Pope’s Cafe – A Classic Symbol of Shelbyville Serving Burger Perfection
NESTLED WITHIN the heart of Shelbyville lies a culinary treasure steeped in history and renowned for its exceptional burgers — the iconic Pope’s Cafe. Since its establishment, this historic eatery...
Kadillac Que Invites You to Gather Around the Pit.
IT’S THE flavor of hospitality — a meal you hate to end because the food transcends words and fellowship found more in family gatherings than with new friends. A meal catered by Kadillac Que is not...
Grammy’s Goodies Beautifully Sweeten Our Celebrations.
IF WALLS could talk, the unfinished kitchen walls in the old photograph of Cara Farris Adcock at her 10th birthday party would whisper of a sweet future. Adcock returned to the same kitchen where...
Hands & Hearts for the Homeless
SUMMER’S HEAT presses down on the long line forming at the food truck. Nearby, others wait their turn at cooling stations of plastic wading pools and misting fans. It’s not a summer music festival,...
Fourth Friday Fest Showcases the Best of Historic Shelbyville
TOWN SQUARES are well known for being hubs for the community. Serving as the heart of a community, people gather to socialize, shop, and enjoy several events. While town squares have seen their ups...
Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen Is Now Serving a Third Weekly Meal.
THE CROWD lined up long before the meal was to be served, and little food, if any, remained as a late child asked for a to-go plate. They were gone, consumed by those struggling to make ends meet at...
Ray Ray’s Smokehouse Is a Fiery Feast That Sets the Tastebuds Ablaze.
AS SOMEONE who has spent a lot of time in Memphis, I consider myself somewhat of a barbecue connoisseur. Sure, Southern barbecue is easy to find, but finding the perfect barbecue is more difficult....
Food, Family, and Fond Memories – Ruth’s Kitchen Serves Them All.
GLASSES OF sweet tea and empty stomachs are refilled as plates are delivered to waiting tables. Some enjoy their food quietly while other tables burst into laughter from time to time. Some build...
Southside Elementary Students Receive New Shoes and Socks.
THIS SUMMER, the children on Shelbyville’s south side walked, ran, and jumped with happy feet, not because school was out but because every student at Southside Elementary received a new pair of...
Earth Bar Serves Body and Spirit.
L IFE IS noisy. Something or someone constantly competes for our attention, leaving little space for quiet and contemplation. At home in Los Angeles, Ruslan Kushnir’s mind was saturated with...
Letter From the Editor: Savoring the Summer Delights
AS THE sun casts its golden glow upon our world, we find ourselves awakening to the delights of summer – the vibrant colors, the warm breezes, and the echoes of laughter and togetherness. With the...
A New Home Clears the Way for Xanthin Luptak to Care For His Family.
DAN LIPINSKI said, “On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.” It’s a pledge...
Morgan Bargers Connects With Families’ Hearts and Souls.
AT 15, a cake decorating course for her birthday started it all. Through it, Morgan Bargers discovered a natural talent for baked creations too pretty to eat. Buttercream icing, fondant, and cupcake...
It’s Always a Party at La Fiesta Grande!
THROUGH THE years, we’ve seen this location change many times. But La Fiesta Grande is quickly becoming the most popular selection so far. Walking through these familiar doors, I was promptly...
Bedford County’s Fairest of the Fair Brings Together Contestants for Beloved Event.
COUNTY FAIR beauty pageants are a long-held American tradition. To this day, they remain popular and draw a large crowd of family and friends to support those on stage. For many, it is a rite of...
Letter From the Editor: The Future Is Bright
WHEN I think of the next generation, I feel excitement. I want this issue of Good News to be a joyous celebration of the young adults who will be the leaders of tomorrow, carrying the torch of...
Bedford County Fair Turns Silver: Celebrating 25 Years of Fun, Food, and Farming!
IT WAS absent for more than 65 years. There were no blue ribbons, midways, cotton candy, or prized livestock competitions. Multiple generations missed the experience of a local county fair until two...
First Community Bank Celebrates 35 Years by Donating $35,000 to Local Nonprofits.
DICTIONARY ENTRIES identify “community” as a noun, but community at its best is an action verb. Shelbyville’s First Community Bank (FCB) has put community at the heart of its mission for 35 years...
Bedford County Is Home to Award- Winning Health Care.
ONE OF the most significant accomplishments of health care professionals is patient satisfaction. Bedford County patients offered positive feedback, which resulted in awards to area professionals...
Carson Brandon and Duran Shavers – A Healing Ride
IT WAS just a red Jeep, but it was a vehicle for healing and processing grief for two Shelbyville families. It was a symbol of celebration of a well-lived life, and for Carson Brandon, it was a...
The Face of Hope: Gene Williams Just Wants to Help.
IN THE ‘50s, Gene Williams and his parents watched helplessly as flood waters rose in and around their Shelbyville Big Springs home. Williams remembers clearly the relief and feelings of hope that...
Mother and Son Team Up to Sell More Than Clothes and Toys.
MOST OF us have shopped online with Facebook groups or Etsy stores, excited to find unique gifts or treats for ourselves. We often have no personal contact with the seller but identify with their...
Madison Martin – Shelbyville Native Works to Return Us to the Moon and Beyond
NOVEMBER 16, 2022. Countless viewers watched as the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft stood at attention with an eye beyond the sky and waited patiently for the final countdown to lift off. As the...
Explore Summer’s Invitation to Escape and Explore.
SUMMER’S NOT just for outdoors! Fellowship with friends and family while experiencing our area’s best arts and entertainment, indoors and out. Don’t forget the fireworks, but there’s more than...
Area Activities Welcome Families to Make the Most of Summer.
FINDING SOMETHING the whole family can do during the summer can be challenging. The beach is too crowded, and the amusement parks are too far away. And both can be astronomically expensive. You are...
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