May 12, 2026
Local Life
Soap Box Derby returns
West Lincoln Street was packed this past Saturday for the return of the Tullahoma Soap Box Derby in downtown Tullahoma.
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Democratic Party General Meeting May 9: May 9, Saturday, 10 - 11am Moore County TN Democratic Party general meeting - guest speaker TBD
Spring in the Hollow celebrates the season
The early rain gave way to a beautiful day for this year’s Spring in the Hollow. While local folk showed up in force, tourists fortunate enough to have planned the day in Lynchburg were treated to a day full of fun. For the early birds there were the LES PTO Vibin’ in the Hollow 5K and the 1-mile Color Run, and the Lucky Duck race.
How Sleep Benefits Mind and Body, and How You Can Get More of It
Waking up after a good night's sleep can prepare people to take on a new day and all the challenges it has to offer. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a poor night's sleep can contribute to physical and mental fatigue, and even have an adverse effect on the immune system, making people more vulnerable to illness. Perhaps that's one reason why the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke contends sleep is as important to a person's survival as food and water.
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Drinks with Dems April 28: April 28, Tuesday, 5 – 7 p.m. - Drinks with Dems! - Casual conversation at Company Distilling, 34 Hiles St., Lynchburg (on the square).
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The Art of the Trees – 2026 Arbor Day Celebration April 24: The Tullahoma Fine Arts Center, in collaboration with the Tullahoma Tree Board and the Arts Council of Tullahoma, has announced “The Art of Trees,” a juried art exhibition celebrating Arbor Day 2026. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 24, at the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center at 6 p.m., and it will feature tree-related artwork from local and regional artists
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SCHRA meets April 16: The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meeting will meet at 10:30 a.m. on April 16, 2026, at the South Central Human Resource Agency Central Office in Fayetteville.
Melynor Fraker earns C. Wright Pinson Award
Melynor (Noi) Fraker, director of Rehabilitation Services and Wound Care at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (VTHH), takes pride in her work, but most importantly, in her team.
Volunteer Week set for April 19-26
United Way of South Central Tennessee is hosting a week-long initiative called Volunteer Week, presented by Volunteer Bank, on Sunday, April 19th through Saturday, April 25th. This event takes place alongside National Volunteer Week and celebrates the connection and impact that volunteers bring to our local community.
Safe at Home protects against abusers
With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans of the ‘Safe at Home’ program, a life-saving program offered through his office. The ‘Safe at Home’ Address Confidentiality Program and ‘Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking’ continue to provide resources throughout the year to protect victims of sexual assault.