Jones Heating & Cooling and Amana: Keep cool while cutting energy bills
As summer heat continues across Bedford County, residential heating and cooling systems work harder than at any other time of the year. When monthly utility bills climb, upgrading to an Amana®...
Deb Insell State Farm: Rooted in tradition and community trust
August in Middle Tennessee brings an energy you can feel the moment you step outside. It is the time of year when the community gathers to welcome visitors from across the country for an exciting...
All Seasons Pet Crematory: Compassionate care
When a beloved pet passes away, the grief can feel overwhelming. In those first heavy moments, the logistics of saying goodbye are often the last thing a family wants to face. That is why All...
Letter From the Editor
The morning's dew clings to the laces of cleats as the sun begins to peek over the bleachers. You can smell it: the earthy mix of freshly cut turf and the faint, metallic scent of the stadium lights...
Herbert & Jill Derickson: 4 The Glory Farm
Shelbyville became the Tennessee Walking Horse Capital of the World because of families like the Dericksons, who championed their success from the very beginning. On Sept. 17, 1886, a black stallion...
Five generations of Greens: Born into the breed
Six-year-old Greyson Green never leaves the house — or his grandfather’s barn at Jeff Green Stables — without clutching at least one miniature horse in each hand. Horses are practically part of...
Stephen Bobo: From setback to standout athlete
Some athletes excel at baseball. For others, football is their specialty. Stephen Bobo, a senior at Shelbyville Central High School (SCHS), has been described as a “dual-sport star,” with others...
Matt Insell: Raised on the sidelines
Matt Insell grew up on the sidelines of the basketball court at the Shelbyville Central High School (SCHS) gym. As the son of Rick Insell — the “all-time winningest coach” in the history of Middle...
Coach Bobby Locke: ‘Daddy Locke’ and the Golden Eaglettes
Even before they were known as the Golden Eaglettes, Shelbyville Central High School (SCHS) set and broke records in athletics. In fact, because SCHS allowed girls to play basketball as early as the...
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Saddle up your Tennessee walking horses, slip on your favorite pair of boots, and bring your excitement — and your appetite — to the largest event facility in the state of Tennessee for the 88th...
Victory Baptist Church: A welcoming home
Since its founding in 1961, Victory Baptist Church has served as a spiritual guide for the Shelbyville community. For more than six decades, the congregation has maintained a mission focused on...
Heritage South Community Credit Union: A brighter financial path forward
Finding a financial institution that treats people like family instead of numbers can feel nearly impossible. Traditional banks often turn away hardworking folks who hit a bump in the road. Heritage...
J. Jordan Boutique: Save during the tax-free shopping period
As the long, warm days of summer begin to wind down, families everywhere are starting to think about the upcoming school year. For parents and students alike, finding the right clothing can be a...
All Seasons Pet Crematory: Always caring
Losing a beloved pet brings a deep, sharp pain to any household. During these moments of heavy grief, families often face unexpected financial stress. All Seasons Pet Crematory is working to change...
Templeton & Associates Insurance: Family values first
The best kind of businesses are the ones that feel like family. For decades, Templeton & Associates Insurance has been exactly that, driven by a powerful mother-daughter legacy that has shaped...
Jones Heating & Cooling: Get reliable relief
As summer continues in Bedford County, the region is in its peak emergency cooling season, and Jones Heating & Cooling is reinforcing its commitment to keeping the community safe and...
Nikia Elliott: Ready to lead Bedford County
With more than 26 years of dedicated service in Bedford County law enforcement, Chief Deputy Nikia Elliott is bringing a proven track record of leadership to his campaign for sheriff. As a lifelong...
Hometown Heroes & Harmony: Healing through harmony
THE HOMETOWN Heroes & Harmony event, sponsored by the United Veterans Council of Bedford County, began as an invitation-only event before welcoming our community to a free concert on the...
Victory Baptist Academy: Growing lifelong learners
Starting a new school year is a major milestone for children and their families. Finding the right environment can set the tone for a student's entire educational journey. Victory Baptist Academy is...
Letter From the Editor
THE MORNING air in Tennessee can be thick with damp earth and woodsmoke. It is the sound of a heavy porch swing creaking against a quiet house, and the way the mist clings to the ridges of the Great...
Tommie Boleyn: There’s no place like home
OKINAWA, JAPAN; Korea; the Philippines; Thailand; Australia; Singapore; Hong Kong; Saudi Arabia; the United Arab Emirates; Qatar; Kuwait; Iraq; Kosovo; Cuba; Greece; Italy; Spain; France; Germany;...
MRT Crochet Group: Volunteers go to jail
I PLUNKED MY keys and cellphone into the plastic tray. Two windowless metal doors separated us from the outside world. A third interior door was unbolted, and Lt. Chris Cook, the director of the...
Dave Plumley: Honoring our Vietnam War veterans
1967 WAS BOTH a tumultuous and transformative time in the history of our nation. January began with a national tragedy when three astronauts were killed during the prelaunch mission of Apollo 1....
Jennifer Clever: Her steady voice has never quavered
HER MOTHER had reluctantly signed the papers. Twenty-four days after Jennifer Clever turned 18, she was on her way to Fort Dix in Burlington County, New Jersey. As a native of Dunkirk on the...
Dustin Mason: ‘Semper Fi’ is more than a motto
DUSTIN MASON looked up from his Game Boy. Bolts of lightning flashed across the square television screen, followed by rumbles of thunder. The timer was counting down on his Pokémon game, but he...
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