by Tina Neeley | Jul 18, 2024 | Feature
AS IF frozen in time, John Ruskin’s words ring true as you take in the elegant brick cornices and window arches that accentuate the character of Shelbyville’s town square storefronts. The embellishments, remnants of the 19th century, adorn the storefronts as if...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Feature
WHILE SCOTT Johnson’s University of Tennessee, Knoxville classmates in the College of Business accepted positions with banks and manufacturing companies, he considered a job offer from a Shelbyville bank. But it was public service, not customer service, pulling him...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Feature
AS THE July Fourth sun rises higher in the sky and the Southern humidity descends, squeals of delight and waterslide whooshes spill out of the fences surrounding the pool at the Shelbyville Recreation Center, located at H. V. Griffin Park. The band providing the...
by Tina Neeley | May 11, 2024 | Feature
SUMMER VACATIONS are the stage for some of our favorite memories and stories. Shelbyville’s Nearest Green Distillery and Humble Baron value the power of story and provide the backdrop for the fun and good times we’ll treasure for years to come. The story of Nearest...
by Tina Neeley | May 11, 2024 | Feature
WHILE MANY may be considering mountain or beach destinations for their summer getaway, there is a full schedule of diverse events taking place throughout the summer in our own backyard at the grounds of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC). Make...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 13, 2024 | Feature
AS THE door closes behind you, a personal welcome replaces the drone of traffic. Layers of conversation from every corner of the room meet in the middle, sliding over you like your favorite old T-shirt. The television plays quietly above the fireplace while those...
