by Guest Writer | Jun 1, 2022 | Stories
April 12, 1972, THE BELL BUCKLE SKY was indeed ablaze. The school that housed grades 1-12 was fully engulfed and a total loss. Bell Buckle students finished the school year at Wartrace School. In the fall, the schools merged into a single student body in the Wartrace...
by Guest Writer | Jun 1, 2022 | Stories
Imagine it, a Friday night after a long week, and you’re looking for something fun to do. Somewhere with great food choices, ice cold beer, and and live music. Look no further than The Iron Horse Restaurant in Wartrace. Located on the historic square, The Iron...
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 | 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...
