by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2021 | Stories
THE SMOOTH taste of Tennessee whiskey is famous around the world. There’s nothing more American than sitting around a backyard campfire with bourbon circling in a glass. The clink of a glass, cheers, in appreciation of every day— even the stressful ones, even the...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2021 | Stories
ISN’T SUMMER a wonderful time to live in the beautiful State of Tennessee? Lucky you, living in Middle Tennessee, in Bedford County, where you have access to numerous recreational opportunities for a great day trip. Have you visited any of our easily accessible State...
by Wesley Bryant | Jul 1, 2021 | Stories
100 years ago, an angry white mob in Tulsa, Oklahoma, destroyed “Black Wall Street.” It was a predominantly African American district in Tulsa. Black-owned businesses were successful and living the American dream… before the mob came. Now, a century later, a...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2021 | Stories
IN 1917, someone requested a snack “as big as the moon.” A bakery in Chattanooga responded with the perfect combination of marshmallow, graham, and chocolate. They called it the MoonPie, and the response to it was out of this world. At 5 cents each, MoonPies were an...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2021 | Stories
WELCOME DONALD Anthony to the City of Shelbyville team of movers and shakers. He will be the new Planning Director beginning in July. He graduated from the University of Memphis and has worked in our region for many years, including in the communities of Franklin,...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2021 | Stories
ARCHIVES AND historic records aren’t only for people interested in genealogy and family history. Did you know that people who like to fish can use historic maps in archives to find the best fishing holes? Bedford County Archives stand ready to help anyone interested...
