THE BEAUTY of tourism, according to Daniel Berry of South Central Tennessee Tourism Agency (SCTTA), Shelbyville’s newest addition to the marketing and tourism team, is that the dollars it brings...
MISTI APPLEBY wasn’t born in Bedford County, but it sure feels like home to her. After moving to Murfreesboro in 2005, she and her husband realized they wanted more of a small-town lifestyle. They...
THE AMERICAN Mule and Bluegrass Festival will welcome visitors to the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Sept. 13-18. One of the main goals of the event will be educating visitors about the history and...
Pigs in a Sleeping Bag: Submitted by Lane Hyde INGREDIENTS: 1 can crescent rolls, buttered flavored 1 pkg. hotdogs DIRECTIONS: Grease a baking sheet. Separate rolls. Add one hotdog to each...
THE PANDEMIC forced many local shops and restaurants to cut down on staff in order to save money—or lose their business entirely. This reality has been one of the greatest casualties of COVID-19....
THERE IS a misconception according to Webb School’s head football coach, Kyle Turnbow, that football players at the private school don’t have difficulties to overcome. As a self-proclaimed recipient...
SOMETHING ABOUT Basic Training felt familiar to Chris Grooms but he couldn’t put his finger on it until he was speaking to a fellow soldier about playing football. “Basic Training is like...
WHEN JAKE Tyre was a young man playing football at Cascade High School, he found a father figure in his coach, Kenny Parker. Coach Parker gave Jake advice and support, helping him think through...
INSPIRATION FOR Josh Puckett comes from real-life examples of coaches who have influenced his life. As an adolescent, football was a place to excel and find acknowledgment for his skills. He made...
SHELBYVILLE HAS some representation this year in the NBA from none other than Keon Johnson. The Shelbyville native announced that he was entering the draft back in April and was originally selected...
Professor Edward Finley, the football coach of the championship Bedford County Training School Tigers from 1937-1949, claimed he didn't have any secrets to his success. In a 1948 article in the...
TWO FALL activities provide a firm foundation of life skills and a launchpad into leadership for their student participants. Marching band and cheerleading give unique opportunities to shine in...
ENTER SOURCE, A nationwide company dealing with fiber home installation services, started right here in Shelbyville. Today, it’s a national brand.The success of EnterSource and its founders,...
YOUR HOUSE catches fire. A tornado touches down in your neighborhood. The pantry grows empty. Substance abuse is- sues. Rent is due but there’s no money in the bank. These are all reasons someone...
THE SHELBYVILLE -Bedford Partnership is tasked with economic and community development. A component of the economic development mission includes industrial recruitment for the Shelbyville and...
VINCENT PEPPERS enjoyed every minute of consulting with the committee selected to distribute the $115,143.07 grant from the Healing Trust Foundation. The fiscal agent for the grant was the Community...
OUR TEACHERS go above and beyond expectations to ensure their students succeed. Over the past year, our teachers have faced unique challenges from school closings, remote learning, and the dangers...
IF YOU’VE ever gazed skyward to watch an airplane flying overhead, then Aviation Day at Bomar Field– Shelbyville Municipal Airport is an annual family event you’re likely to enjoy. Now in its fifth...
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