by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
WHILE WE envision lives filled with companionship and cuddles, the reality of homeless dogs and cats is much more problematic than we imagine. Significant progress has been made locally, due to the Middle Tennessee Spay & Neuter Clinic (MTSNC) and its staff. As a...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
You’re invited to a day, two if you choose, of indulgence. Escape life’s stresses and treat yourself to rest and renewal. Bell Buckle’s Kingdom Acres is holding your spot. What ails you? Joints and muscles? Headaches? Mildly anxious or depressed?...
by Tina Neeley | May 1, 2022 | Feature
THE PANDEMIC has magnified seniors’ loneliness and isolation, especially those unable to drive. MyRide Bedford and its drivers are lifting spirits and developing friendships while supplying a much-needed service to our community’s growing senior population. In...
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...
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Feature
THE SHELBYVILLE Sharks swim team coach is making waves! In late 2020, the recreational swim team’s parent board reached out to Lauren Ball, asking if she was interested in being their head coach. Ball was an NCAA Division I swimmer at Indiana University-Purdue...