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...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 13, 2024 | Feature
IN 1934, the air in Earl C. Kincaid’s radio repair shop at his New Herman home vibrated with the warm hum of radios, each a portal to distant voices and captivating stories. Years later, Earl moved his family and the shop to town, and Kincaid’s Radio Repair...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 8, 2024 | Feature
GATHER AROUND the Gordon family dinner table and ask how things are going at school, but be prepared to stay awhile. Former and present teachers fill the seats. Spanning from the use of chalkboards to interactive whiteboards, their combined experiences and shared...
