Faith – Homesick Hearts
AS THE regal, iridescent purple martins flew in and out of their colony housing, she pointed and asked through my phone’s translator, “Can I take one home?” Over the birds’ noisy chatter, I...
Another Bell Buckle Treasure: Daffodil Day
DRIVING PAST historic Bell Buckle at night, one might mistake the small cluster of buildings for a sleepy little town with not much going on. However, anyone who has stopped and spent time in this...
Fredia Lusk – Preserving 200 Years of Local African American History
AT SHELBYVILLE Mayor Eugene Ray’s funeral, Fredia Lusk saw evidence of a well-lived life. As Shelbyville’s first and only African American mayor to date, Ray’s legacy was more than a statistic. Lusk...
Planning and Community Development in Shelbyville Continues
INDUSTRIAL PARK INVESTMENT Planning and Community Development Director Waleed Albakry said some of the main changes in community planning are rezoning the Industrial Park to I-3 to allow for more...
Third Thursday Together Offers Business Networking Opportunities
MENTION NETWORKING and you’re bound to hear a few sighs and moans. Except for the more extroverted in nature, mingling and speaking to a group about your business may be preferred over a dental...
The Fly Arts Center Is a Cultural Treasure Hiding in Plain Sight.
NESTLED BEHIND Shelbyville’s historical public square and the former public library is an inconspicuous building housing inspiration, entertainment, and education. In the early 90s, The Bedford...
How a Single Idea Transforms Thomas Magnet School’s Student Body
THOMAS MAGNET School’s fifth- grade students impact the lives of their peers by celebrating random acts of kindness. Fifth-grade teacher Tara Turner said that Thomas Magnet School Principal Mrs....
$1,000,000 Is Headed to the Local Area From the State of Tennessee.
FOUR DAYS before Christmas, the City of Shelbyville and Bedford County received news of $1,000,000 headed to the local area from the State of Tennessee. Tennessee Governor Lee and Department of...
Cascade High School Celebrates 4th in the Division II State Championship.
CASCADE HIGH School Marching Band, led by band director David Lucich, finished 4th place in the Division II state championship, and their hard work, both on and off-season, pays off. They honed...
Bruce and Linda Gordon – Shelbyville Couple Celebrates 60 Years of Marriage
LOVE IS not guaranteed to last a lifetime. However, such wonder is seen in the lives of a Bedford County couple celebrating 60 years together. Bruce and Linda Gordon met at the age of 21 in July...
Leanne’s Flowers – A Bouquet of Love
AROSE IS a rose is a rose – except at Leanne’s Flowers where her red roses are the most beautiful she’s seen in her 28 years in the florist industry. Owner Leanne Moore is equally excited about the...
Your Complete Guide to a Downtown Date Night
PLANNING A date can get difficult. Sometimes your bank of ideas goes bankrupt, and it’s another night of staying in with the latest Netflix binge. It makes sense that Billy Bob and Charlene in...
Recipes – Date Night Dinner
Salmon Steaks with Wine Sauce: SUBMITTED BY MARY INMAN Ingredients- 4 salmon steaks, 4 oz., fresh or frozen1 T. margarine1 T. cornstarch 1/2 t. instant chicken bouillon granulesdash of white pepper1...
Mini Super Los 3 Reyes Delivers a Unique Cultural Experience With Authentic and Delicious Mexican Cuisine.
NEVER JUDGE a book its cover and never judge a restaurant by its building. Mini Super Los 3 Reyes may seem like a small convenience store, but it’s hiding away Shelbyville’s best-kept secret. The...
Faith – Nature’s Reminder of God’s Love
ROLLS OF thunder boomed overhead as we quickly finished the grocery shopping and raced to the checkout. Hurrying out under dark skies, we were pummeled with hard, blinding rain that pushed my...
Creating History in the State and Then Remembering It
EVERY TOWN and county is filled with the history of those who came before them. Whether that be old cars, historical documents, or even retired fire trucks. Garland King was an avid collector of all...
Bedford County Is Encouraged to Support Destiny Dog Rescue’s Mission.
SHELBYVILLE IS giving a fresh start to local dogs with the help of New Destiny Dog Rescue, an animal rescue organization that helps reduce the population of unwanted and neglected dogs in Bedford...
Remembering the Dream
WE REMEMBER the Dream that Martin Luther King Jr had 58 short years ago, as it continues to live on today. That dream further intensified the race to tear down the oppressive system that bounded the...
The Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership Is Opening Doors in Our Community
THE END of an exciting year for economic and community development is upon us. The end of the calendar year is traditionally the time to show appreciation, reflect on past successes, and prepare...
Jeannie Campbell – Life Is One Decision at a Time
JEANNIE CAMPBELL knows from personal experience that there is a lot to deal with when a person with an addiction decides to get clean. It’s not only the body that detoxes, it is a process of...
United Way of Bedford County Can Save You Money Through Its Partnership With Familywize.
THE COSTS of prescription drugs drain household budgets. Navigating insurance, manufacturer coupon programs, and the barrage of information from mailings and the internet is overwhelming. United Way...
The Fruity Lemon – Say Hello to the Reinvented Grilled Cheese Packed With Imaginative Flavor.
WHEN I pulled up to this retro-style camper, I had no idea I was in for such a treat. I heard there was a food truck making spaghetti grilled cheeses and I knew I had to try this out. I was greeted...
Faith – New Every Morning
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Brightening the Lives of Veterans
AS THE 2021 American Mule and Bluegrass festival, help in Shelbyville, Sept. 13-18, was approaching its end, the final prayer was announced on the intercom by Clancy Burk. In his prayer, he stated...
Lone Star National Rodeo Comes to the Calsonic Arena.
THE 32ND annual Lone Star National Finals Rodeo is coming to Shelbyville on the Celebration grounds at the Calsonic arena on February 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., that’s Friday, the Motogear Warehouse...
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