Moore County, Administrative county in southern Tennessee, US
Description
Moore County is an administrative division in southern Tennessee, covering approximately 130 square miles with farmland, timbered ridges, and the Elk River running through it. The county spans the area between the Highland Rim and Central Basin, displaying the rural character typical of this region.
History
The Tennessee General Assembly established the county in 1871 from portions of Franklin and Lincoln counties and named it after General William Moore. This founding shaped the administrative structure of the southern region that continues today.
Culture
The county maintains strong educational traditions through Moore County Schools, including Lynchburg Elementary and Moore County High School.
Practical
Visitors can access local information and government services through the website metromoorecounty.org and visit the administrative center in Lynchburg. The rural location means most places are accessible by car.
Did you know?
It is Tennessee's second-smallest county and operates under a consolidated city-county government with Lynchburg. This unusual administrative structure is rarely found in the US South.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Tennessee).
Jack Daniel's
516 mBeechcraft Heritage Museum
14.7 km
River Side Farmhouse
19 km
Whitaker-Motlow House
9 kmShofners' Lutheran Church and Cemetery
18.8 km
Lynchburg Historic District
1.3 km
Green-Evans House
2.5 km
Harris-Holden House
22.6 km
Isaac Conger House
14.9 kmFarrar Homeplace
9.3 km
L.D. Hickerson House
16.6 km
Jack Daniel's Distillery
901 mNorth Atlantic Street Historic District
16.4 kmElaine Lake
10.5 kmHigh View
16 kmMecca Theatre
16.4 kmCinema 8
16.4 kmMulberry-Washington-Lincoln Historic District
23.9 kmMitchells Bluff
16.1 kmPine Bluff
17.1 kmSouth Elk Street Historic District
23.9 kmEdde Bluff
15.1 kmWoods Bluff
18.6 kmMoore County Courthouse and Jail
1.3 km
Bobo Hotel
976 mBear Trace Golf Course
12.3 kmFayetteville Golf and Country Club
23.6 kmLost Creek Overlook
10.6 km
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes