by Amanda E. West | Sep 11, 2025 | Shelbyville, Stories
THE BEDFORD County Fair, July 14-19, 2025, brought a blend of lighthearted, down-home entertainment and beloved traditions, reminding us why this yearly event buzzes with anticipation. This year, two crowd-pleasing events were added that left fairgoers talking long...
by Amanda E. West | Sep 11, 2025 | Shelbyville, Stories
WHEN MELONIE Valleroy entered second grade, her mom started a job as a pharmacy technician at Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services (MTPS), so Valleroy often spent time there after school and during summer breaks. When Valleroy became a freshman at Cascade High School,...
by Amanda E. West | Sep 11, 2025 | Cover, Shelbyville
ALTHOUGH FELLOW nurses refer to Michaela Stone as a “baby nurse,” Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital recently awarded her the Rosamond Gabrielson Staff Nurse of the Year award. This prestigious award elevates the nursing profession and inspires Vanderbilt employees to pursue...
by Amanda E. West | Sep 11, 2025 | Feature, Shelbyville
THE TENNESSEE College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Higher Education Center at 2905 Highway 231 N. should be completed before the end of the year. The state financed this $45.4 million project through funding by the Tennessee General Assembly. Their contributions,...
by Amanda E. West | Sep 11, 2025 | Feature, Shelbyville
SUCCESS IS often found in who you know and those you meet along the way. For those who own a business or dream of launching one, networking opportunities provide a space to dig deeper roots within the community. Have a new idea? Want to start a unique business? Are...
