River Life specialty license plate

River Life specialty license plate

THE SHELBYVILLE-BEDFORD 501(c)(3) Community Foundation partnered with Bedford County public safety agencies to create a funding opportunity to improve rescue operations and safety awareness along the famous Duck River. “River life,” a specialty license plate depicting...
Celebrating Juneteenth on the Square

Celebrating Juneteenth on the Square

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...
Dreams do come true.

Dreams do come true.

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...
A southern affair

A southern affair

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...
Tims Ford Lake Inviting Water Recreation

Tims Ford Lake Inviting Water Recreation

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....