Jones Heating & Cooling: Fall festival supports local caregivers
Jones Heating & Cooling is stepping up to help families in Bedford County who are living with memory loss. They are showing their support as a sponsor of the Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford...
Letter From the Editor
You can hear it before you see it — the rhythmic, muffled “one-and two-and” of a marching band practicing in the early heat, the squeak of sneakers on a freshly waxed court, and the focused...
Evalynne Stringer: Shattering every ‘never’
Genevieve Harris loads her daughter, Evalynne Stringer, and her two sons, Killian and Declan, into their handicapped-accessible van. Between working a full-time job, driving Evalynne to her...
Zach Crosslin: Waiting for ‘the sweet spot’
You take between 12 and 20 breaths every minute. Over the next 24 hours, you will inhale and exhale approximately 17,000 to 28,000 times. Unless we are winded from overexertion, controlling our...
Ava Graves: ‘A Good Southern Girl’
Ava Graves considers the characters in books her dearest friends. Novels, short stories, poetry, and the authors’ own stories fill Graves with an unending desire to create. They are the breath that...
Kelly & Austin Wilson: Born fighting
If you research the Scottish history of Clan Wilson, you will discover that their crest features a lion brandishing a large sword. The motto “Semper Vigilans,” meaning “always watchful,” is...
Dennis Young Insurance: When seconds blur into hours
Somehow, seconds blur into hours as your dream home is reduced to smoldering embers. Your mind races. How could this fire have started? Everyone — including your tiny Yorkies and your daughter’s...
The Levitt AMP Music Series
Stormy weather couldn’t keep Shelbyville from celebrating the 250th birthday of the nation. Although the burial of the much-anticipated 2076 time capsule on the grounds of the historic Bedford...
First Commerce Bank: Guiding Shelbyville into a bright future
After more than 40 years of guiding local families and business owners through their financial journeys, veteran banker Mike Rittenberry is stepping into a part-time role as Bedford County...
Merle Norman: Empowering local women through beauty
Long before women were widely represented in corporate boardrooms, a visionary named Merle Nethercutt Norman was changing the future of business. In 1931, during the Great Depression, she founded...
Caswell & Clay: Fresh boutique opens on the square
Opening a new retail store is about far more than filling display shelves with products. It’s about creating a place where people enjoy slowing down, discovering something unexpected, and feeling...
J Jordan Boutique: Style meets the Celebration
Every late August, Shelbyville comes alive as thousands of visitors arrive for the annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. While the majestic horses take center stage at the arena,...
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...
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