tradition that dates back decades and will raise money for a Moore County Middle School student battling leukemia. It’s also delicious.
New records reveal Moore County official was warned of animal cruelty months before charges
THE TIMES INVESTIGATES | After claiming a politically motivated case on social media, District 4 Metro Council member Peggy Blackburn pleaded conditionally guilty to animal cruelty charges on June 12. The photos and public records show the whole story.
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“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.
BZA weighs special exception for Chip Hayes’ Whiskey Creek Campground bid
PUBLIC MEETINGS | Yurts and RVs could also speckle the hillside along Main Street if the BZA approves a special exception for the Retreat at Whiskey Creek on Tuesday.
LOOK UP: There’s lots happening in the Lynchburg sky on Wednesday
LOCAL NEWS | The darkness of a new moon will set up perfect viewing for the Perseids meteor shower over Moore County Wednesday night — while the “big eclipse” everyone’s talking about happens 4,000 miles away.
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