May 12, 2026
News
Moore County competes at Special Olympics
Moore County competes at Special Olympics
Arrests
The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County April 25th - May 2nd
General Sessions
Metro Moore County General Sessions Court Judge Terry Gregory April 28, 2025 Jason M Aldrich was charged with aggravated assault. Bond $10,000. Continued 6.30.26 Officer Carpenter Gary Wayne Brewer was charged with simple possession, possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia. Bond $1,000 Continued 5.19.26 Officer Greene Alton Claude Christian was charged with speeding, violation of financial responsibility law, and driving on a revoked license. Continued 5.19.26 Officer Keele Anthony Scott Clark was charged with driving on a revoked license and failure to stop at all stop signs. Continued 5.19.26 Officer Carson Matthew Christian Corbett was charged with speeding and casual exchange. Charged dismissed and retired. Officer Coe John W Daulton was charged with driving without a license. Found guilty. Officer Greene
Moore resident wins quilt contest
Moore County resident Aurelia Swann took first place in the Tennessee Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (TSDAR) American Heritage 2025 quilt contest. The quilt was displayed at the TSDAR Conference in Franklin April 10-12. Aurelia is a member of the Shelby Chapter of the DAR.
Jail renovation price tag tops $1 million
Sheriff Tyler Hatfield reported to Metro Council at April’s meeting regarding the needed jail renovations. The list includes roof, decking, and rafter repair, upgrading the kitchen and intake areas, and adding beds to the female housing area. The kitchen update will include moving walls and replacing residential appliances with industrial appliances. Upgrading the intake area will also involve moving walls.
Jack offers $600 bottle of whiskey
The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the limited release of Jack Daniel’s Halo MK1 Tennessee Whiskey, a super-premium collaboration with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team featuring custom packaging and specially- crafted Tennessee Whiskey that nods to the brands’ shared commitment to excellence. The bottle is the most premium and limited global release in Jack Daniel’s history, retailing at $599.99 USD.
Metro Council mulls Whiskey Creek issues
Prior to officially opening April’s Metro Council meeting Gerald Burnett, sitting in for Chair Amy Cashion, reminded the council members and audience of proper meeting etiquette, warning against disparaging or negative remarks, or contentious behavior. Cashion herself had recently given such a reminder.
Sewanee professor meets Pope Leo
Last month, Sewanee Professor of History, former Peruvian Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, and Guggenheim Fellow Carmen McEvoy met Pope Leo XIV during a special audience at the Vatican.
Soap Box Derby returns May 2
The excitement is building as the TUA Soap Box Derby prepares to return to West Lincoln Street in Tullahoma on May 2 bringing with it a day of youth competition, community spirit, and familyfriendly fun.
DAR presents gift to Moore County Public Library
The Moore County Public Library was gifted recently with a copy of The American Revolution, an Intimate History, by Ken Burns and Geoffrey C. Ward, along with a DVD of the PBS series based on that book.