Spectrum Friends Works to Promote the Inclusion of Autistic Individuals
WATCHING YOUR baby grow, develop, and toddle is something you never forget. You soak in as much as time allows, even though it is a naturally stressful time. Milestones come and go, and growth...
Women of Shelbyville
JUST OVER 100 years ago, women finally received what other Americans, but not all, already had — the right to vote. Now, we have the opportunity to lift up and celebrate the groundbreaking women...
Laura Parham Leads Heritage South Community Credit Union
LAURA PARHAM’S dad, Austin Lewis, taught her from a young age that she could do anything. In fact, he expected nothing less from her. While he couldn’t have known where her career would take her, he...
Amanda O’Brien Drives and Inspires Full Speed Ahead
SOME GENERATIONS grew up racing to answer the phone, but not everyone’s phone would ring a solid, uninterrupted ring until you lifted the receiver. That call sounded the alarm to volunteer...
Margaret Britton Vaughn – Our Tennessee Poet Laureate Writes Our Hearts’ Memories And Longings
MARGARET BRITTON Vaughn, known to most people as “Maggi,” tracked the grit on the avenue from the ruts of the road. Many of the songs she hummed have been sung by names and faces we know and...
Lunchtime Is Best in Sandwich Form – You’ll Be Eating Fresh With Mother’s Subs Premium Ingredients
IT’S LUNCHTIME on a Friday, and Mother’s Subs has parked their bright yellow food truck in my work parking lot. My co-workers and I swarmed the vehicle, ready for a delicious meal, and luckily for...
Recipes – Spread the love
MARCH 1 is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day — a day to celebrate the rich, gooey goodness of a pantry staple. What better way to start the day than with a batch of special pancakes? Then, keep up...
Faith – Carrying the Torch for Mimi
IT’S THE curse of getting older — you know — being told that we are acting like our parents by taking on their traits, actions, and beliefs. And it’s true. Now, at 39, I find it happening to me,...
A Welcoming Vintage – Big Creek Winery’s Tasting Room Opens in Wartrace
THE QUAINT town of Wartrace has recently added to its charm with the addition of the Big Creek Winery Tasting Room. The local business recently celebrated its arrival with a grand reopening....
The women of Shelbyville
THE TEST of history has proven that women have been foundational, like a sturdy rock that can withstand a storm. They overcame obstacles century after century, constantly adapting to the needs of...
Skills Development helps local people find the dignity of work.
AT WORK, Eddie Medley wears many hats: job coach, record keeper, counselor, facilitator, job developer, etc. But he said it all comes down to three important tasks: advocate, facilitate, and...
From the heart
IMAGINE LIFE is a car, and our goal is to make it from one side of the country to the other. The only way to do that is by having a full tank of gas. What is the gas in our lives, as humans, that...
Cheri Blackwell – Local Teacher Works With The Community To Fund More Than 40 Scholarships
CHERI BLACKWELL was born to be a teacher— it’s in her genes. Retired teacher Brenda Ayers, Blackwell’s aunt, influenced a family of educators: her daughter, Robin Ayers Adcock; her granddaughter,...
The Bedford County Archives and Records Center Expands its Services
STEP INTO the office of the Bedford County Archives and Records Center (BCARC) with me. Now, close your eyes and take a deep breath. That’s more than the smell of old books and records; that’s a...
Shelbyville’s First United Methodist Church Celebrates a Historical Birthday
A CHURCH THAT has endured fire, natural disasters, the Civil War, cholera epidemics, and a global pandemic persevered and held its Bicentennial Plus Two celebration Sunday, September 18, 2022. The...
Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County – A Local Program Serves Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Patients With Heart
SPENDING MOST, if not all, of your time with a loved one that can’t recognize their surroundings, forgets if they’ve eaten recently, or can’t remember your name can be more than overwhelming. It...
Billy Hix – A Love Of The Night Sky Launches Shelbyville Native Into The Future Of His Dreams
TO SAY “the sky’s the limit” is to aim low in the world of Shelbyville native Billy Hix. While the concept of the internet did not exist when Hix was a fifth grader, he’d have had no problem...
Terry and Joanne Theis – Forgiveness and Redemption Reflect God’s Faithfulness To All Who See
WHEN YOU see Terry and Joanne Theis, you’ll likely see them holding hands. Even from a distance, you sense the depth of their love for each other. It’s the picture of their loving relationship that...
Robert Martin Serves More Than Good Food
FOOD IS a universal love language… one that needs no words. Memories are made around the fellowship of the table where love, laughter, and a sense of belonging comingle with the sweet aroma of our...
Judy Gambill – Fair President Is Committed To Our Community
THEY’VE ALWAYS been a part of Judy Gambill’s life—agriculture and faith. Her commitment to serving her community is rooted in them. Gambill grew up in Franklin County and spent her childhood on the...
Taco Feliz Is Taking Classic Mexican Dishes And Elevating Them To A New Modern Level.
WITH SO many options for Mexican restaurants, how do you stand out from the crowd? Birria pizza, quesadillas with Flaming Hot Cheetos, or elote in a cup sure will help to be unique. These are...
A Special Treat For Someone Sweet! Surprise And Delight Your Loved One With Valentine’s Day Treats.
ROSES ARE red, violets are blue, treat your loved one to a treat that is made by you! Whether you’re celebrating the beginnings of a new relationship, or spending the day with your longtime...
Faith – Leave Them Better Than You Found Them.
I DON’T KNOW a stranger. Call it a hazard of my job as a writer, but I genuinely enjoy meeting people, and it is even better if I can turn them into friends. There’s a great quote by Maya Angelou...
Caleb McCall Discusses Shelbyville’s Canvas Community Church Relaunch as Legacy Church.
CALEB MCCALL walked into Canvas Community Church in Manchester as a young adult, not realizing how big an impact they would make in his journey to restoration. He served as the young adult pastor...
Connected for life
ON CHRISTMAS Day, in the early 70s, a truck driver drops coins into a truck stop pay phone while piling the rest of his change on the ledge below it. He’s anxious to hear his wife’s and children’s...
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