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Lynchburg will be abuzz Saturday as Spring in the Hollow will bring a day-full of fun to downtown.

The main topic of discussion at April’s Metro Utility Department meeting was the continued water loss problem. With all but a handful of the new Kamstrup meters in place it was hoped that meters would pick up on leaks and low flow contributing to the persistent water loss that the older meters were unable to capture.

April’s School Board meeting opened with 9th grade student Cale Rose making a statement to the board. Miss Rose, very active in 4-H, wished to thank the board for their continued support of 4-H and FFA activities, especially the field trips the groups take. Some trips are educational in nature, and some are for competitions. The board’s approval is required for these trips, which often result in the students’ absence from some classes. Miss Rose was 2025’s Grand Champion for the 4-H Chick Chain.

Moore County is looking for a new high school principal after Josh Deal announced he is leaving at the end of the school year to take the Supervisor of Support Services job at the central school office.

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.

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.

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