Food, Fireworks & Fun

Food, Fireworks & Fun

WE WELCOME a summer celebration more than ever, and Independence Day is the perfect time to gather for food, fun, fireworks, and flag-waving. There’s an event near you, so there’s no excuse for missing the colorful shows.  BELL BUCKLE is hosting a night filled with...
Food, Fireworks & Fun

On the grill: cooking up the good stuff

HMMM AAAHH. It smells like the weekend. Those grilled pineapple burgers will be lip-smacking, mouthwatering, and juicy down to the last bite. However, what lies on the grill is much more than your family’s next meal. The instant you start up the grill, and that sweet...
Food, Fireworks & Fun

Freedom of fire

WHEN I was a young buck, I decided if there was a rule, I was going to break it. There have been many distinct times in my life when I have felt suffocated by others’ control, expectations, or rules. Unfortunately, my feisty nature would have me push away those limits...
River Life specialty license plate

River Life specialty license plate

THE SHELBYVILLE-BEDFORD 501(c)(3) Community Foundation partnered with Bedford County public safety agencies to create a funding opportunity to improve rescue operations and safety awareness along the famous Duck River. “River life,” a specialty license plate depicting...
Celebrating Juneteenth on the Square

Celebrating Juneteenth on the Square

WHAT COMES to mind when you hear the word “Juneteenth?” Some people think of the tireless strides made by civil rights advocates and allies alike, to end the battle against slavery. Others think it’s just another holiday off of work.  Juneteenth, also known as...