The Moore County News

09/20/2024

Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take to the streets in Lynchburg Saturday to raise awareness and to help raise funds.

09/18/2024

The Metro School Board continued with their review of policies at Monday’s meeting. One of the topics addressed was the election of officers. The board voted unanimously to keep the present officers in place.

The Metro School Board continued with their review of policies at Monday’s meeting. One of the topics addressed was the election of officers. The board voted unanimously to keep the

09/18/2024

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation have named Moore County High School Senior, Gabriel Belter, as one of the more than 16,000 highest-scoring entrants out of 1.3 million students nationwide.

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation have named Moore County High School Senior, Gabriel Belter, as one of the more than 16,000 highest-scoring entrants out of 1.3 million students

09/17/2024

Frankie D. Golden, age 86 of Lynchburg, passed from this life on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

09/12/2024

While Lynchburg and Moore County might be best known for Jack Daniels, there is much more history to the area. The Moore County Historical and Genealogical Society is dedicated to preserving the whole history of Moore County.

While Lynchburg and Moore County might be best known for Jack Daniels, there is much more history to the area. The Moore County Historical and Genealogical Society is dedicated to

09/11/2024

It was the scene of a disaster at 3 Rivers Energy Partners in Lynchburg on Monday night, as a tank ruptured and spilled two million gallons of water.

It was the scene of a natural disaster at 3 Rivers Energy Partners in Lynchburg on Monday night, as a tank ruptured and spilled two million gallons of water.

09/11/2024

Metro Moore County this year took the Championship first place ribbon for Middle Tennessee with the Travel Tennessee exhibit at the Tennessee State Fair.

Metro Moore County this year took the Championship first place ribbon for Middle Tennessee with the Travel Tennessee exhibit at the Tennessee State Fair. This is the third year for

09/11/2024

Tuesday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting saw Silicon Ranch representatives Morey Hill, Rob Riley, and attorney Madison Haynes in attendance once again, and this time they brought visual aids.

09/10/2024

Missing four starters and facing an undefeated Highland Rim team proved not to be a problem as the Moore County Middle School Raiders etched an “L” on their opponent’s record, beating them 31-6 this past week.

Missing four starters and facing an undefeated Highland Rim team proved not to be a problem as the Moore County Middle School Raiders etched an “L” on their opponent’s record,

09/10/2024

For the second week in the row, the fate of the Moore County Raiders came down to the last play with the Raiders coming out on top 21-14.

For the second week in the row, the fate of the Moore County Raiders came down to the last play. However, this week the outcome was favorable for the boys

09/09/2024

Spectators and participants in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk filled downtown Lynchburg Saturday as runners honored first responders who bravely ran into the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001.

Spectators and participants in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk filled downtown Lynchburg Saturday as runners honored first responders who bravely ran into the Twin Towers on Sept.

09/07/2024

09/07/2024

Metro Council approved on Monday the proposal for the American Legion renovation. The work includes upgrading the outside bathrooms, to include adding a grinder pump, and adding a beach volleyball court.

Metro Council approved on Monday the proposal for the American Legion renovation. The work includes upgrading the outside bathrooms, to include adding a grinder pump, and adding a beach volleyball

09/06/2024

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk will begin this Saturday morning, Sept. 7, at Lynchburg Square and the public is urged to pack the downtown to show their support.

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk will begin this Saturday morning, Sept. 7, at Lynchburg Square and the public is urged to pack the downtown to show their

09/05/2024

The Moore County Jail is full of legends and history and is open to public tours.

Urban legend has it that a prisoner once escaped the jail by digging his way out with a plastic spoon. Not true. Another escape story tells of a very skinny

09/04/2024

The finalists have been named and the decision of the voters is forthcoming for Mr. and Miss Moore County High School.

09/04/2024

Moore County volleyball were handed a loss this past week in a border battle with Tullahoma.

09/03/2024

The Moore County Middle School Raiders fell in a defensive battle against South Lincoln, losing a tight 6-0 contest after defeating South Giles the week before in a high scoring, double overtime affair.

The Moore County Middle School Raiders fell in a defensive battle against South Lincoln, losing a tight 6-0 contest after defeating South Giles the week before in a high scoring,

09/03/2024

Moore County burnt the midnight oil Friday, playing deep into the night after a 90-minute lightning delay in Fayetteville which gave way to an instant classic with the Tigers getting the better of the Raiders 35-28.

Moore County burnt the midnight oil Friday, playing deep into the night after a 90-minute lightning delay in Fayetteville which gave way to an instant classic with the Tigers getting

09/02/2024

The 31st Annual Motlow College Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, at Bear Trace Golf Course at Tims Ford State Park.

The 31st Annual Motlow College Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, at Bear Trace Golf Course at Tims Ford State Park. The event is sponsored by

09/01/2024

Beginning this week the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is issuing new Driver Licenses and ID cards with a fresh design and improved security features along with new self-service kiosks.

Beginning this week the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is issuing new Driver Licenses and ID cards with a fresh design and improved security features along with

08/31/2024

The musical lineup for the 41A Music Festival set for downtown Tullahoma Sept. 27-28 has been released with Classic 80s Rock group the Spazmatics headlining the final night of the two-day event.

The musical lineup for the 41A Music Festival set for downtown Tullahoma Sept. 27-28 has been released with Classic 80s Rock group the Spazmatics headlining the final night of the

08/31/2024

Moore County Mayor Sloan Stewart recently introduced the Metro County Council the county’s new attorney William “Bill” Rieder.

08/30/2024

United Way of Highway 55 has revealed the sixteen local nonprofits that will receive financial help this coming year through allocations from UW55.

08/30/2024

Only three days after receiving the Planning and Zoning Department’s letter recommending the council consider a fee of $350 per acre for the Silicon Ranch building permit, Metro Council bounced the issue right back to Planning and Zoning.

Only three days after receiving the Planning and Zoning Department’s letter recommending the council consider a fee of $350 per acre for the Silicon Ranch building permit, Metro Council bounced

08/30/2024

Merto Moore County Utility Board’s (MUD) August 13 meeting saw a lot of talk and little action regarding Oakstone Land and Capital’s Retreat at Whiskey Creek development.

Merto Moore County Utility Board’s (MUD) August 13 meeting saw a lot of talk and little action regarding Oakstone Land and Capital’s Retreat at Whiskey Creek development. Oakstone President Chip

08/26/2024

The Moore County Middle School football team got their first win of the season, getting the best of South Giles 42-34 in an overtime barn burner.

08/26/2024

Making plans for this weekend? Check out the Coffee County Fair!
https://coffeecountyfair.com/fair-book/

08/26/2024

The Moore County Raiders started their 2024 campaign with a win, taking down the Champions 33-7 in Lynchburg, blowing out Cascade in the second half after the teams traded blows early on.

The Moore County Raiders started their 2024 campaign with a win, taking down the Champions 33-7 in Lynchburg, blowing out Cascade in the second half after the teams traded blows

08/22/2024

The Metropolitan Moore County Utility Department Board voted at Tuesday’s meeting to accept Rogers Hydrant Service’s bid of $229,974 for upgrading water lines downtown for the old two inch lines to four inch lines.

The Metropolitan Moore County Utility Department Board voted at Tuesday’s meeting to accept Rogers Hydrant Service’s bid of $229,974 for upgrading water lines downtown for the old two inch lines