The 46th Annual Shelbyville Christmas Parade will be held 4 p.m. today, presented by Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce and Shelbyville Jaycees. The parade route begins at the intersection of Lane Parkway and Cannon Boulevard, proceeds south on Cannon to Holland Street, east on Holland to the public square, north on Main to Madison and then east on Madison to Celebration Drive (Handy Dandy Market)...

Much like the Halls Mill mother church, Crowell's Chapel Lutheran, two old cedar trees have maintained deep roots within the community. Now at the end of their prime, the wood has been turned into what friends and neighbors are calling "something beautiful."...

​The holidays are such a busy time. With family meals to prepare along with potlucks, finger food parties and large family gatherings, it seems like we're always in the kitchen making something. Convenience products can be a big help during this month to save time and effort...

NOTE: See the story about Community High School's "Girls of 1973" in today's issue of "Bedford County Moments & Memories," included with the print edition of today's Times-Gazette, and available over the next few weeks at various locations around town...

If you're tired of running around in circles to find a Christmas gift for the dog lovers on your list, I know just the thing for you to fetch. The charming softcover book "It's A Dog's Life: Tales from A Dog Named Max," by Max, with help from Nina Hershberger, is now available from Amazon...

This time of the year so many people are thinking about ways they can give to others. Some people are focused on what they can receive, but I believe there are more people out there who are planning ways to be generous. An annual event at Shelbyville Central High School involves the student body collecting canned goods and paper products to give to the needy people in our community...

After a hugely successful first decade, the volunteer board behind FAST (Foundation of Advancement and Support for the Tennessee Walking Show Horse) knew it was time to take their mission of promoting the Tennessee Walking Horse to the next level -- little did I know at the time I would be the lucky one involved with that lofty goal...

Cindy Newman and Scotty Benson of Shelbyville announce the birth of a daughter, Adriana Skylar Benson, born Oct. 27. Grandparents are Edward and Barbara Newman and George and Ruth Prince.

Sarah-Briley Rose Butler of Shreveport, Louisiana and Nicholas Brian Cross of Shreveport, Louisiana, are engaged to be married. The bride-elect is the daughter of Julie and Eddy Lamb of Bell Buckle, Brian and Karla Butler of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Ricky and Connie Smith of Beech Grove; Patricia Berry of Redding, California; Sandy Butler of Ball Ground, Georgia, and the late Jess Butler; Barbara and Clarence Lamb of Shelbyville; Patricia Lemmon of Shelbyville and the late David Lemmon.. ...

Kaitlyn Breanna Glover and Tristan Taylor Solomon, both of Shelbyville, were married in a double-ring ceremony Aug. 10 on the beach in Destin, Florida. The bride is the daughter of Randy Glover and Wendy Glover of Shelbyville and the granddaughter of Clark and Brenda Wright, Joyce Glover and the late Doug Glover...

Donations for the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library Building Fund, Memorial Fund and Memorial Books have been made in memory of: James Armstrong by Barbara Morgan Mary Asherbranner by Nancy June Brandon Kathryn Lorraine "Gigi" Baker by James and Ann Richardson...

Friends and Family FCE met Nov. 14 after attending the Countywide Educational Lesson "Baking Spirits Bright" presented by Agent Whitney Danhof. Along with Danhof's baking demonstrations, recipes and delicious refreshments were enjoyed by all in attendance...

Jessica Marie Ensey is engaged to marry Michael Avery Leverette. The bride-elect is the daughter of Darryl Ensey of Unionville and the late Eugenia Ensey. She is the granddaughter of Rashel and Joyce Ensey of Unionville, Nancy Perryman of Unionville and the late Eugene Perryman. She is a 2007 graduate of Community High School and a 2016 graduate of Tennessee State University and is employed by Select Trailer in Shelbyville...

l Town and Country FCE met on Monday, Sept. 9, at Cannon United Methodist Church. Seven members answered the roll call, answering the question, "what is one piece of advice you would pass on to the next generation?" President Janelle Douglas presided, giving the Call to Order and the Devotion. ...

This month, Tullahoma-based Ascend Federal Credit Union will return an estimated $8.7 million to its members in bonus dividends and loan interest refunds. With the addition of this year's return, Ascend's volunteer, unpaid board of directors has voted to give back more than $85 million to the credit union's members since 2004...

Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham signed a proclamation earlier this month in honor of national home care and hospice month. Willowbrook Hospice staff, left to right, are: Kendra Smith, home health aide (HHA); Laura Underwood, registered nurse (RN); Meagan Hitchcock, RN; Staci Garner, family nurse practitioner (FNP); Anne Farrar, hospice healthcare liaison; Heather Moorehead, RN; Samantha Childers, RN-clinical director.

Big G Express recently honored employees for extended service.

Upcoming open house: Templeton & Associates Insurance, 108 East Depot St. Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Attorney and Practice Magazine has named The Law Office of Zulu Ali one of the top 10 law firms in California in the areas of criminal defense and immigration law. Ali (formerly known as David Castleman) is a native of Shelbyville. He is a 1985 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School and a U.S. ...

Antique, Art & Collectibles Mall, on the square Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily Leanne's Flowers, on the square Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Templeton & Associates Insurance, 108 East Depot St...

New Covenant Christian Bookstore and K. Ellen Boutique held holiday open houses.

Learning Way fourth grade teacher Kevin Rhodes recently won a $100 Amazon card during the PTO’s recent fall fundraiser; his students sold 25 boxes of Moon Pies and earned a pizza party. PTO president Conswella Johnson congratulated Rhodes.

Retired Teachers of Bedford County met Wednesday at Urban Plantation. Sally Brockway McReynolds gave an devotion. The speaker was Shelbyville Central High School football coach Justin Palmer, who discussed the character-building aspects of his football program. One example is the mentor program for Palmer’s players, in which each young man is paired with an adult man in the community for support. Palmer is seen here with Bill Pietkiewicz.

To the Editor: I am a volunteer at Good Samaritan. This is my second year for helping unload the cans of food and other items donated by Shelbyville Central High School. First, I would like to thank all those who donated food and toiletry items. We were getting very low on some food items and also toilet paper. ...

The Motlow State Community College Music Department will present holiday concerts featuring The Motlow Vocal Ensemble and Community Band. Performances will be in Powers Auditorium inside Eoff Hall on the Moore County campus tonight at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday at 2 p.m. There will be a reception with refreshments an hour before each concert...

The Webb School Chapel will be filled with music, song and fellowship on Thursday, Dec. 12, during the school's annual celebration of Lessons and Carols. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. A reception will follow in the Grace Follin Dining Hall on The Webb School campus. The event is free and open to the public...

With his usual joyful attitude, but also a little sadness, recent retiree Tim Miller cleaned out his second grade classroom at Cascade Elementary on Wednesday. He’s moving on to a different mission field. “Mr. Tim,” as he’s affectionately known by his students, said even after 32 years and eight months (those months are important to a retiree), he still has a lot to share as a teacher and mentor...

The Harris Middle School National Junior Honor Society and Student Council conducted a coin drive to benefit Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen. Making the check presentation to Soup Kitchen representative Larry Theis, left, are NJHS President Caitlyn Burdick and Student Council President Carolina Rose.