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Chip Hayes, developer of Retreat at Whiskey Creek, appeared at the April Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting, along with attorney Madison Haynes. At issue is the commission’s approval for Phase 2 of the retreat’s development. A preliminary plan was submitted to the commission in July 2025, and was tabled at the August meeting. It was decided by the Metro Council the infrastructure for Phase 1 had to be 70% complete before approval of Phase 2 would be addressed. According to Hayes, it is approximately 50% complete. Chair Dexter Golden said that issues could be discussed, but there would be no vote on the plan.

Silicon Ranch representatives Morey Hill and Bryan Runion attended April’s Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meeting to update the commission on steps taken to rectify past issues.

A Tullahoma man drowned this past Sunday afternoon falling off his paddle craft at Tims Ford Lake in Moore County.

The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County March 27th - April 3rd Robert B Bradford, Tullahoma. Charged with domestic assault. Court 4.18.26 Oseas V Deleon, Shelbyville. Charged with divining with no license.

Metro Moore County General Sessions Court Judge Terry Gregory March 31, 2026 Asiah Bishop was charged with harassment. Review 6.16.26 Bond $1000 David J Bush was charged and found guilty of allowing a dog to run at large. Paying restitution l. Given an 11/29 probation until paid in full. Offi cer O’Haver Alton C Christian was charged with speeding, violation of financial responsibility law, as driving on a revoked license. Continued 4.18.26 Offi cer Keele Tammilin N Davis was charged with probation violation and failure to appear. Bond $5000. Continued 6.9.26 Oseas Velazquez Deleon was charged with failure to display registration plates (dismissed) and driving without a license (Guilty- paying fines and costs) Review 5.5.26 Dismissed Officer Underwood Tyler Bruce Draper Sr was charged with driving on an expired registration (dismissed), DUI, possession of a handgun while under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $17,000. Officer Leverette Domingo L Espinoza was charged with light law violation and driving without a license. (Guilty) Nathan W Farrar was charged with patronizing prostitution and giving false reports. Bond $7,000. Continued 5.19.26 Officer Carson

A candidate for Moore County Sheriff has just been hit with a federal lawsuit in his role as Monteagle Police Chief.

Christian Thompson of Ooltewah broke the tape first at the 17th annual Oak Barrel Half Marathon Saturday morning, finishing ahead of over 1,700 other runners that flooded the streets in and around Lynchburg.

With all of the recent concerns regarding development, or over development, of land in Moore County, many individual citizens might wonder what they can do about it. One answer is that land owners might consider is a conservation easement.

This past Saturday, March 28, over 3,000 “No Kings” protests took place across the United States, which included Tullahoma as one of the 40 protests held in Tennessee.