New Alliance Unleashes Unlimited Opportunities for Economic Growth.
Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership and Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce recently announced a new collaborative relationship to support economic growth. The alliance aims to serve the business community’s needs, capitalize on recent milestones like Duksan Electera’s manufacturing plant, and work together to achieve common goals for the community’s prosperity. Decision-makers view the partnership as a strategic win for economic growth, emphasizing the potential for greater coordination and effectiveness. The merger is expected to elevate both organizations to new heights and promises unlimited opportunities for our community’s future. GN
Bedford County Receives Highest Honor for Financial Reporting.
Bedford County has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, met the association’s high standards, which include demonstrating a “spirit of full disclosure.” This recognition signifies a remarkable achievement for the government and its management in the field of governmental accounting and financial reporting. GN
Music and Dance Celebrated in Unionville
MaupinFest 2023 was celebrated on September 23 at Hootenanny Haven in Unionville. The annual celebration awards the National Old Time Buck Dancing Champion on behalf of Uncle Dave Macon Days as originally assigned by the 1986 U.S. Congress. National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow Thomas Maupin is honored through the annual old-time music and dance festival. GN
Webb School Library Director Hannah Byrd Little Leads Panel on Chat GPT at American Library Association Conference in Chicago.
Hannah Byrd Little, the national chair of the independent schools section, organized a tour of Chicago Independent School Libraries during the American Library Association’s annual conference. She also spoke on a panel about Chat GPT’s impact on information literacy. The conference included attending the Newbery and Caldecott Awards Banquet and listening to speeches by Judy Blume and Amanda Gorman. GN
Fast Track to a New Career at TCAT
You can be ready for a new career at The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in a year or less. TCAT’s programs offer training to quickly get you into the job market, focusing on workforce readiness. Upon completing your first certificate, you can further your training and expand your credentials for better earning prospects. Explore the wide range of available programs at tcatshelbyville.edu to kickstart your Career in a Year. GN
Library Card Sign-up Month in September
The Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library will be offering free new or replacement library cards to anyone age 5 & up all month long! New cardholders of all ages will also be entered into a prize drawing for even more goodies. GN
Planning and Zoning Leader Kennon Threet Honored for 28 Years of Leadership
Kennon Threet, a lifelong Bedford County resident, was honored by peers for his 28-year leadership as a Bedford County Regional Planning Commission chairperson. Elected president in 1995, his steadfast dedication and historical perspective guided the commission through changing county leadership and community planning. Threet, also a Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals member, remains committed to his roles, offering valuable experience. He has witnessed major changes and evolution in community planning and zoning through the leadership of four different county mayors and just as many county planners. GN
Mural Brightens Shelbyville
The talent of Jose Vera Gonzalez is vibrantly displayed on a new mural at 403 N. Thompson St., the former Mittwede Shopping Center. “Believe in Shelbyville” is surrounded by colorful flowers and decorative pots, a Mexican candy skull, pinatas, a rag doll, and other cheerful images, including a winged photo spot. GN
New Menu Items at The Humble Baron and Barrel House II at Nearest Green Distillery
The Humble Baron at the Nearest Green Distillery recently introduced new menu items highlighting seasonal delights with a unique focus on barbecue and Tennessee flavors. Check out Uncle Nearest’s Glazed Smoked Wings, Tennessee Lobster Roll, and the Smokehouse Bloody cocktail. Barrel House II, also located at the distillery, invites guests to create their own plate selecting from their special pulled pork or chicken, smoked sausage, brisket, and ribs. A two-meat or three-meat plate is offered, or you can try one of their sandwiches or an a la carte meat. Style your meal with sides of loaded potatoes, cornbread, Texas toast, baked beans, potato salad, collard greens, mac and cheese, and Southern slaw. Delivery is now available through DoorDash. GN
New Location for Shelbyville Planning & Community Development and Building & Codes Departments
On July 21, 2023, there was a ribbon cutting and open house for the new City of Shelbyville Planning & Community Development offices and the Building & Codes Departments. The new location is the former Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce building at 100 N. Cannon Blvd., Shelbyville. GN
Nearest Green Distillery and The Celebration Partner
During the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, visitors were treated to a Nearest Green Distillery pop-up booth, and an exclusive cocktail, Toppy’s Choice, was available at bars throughout the Celebration. Complimentary trolley rides to the distillery and limited-edition Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Whiskey bottles for sale marked the event’s 85th anniversary. Humble Baron also served the Toppy’s Choice cocktail during this year’s Celebration. GN