September 25, 2026
News
Author holds event at Miss Mary Bobo’s
USA Today Bestselling author Tamera Alexander held a book signing event at Miss Mary Bobo’s recently, marking the official release of her newest novel, In These Hills. The novel is set in 1905 Lynchburg, and brings to life the town in that time. The distillery, Jack Daniel himself, and Miss Mary Bobo play prominently in the story.
Tennessee Backroads Heritage dinner set for Oct. 1
The Tennessee’s Backroads Heritage Fall Dinner will have a “Big Orange” theme.
Walk for Alzheimer’s braves the heat
The temperature was already 86 degrees at the start time of the walk. Regardless, approximately 138 walkers lined up and began walking at 9:30 am, all for the cause of supporting Alzheimer’s research and resources. The steadfast commitment of those walkers made the Lynchburg-Tullahoma Walk to End Alzheimer’s a success.
Teen charged with vehicular homicide
A local teen has been charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal crash last week on Lost Creek Road in Moore County that claimed the life of another motorist.
Local singer nominated for Dove award in category with Dolly Parton
If an artist is judged by the company she keeps, then being nominated in the same category as Dolly Parton is high praise indeed. Local bluegrass singer/songwriter Becky Buller’s song…
Tunnel to Towers honors 25th anniversary of 9/11
The annual Tunnel to Towers 5k run/walk will take place here in Lynchburg on Saturday, September 12, beginning at 7:30 am. Those participating should pick up their race packets on Friday, September 11, between 5:00-7:00 pm at the Gazebo on the square.
Authors increase to 31 for Saturday signing event
The community is invited to the fourth annual Area Author Book Signing Event, Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The authors will be at First Christian Church in downtown Tullahoma. The Event is hosted by the Coffee County Adult Literacy Council The Event will feature 31 area authors, including Moore County’s Meredith Burton.
Dove season underway in Tennessee
Tennessee’s 2026-27 mourning dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1 and is one of the state’s longest-standing hunting traditions. The season opener is the start of three hunting segments for the popular game bird.
Band reunites on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Three United States Marine veterans whose music career was interrupted by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, will reunite on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 for a special Mike Corrado Band performance in downtown Lynchburg.
Jack expands availability of malted barley expression
The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the nationwide U.S. release of Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Whiskey. Previously available exclusively in select duty-free retail locations across the globe, this limited expression arrives as American Single Malt is recognized as the first new official whiskey category by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in over 50 years.