September 3, 2026
Business & Finance
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.
Jobless rates climb over summer
The jobless rate climbed by almost a percentage point in Moore County during June as the summer break took its toll, as it usually does, on the unemployment rate.
Sales tax holiday this weekend
Tennesseans will enjoy sales tax weekend again July 31 through Aug. 2, marking decades of savings for families just in time for back-to-school. This year,… Login to continue reading Login…
Another roadblock for Gateway
The Gateway Company is currently suing Moore County regarding zoning changes that have blocked their moving forward with building an apartment complex on a property… Login to continue reading Login…
Metro Council passes 2026-2027 budget
In a special called meeting Monday night, Metro Council passed the proposed 2026-2027 budget on second reading. There was public comment prior to the vote,… Login to continue reading Login…
Developer hit with $5 million lawsuit
The Franklin businessman who is behind the Retreat at Whiskey Creek development in Moore County, is the target of a $5 million lawsuit filed by… Login to continue reading Login…
Council tackles budget, jail renovation
The main topics of June’s Metro Council meeting were the 2026-2027 budget and the jail renovation. As discussion on the budget got underway, council… Login to continue reading Login…
Nursing Center wins national award
Lynchburg Nursing Center has been recognized as a 2026 Bronze – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center… Login to continue reading Login…
No AI Data Center at Arnold
After months of speculation of an AI data center coming to Arnold Air Force Base, the base has announced that a data center will not… Login to continue reading Login…
Federal Court broadens Nearest Green receivership
A federal judge has broadened the receivership scope in the Nearest Green case, ordering that Grant Sidney also be put under the receivership umbrella. “The… Login to continue reading Login…