June 26, 2026
News
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.
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.
Arrests
The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County April 16 - 24, 2026 Thomas Lynn Jr. Fayetteville. Charge with probation violation. Court 4.24.26 Jessie Erving Thompson, Antioch. Charged with failure to appear. Bond $2,500 Court 5.19.26 Paul Mason Riddle, Estill Springs. Charged with failure to appear. Bond $10,000. Court 4.21.26 Joshua Ray Trussell, Lyncyhburg. Charged with aggravated burglary, three counts of domestic assault, interference with emergency calls, two counts of vandalism and child abuse/neglect (violent). Bond $25,000.
Moore County competes at Special Olympics
Moore County will be amongst the teams competing at the Special Olympics Monday at Tullahoma High School. Athletes are encouraged to arrive by 9:15 a.m., or earlier if possible, to prepare for the opening festivities. The day’s schedule will begin with check-in at 8:15 a.m., followed by athletes lining up on the track between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for the Parade of Athletes, which will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Cease and Desist actions green lighted
Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Chair Dexter Golden brought up discussion at April’s Metro Council meeting regarding initiating “Cease-and-Desist” actions. P&Z decided at their last meeting to bring the issue to the council. Presently, should any building infractions occur, warning letters are sent out by the Planning Administrator Christine Pyrdum. Ms. Pyrdum told the council that these letters are frequently ignored. Presently there are no enforcement steps set out, though there is provision for fining violators $50 a day until the infractions are corrected.