by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WHAT COMES to mind when you hear the word “Juneteenth?” Some people think of the tireless strides made by civil rights advocates and allies alike, to end the battle against slavery. Others think it’s just another holiday off of work. Juneteenth, also known as...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
GENEROSITY IS not a new concept for Bedford County, but it is essential to make it a point to recognize acts of kindness whenever we see them. Super Mercado Shelbyville, Los Amigos, Tortilleria Taqueria, and Los Tres Reyes are just a few of many gracious merchants who...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
MANY YOUNG athletes dream of playing sports on a professional level. With the help of his family and the community of Shelbyville, Keon Johnson was able to turn his dreams into reality. Johnson is well-known for his explosivity on the basketball court but the...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
EVER SINCE I first ate at Southern Fare restaurant, I knew they would be around for many years to come. Their first location was smaller in size, which could not handle the capacity of patrons storming the doors for a bite of fantastic food. Upon moving to their new...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Stories
Tims Ford Reservoir is 10,600 acres in South Central Tennessee, a major portion of which is located in Franklin County. The lake is considered one of the most picturesque in Tennessee. It’s regarded as one of the Southeast’s top bass fishing and recreational lakes....
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Stories
Located below Tims Ford Dam, the Elk River is popular for panfish and trout fishing. The tailwaters below the dam are about 50 feet wide with gravel bars and intermittent deep pools. For approximately 15 miles, brook, brown, and rainbow trout await you whether you...
