September 25, 2026
News
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.
Hostile takeover in tiny home community
Alawsuit involving developer Claude Hayes, who owns the Retreat at Whiskey Creek in Moore County, and almost 50 homeowners of the Retreat at Sunset Bluff is making its way through the court system in Grundy County. At its center is who controls the homeowner’s association?
School Board prioritizes projects
Director of Schools Chad Moorehead addressed the School Board regarding several projects that need to be addressed in Moore County Schools at August’s board meeting. The first concerned the bathrooms at the “99 wing” at the elementary school. When the six classrooms were first built, each classroom had small storage closets at the back of the room. Sometime later, the small closets were converted to restrooms.
Is this bridge really safe?
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the bridge at the Retreat at Whiskey Creek, specifically regarding its safety. The short answer to the question is “No.” In addition to the questionable assessment of the bridge and the ensuing fallout, the bridge is showing signs of wear and tear. There is damage to some of the bridge deck boards, with some of those boards being split and broken. This is without the kind of traffic load that would be expected from the completed development. It seems that that kind of damage at this point would be a cause for concern.
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.
Bonnaroo taking a year off in 2027
After weeks of speculation about its future, organizers of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival have announced the music festival will be taking 2027 off. “To our Bonnaroo Family, thank…
Lynchburg Harley-Davidson plans Poker Run and Bike Night events
Lynchburg’s Harley-Davidson store is set for its second annual Poker Run on Saturday, August 22nd this year. Just as last year, proceeds will go to benefit Friends of Animals. This…
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.
Look to the skies – Lunar eclipse Aug. 27
Look to the skies on Wednesday evening, Aug. 27 and you will get to witness a rare celestial phenomenon as a lunar eclipse will be viewable in middle Tennessee.