by Guest Writer | Nov 1, 2021 | Stories
SHOP LOCAL” is something we’ve seen and heard a million times. Sure, we know that it helps our communities, but how so? What difference does it really make? According to a study of retail economics by Civic Economics, when you support local businesses, almost 70% of...
by Guest Writer | Nov 1, 2021 | Stories
SIDEWALK RENOVATIONS are well underway around the Shelbyville square. The trees have come down which may have startled some folks. The shade and beauty of the trees will definitely be missed. However, tree roots cause a great deal of difficulty for pavement stability....
by Guest Writer | Oct 1, 2021 | Stories
NEW NEIGHBORS Who are your neighbors? How broadly does your definition of “neighbor” go? Canada is a neighbor of the United States. Rutherford County is a neighbor of Bedford County. Are new residents of Bedford County all your neighbors? Southern hospitality...
by Guest Writer | Oct 1, 2021 | Stories
STATE OF THE COUNTY The good neighbor cooperative atmosphere between the City of Shelbyville and Bedford County was highlighted at a recent Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce “State of the County” event. According to Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham, the...
by Guest Writer | Oct 1, 2021 | Stories
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT opportunities arise from mutually beneficial relationships between developers, manufacturers, elected officials, partners, and stakeholders. Manufacturers already located in Shelbyville and Bedford expand and create more local jobs when supported...
by Guest Writer | Oct 1, 2021 | Stories
WHILE MANY are making plans for the weekend centered around what and where to eat, numerous children in our county aren’t sure they’ll have enough to eat. The meals at school are one of the most stable and reliable resources in their young lives, but what about...
