by Tony Glenn | Jul 15, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
Losing a beloved pet brings a deep, sharp pain to any household. During these moments of heavy grief, families often face unexpected financial stress. All Seasons Pet Crematory is working to change that by choosing community care over high-pressure sales tactics. The...
by Tony Glenn | Jul 14, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
The best kind of businesses are the ones that feel like family. For decades, Templeton & Associates Insurance has been exactly that, driven by a powerful mother-daughter legacy that has shaped local service for generations. The agency’s roots go back to 1957, when...
by Tony Glenn | Jul 13, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
As summer continues in Bedford County, the region is in its peak emergency cooling season, and Jones Heating & Cooling is reinforcing its commitment to keeping the community safe and comfortable. Summer is a peak time when local HVAC systems face maximum stress,...
by Tony Glenn | Jul 13, 2026 | Shelbyville, Sponsored, Stories
With more than 26 years of dedicated service in Bedford County law enforcement, Chief Deputy Nikia Elliott is bringing a proven track record of leadership to his campaign for sheriff. As a lifelong resident of the community and a second-generation law enforcement...
by Wesley Bryant | Jul 9, 2026 | Letter From the Editor, Shelbyville, Stories
THE MORNING air in Tennessee can be thick with damp earth and woodsmoke. It is the sound of a heavy porch swing creaking against a quiet house, and the way the mist clings to the ridges of the Great Smokies like a soft, gray wool blanket. In our small towns, you see...
by Amanda E. West | Jul 9, 2026 | Shelbyville, Stories
OKINAWA, JAPAN; Korea; the Philippines; Thailand; Australia; Singapore; Hong Kong; Saudi Arabia; the United Arab Emirates; Qatar; Kuwait; Iraq; Kosovo; Cuba; Greece; Italy; Spain; France; Germany; Norway; Scotland; Israel; Crete; Egypt; and Somalia. This isn’t a...