How Wayne Tillett Brought Tennessee to the World.
SPEND FIVE minutes with Wayne Tillett, and you’ll take something with you – a caricature commemorating a special event and a new way to see yourself. An impulsive stop at his station results in more...
John and Cathy Long’s 580 Graphics Is a Testament to Faith and Hard Work.
AS CUSTOMERS, we walk into businesses not always knowing the history or hard work that it takes to make a successful business. We often don’t know the first days when a business was just dreams and...
Antonio Rivera and His Successful Mexican Restaurant in Shelbyville.
IF YOU are looking for delicious and authentic Mexican food in Shelbyville, La Rivera Mexican Cantina should come to mind. Not only is it a locally-owned business in Bedford County, but it’s also a...
Experience the Difference in a Fresh, Made-With-Love Donut From I Love Donuts.
WHAT DO sushi and donuts have in common? The common link is Duk Parks, the new owner of I Love Donuts in Shelbyville. Originally opened in the late 1990s, Duk’s cousin, Jay Parks, owned and operated...
How a Church in Bedford County Provided Help to Women With Unexpected Pregnancies.
CIRCUMSTANCES CAN knock us off our feet and leave us feeling alone. We may believe that there are no resources, no hope, and no help. But it’s possible we’re surrounded by those very things and need...
Celebrating 27 Years of Theatrical Productions at Community High School.
Drama teacher and founder Anthony Davis is quick to spread the credit around for the nearly three decades of success the Smokestack Theatre Group has had. From an incredibly supportive...
Letter From the Editor – Made in Bedford
SHOP LOCAL” is something we’ve seen and heard a million times. Sure, we know that it helps our communities, but how so? What difference does it really make? According to a study of retail economics...
Fresh Improvements Made in Shelbyville
SIDEWALK RENOVATIONS are well underway around the Shelbyville square. The trees have come down which may have startled some folks. The shade and beauty of the trees will definitely be missed....
Legacies Being Made in Bedford County
THE STATE Route 437 bypass was recently named to celebrate and honor late county mayor Eugene Ray. His focus and success in fiscal management and increasing higher education opportunities are just...
The Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership Works to Create More Opportunities in the County
THE SUCCESSFUL recruitment of a new industrial company occurs in a systematic process with several considerations. The process may also include several entities, all fulfilling a specific role in...
How the Stars Foundation Uses Media to Fight World Hunger.
CHERYL PIGGOTT, the founder of The Stars Foundation and World Orphans Day recently moved from Nashville to Shelbyville. In the years to follow, Piggott has laid out plans to hopefully begin to...
Celebrating Veterans Day in Bedford County.
IN 1918 on the eleventh day of November at the eleventh hour, the dust settled and the world was no longer at war. Armistice Day, later known as Veterans Day, signaled the end of the first world...
How the City of Shelbyville Is Bringing New Hope
NEW NEIGHBORS Who are your neighbors? How broadly does your definition of “neighbor” go? Canada is a neighbor of the United States. Rutherford County is a neighbor of Bedford County. Are new...
How Caring for the Common Good Makes a Difference in the Lives of All
STATE OF THE COUNTY The good neighbor cooperative atmosphere between the City of Shelbyville and Bedford County was highlighted at a recent Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce “State of...
Employment Opportunities in Bedford County
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT opportunities arise from mutually beneficial relationships between developers, manufacturers, elected officials, partners, and stakeholders. Manufacturers already located in...
How the Community Helps Feed More Than 150 Kids in Poverty.
WHILE MANY are making plans for the weekend centered around what and where to eat, numerous children in our county aren’t sure they’ll have enough to eat. The meals at school are one of the most...
How the Shelbyville Police Benevolent Association Cares for Local Cops.
QUIETLY PROTECTING our lives, area law enforcement officers are painfully aware of the weight of the loss of one of their own in the line of duty and are equally in touch with the impact of crime...
Bluebird Ice Cream Parlor and the 90-Year-Old Tradition.
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The Schools Making Bedford County a Better Place.
LOOK BEHIND the scores and win/loss records for your Bedford County high school football teams and you will find growth in skills,accountability,and leadership.These young men are learning how to...
Bedford County Pink Ribbon Fund
2021 PINK RIBBON WALK: October 16 Join Bedford County Pink Ribbon Fund for the 2021 Pink Ribbon Walk (as a team or as an individual) You can register online to help women in the Bedford County area....
Bedford Builds Habitat for Humanity Is Changing Citizens’ Lives.
IF YOU’RE new to Habitat for Humanity, start with a visit to the Habitat Store just off Shelbyville’s Historic Square at 209 E. Depot Street. That sweet, inviting voice you’ll hear belongs to...
Love Your Neighbor – Taha & Malika Muhammed
BY JADA ROBISON // Taha and Malika Muhammed lived in Kirkuk, the heart of the Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq in the 1950s, and after escaping the heinous regime of Saddam Hussein, they landed in...
Love Your Neighbor – Tyler Campbell
BY DONNA COPELAND // The image of a seed cracking open in or- der to sprout is a powerful image for Tyler Campbell; it brings to mind how people feel in their darkest moments—like they are...
Jonathan & Carol Price Scholarship
Do your favorite fall memories include the Webb School Art and Craft Festival in Bell Buckle? Are you a fan of dinner theater at the Fly Arts Center? Do you love to linger for hours in the vendor...
Grab a Pumpkin Make Some Memories – We Recommend Visiting These Farm Attractions and Pumpkin Patches This Season!
For years, families, schools, large parties, and more have come from across Tennessee and Alabama to experience the Farm Attraction of the Tennessee Valley: Lyon Family Farms. The annual Fall...
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