by Guest Writer | Jun 1, 2022 | Stories
IN MAY of each year, the town of Shelbyville starts filling up with King Ranch trucks with massive horse trailers in tow. License plates are caked and covered in dust, as many of these vehicles have journeyed across the country to get here. Walking horse enthusiasts,...
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Stories
IN 2021, Bell Buckle was named the South’s best small town by Southern Living magazine; what an honor for this quaint town in Bedford County, Tennessee to receive! According to Southern Living’s media kit from 2021, the magazine has a print reach of well over 16...
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Cover
ABANDONED ANIMALS may not understand human language, but the heart of their guardian, Diane Forbes, is no secret to them. Tireless in her efforts to protect them, Forbes’ life is one of service to area dogs, cats, horses, and a few unusual animals that have crossed...
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Feature
A VOLUNTEER IN all of life’s seasons, Shelbyville’s Kay Bartley has lived a life of service. From her early days of marriage to the present, Bartley has covered a lot of ground. She has sown many seeds. During college, Bartley met her husband, Randall (“Bart”), while...
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Feature
BEFORE THE door closes behind you, the greetings near the counter meet you. And if you’re a regular, your table’s already set with your drink order. Only once will lifelong Bedford County resident Shelley Gann be a stranger to you. Her customers are more than...
