Commissioner Brown: Service to the community
SHELBYVILLE IS full of entrepreneurs, pioneers, trendsetters, athletes, engineers, politicians, and everything in between. In this city, one can't help but feel a sense of community with each...
Shelbyville undergoes renovation changes
COUNTY MAYOR Chad Graham said he had a broad vision of what he wanted to accomplish before he took office. One of the many things on that list was what he called the "downtown revitalization model."...
Closing out the 2021-2022 school year
BEDFORD COUNTY’S 2021-22 school year was a success, as each school took the time to ensure the highest quality of education for its students. One of the many exciting things about being a part of...
Celebration enhancements are underway
WARREN WELLS reports that the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration facility upgrades are set to begin before the 84th Annual Celebration event. Wells said the upgrades are "more of a capital...
Always with her, no matter what.
FAITH AND art have filled Marie Lane Madeiros’ heart for as long as she can remember, inseparable like muscle and marrow. Not one season of her life is without them. Her earliest art memories trace...
Hope captured
IMAGINE A life with no hope for your child – no hope for education, to learn to read or write; no hope for growing into their dreams; no hope for what we would call a normal life. Imagine that...
It’s Good To Be Back!
It’s finally here! Although the outside temperature argues for summer, your school spirit knows it’s fall. Tonight you’ve chosen shorts and flip-flops, but soon it will be flannel shirts, pants, and...
Commitment, Competition, and Community
DURING THE FALL seasons of 1945-47, Shelbyville Central High School’s football field was the place to be for Elmer “Coke” Crowell and Billie Hayes. He was on the field as Central’s star running...
Life on the Offensive Line
RAPID GROWTH in any environment creates challenges. Adolescent rapid growth brings with it complications in healing from injuries, and repetitive sports-related injuries are a particular concern....
Pigskin and Passion
LITTLE GUYS dressed out in pads and grass-stained uniforms dot the field. They pass, catch, run, and tackle with the fervor of professional football players, although clumsily at times. With sweat...
Bocelli’s. Great Renovation Comes With Outstanding New Food.
IF YOU’VE never heard of or eaten at Bocelli’s, you must be new to town. Nestled in our beautiful historic square is a restaurant guaranteed to satisfy your Italian cravings. With an updated...
The inside scoop on Dave-A-Palooza
THERE IS strength in numbers. Ask any member of Wartrace’s largest family, the Cataldo family, and they would confirm the saying as true. The family of 15 (13 children born to Don and Janet Cataldo)...
A New Playground for Kids and Adults Along With a Dog Park Gives Everyone a Reason to Get Active
IF PLAYING has been a low priority on your agenda, be sure to dedicate some time to it when the new playground is completed at HV Griffin Park. The $750,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)...
New Free Dental Clinic, New Drones, and Good News Are All Great Reasons for Bedford County Citizens to Smile.
Free Dental Clinic One reason to smile is Fredia Flack Lusk, the executive director of the Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County. When the decision was made to add dental care to the...
Creating Jobs, Building the Retail Industry, and Making Our Communities Stronger
THE SHELBYVILLE-BEDFORD Partnership was born out of a need for a county-wide focus on economic and community development. It is tasked with providing the City of Shelbyville and Bedford County with...
Meet Warren Wells, the New CEO of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.
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How a Man Set a Goal, Achieved It, and Changed the Tennessee Walking Horse Community.
DAVID HOWARD had dreams of being a sportswriter. He did something few are able to do— he achieved that dream early in life thanks to the Chattanooga newspaper. Well ahead of the curve,he wanted to...
Summer Learning Camp Provides an Opportunity to Create Academic Gains, Ignite Interest in Science, and Build Lasting Memories.
TALK TO Bedford County Schools summer learning coordinator Becky Miller for five minutes and you will understand that summer learning isn’t what it used to be. The State of Tennessee passed an...
New Chamber of Commerce Director Leaves Retirement to Make a Lasting Impact on Bedford County
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How Four Generations of the Kincaid Family Have Been the Sound of the Horse Show.
KABOOM. LIGHTNING struck a tower of speakers for the horse show. The storm was relentless; it had no signs of stopping. The problem was, it knocked out an entire tower of speakers. A baseball game...
How Charles McDonald’s Leadership Has Impacted Bedford County.
CHARLES MCDONALD is the show chair- man for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, but that’s not the only hat he has worn in the center ring. For the past five decades, Charles has given...
Hometown Tradition in the Walking Horse Capital of the World.
IT WAS a cool summer in Bedford County. School started after the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Students were excited to show off their new school clothes on the grounds. It was the...
Twins Tucker and Tanner Carry a Family Legacy of Winners in the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
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Recipes – Summertime Snacks
Sand Tart Cookies: Submitted by Elizabeth McGee INGREDIENTS 2 sticks butter1 t. vanilla2 1⁄2 c. flour, sifted1 T. sugar1 c. chopped pecans 5 T. powdered sugar DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, cream...
A Cornucopia of Goodness at the Farmers’ Market
HAVE YOU explored the fresh goodness that is available at the Bedford County Farmers’ Market on Thursdays at 2:30? All of the items available are either grown or produced locally. Along with the...
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