November 9, 2026
Local Government
Planning tightens data center moratorium
With one moratorium in place regarding data centers, and another in the works to address housing development in Moore County, the Planning Commission has begun the work of developing ordinances that will ensure smart growth in the county without burdening its residents.
Public hearing on proposed quarry Tuesday
The Metro Lynchburg/Moore County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the county building basement at 241 Main Street for the purpose of requesting…
Free flu shots Tuesday
Want something for free? The Tennessee Department of Health is offering free flu shots Tuesday. The event will be held at Lynchburg Church of Christ located at 376 Main Street…
Early voting begins October 14
E arly voting for the November 3 State and Federal General Election begins Wednesday, October 14, and runs through Thursday, October 29. There is a very important issue on the ballot for Moore County, that being the Sales and Use Tax Referendum. If voted for, it would raise the sales tax in Moore County from 9.50 to 9.75 percent, the same as every county surrounding Moore County. That increase amounts to 25 cents per 100 dollars spent.
Will the third time be the charm?
The Metro Council held a special called meeting Monday night to take a second vote on the question of sales tax. The council wants to put a referendum on the November ballot to raise sales tax in Moore County from 9.50% to 9.75%. The raise amounts to 25 cents on a $100 purchase With John Taylor and Houston Lindsey absent, the vote was taken. The measure passed 12-1 with Sunny Rae Moorehead voting against. The council then voted on the language for the ballot, which passed as well.
Sheriff begins new term at full speed
Sheriff Tyler Hatfield is starting off his new term full speed ahead. More accurately, he never slowed down for the election. One big item on his plate is the jail renovation, with work to begin on September 7. Currently, he is sourcing the new kitchen appliances, and hunting down the best prices.
Pink water alarms residents
Some Moore County residents may have noticed their water having a pink tinge to it recently. That pink tint comes from potassium permanganate being added to the Tims Ford Lake water Moore County uses as our water source.
Sales tax referendum planned for November ballot
Metro Council discussed whether or not to try once again to pass a $.0025 sales tax increase on the November ballot at Monday’s meeting. That would raise Moore County’s sales tax to 9.75%, the same as every county surrounding Moore County. If passed, the tax increase would amount to an extra quarter on a $100 purchase.
Stewart, Hatfield reelected in landslides
The jobs of mayor and sheriff will held by familiar faces as both Mayor Sloan Stewart and Sheriff Tyler Hatfield won reelection this past week. In the race for Metro…
Early voting is in, final vote is today
E arly voting for the Moore County August General Election is complete, and today wraps up final voting. According to Administrator of Elections James Sanders, the early voting numbers came in at 1,234 votes cast, which is slightly less than the 2022 early voting figure of 1,273.