Moore County News
Moore County cattle farmers face another squeeze
Cheaper imported beef can help consumers while U.S. herd rebuilds. Cattle farmers not convinced both can happen at once.
New mRNA treatment clears major hurdle
A personalized mRNA melanoma treatment has succeeded in a Phase 3 trial. Here’s what the breakthrough could mean.
Amendment 2 would ban state property taxes
Tennessee has not collected a state property tax since 1949. Amendment 2 would constitutionally prohibit one in the future.
Humble Baron gets more time as bankruptcy questions mount
Humble Baron remains in Chapter 11 for now as questions continue over $100K+ in transfers, a $1.1M IRS claim, and unfiled taxes.
MCHS places No. 2 locally in U.S. News rankings
Moore County High School runner-up in the Tullahoma metro area and No. 199 in Tennessee in the 2026-27 rankings.
BZA leaves Whiskey Creek RV park unresolved
Road access, bridge concerns took center stage as proposed 45-space RV park stalled before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Council advances quarter-cent sales tax referendum
9.75% proposal heads to an Aug. 31 vote, council fills three boards, and begins search for District 1 school board member.
Gateway settlement heads to Aug. 31 legal briefing
Officials will meet with legal counsel after developer submitted proposed settlement agreement amid its townhome court challenge.
Northcutt challenges Tanyard Hill process
After an 11-2 rejection in July, the rezoning returned to discussion Monday with procedural criticism and council pushback.
Receiver urges Chapter 7 for Humble Baron
Humble Baron faces a bankruptcy hearing after failing to return $66,350 in unauthorized transfers by a court-ordered deadline.
Moore among TN’s lowest in OnlyFans spending
OnlyGuider estimates Moore County spent about $15,000 on OnlyFans in 2025 – roughly $1,250/month or $41/day.
What Moore County’s sales tax proposal means
From a $35 purchase to a $250 grocery bill, here’s what Moore County’s proposed sales tax increase would mean at the register.
MUD targets aging galvanized lines for replacement
Utility plans Chapman Acres and Majors Boulevard upgrades as board also weighs new development standards.