The 49th Annual Spring Fun Show will be held tonight through Saturday inside Calsonic Arena on the Celebration grounds. Showtime is 6 p.m. nightly. This Tennessee Walking Horse show serves as a traditional kickoff for the summer show season, and an early look at some of the horses that will return in August to compete in the Celebration...

In 2017, M.J. Miller of Normandy released “Life Lessons From The Hive,” an inspirational book broken up into short, devotional-like chapters, each one inspired by the experiences of Miller and her friend Suki Brannan in keeping bees. “I was very pleased with the response,” said Miller. “The book has sold very well.”...

“Snow flurries are expected and temperatures will drop well below zero tonight,” warned the TV weatherman. In Tennessee that’s code for “Hightail it to the grocery store and buy all the milk, bread and toilet paper you can carry.” All it takes is the rumor of snow to persuade us to close our schools, stay home from work and stock up on the necessities of life! We pull out the blankets, check the batteries in the flashlights, locate every candle in the house, pop the popcorn, heat up the cocoa, put on our favorite movie and make plans to settle in for a week.. ...

My mother, who passed away in 2010, tried two different times to give me house plants. I killed both of them. I’ve tried a couple of different times in the past to start one of those small herb planters, so that I could have fresh herbs to cook with. I never got them to work...

It’s hard to believe another school year is about to be in the record books! It’s time to quickly change gears and prepare for a whole new ballgame this summer — SACP, vacations and horse shows, here we come. Normally, summer is actually harder for working parents who rely on school to equally serve as childcare, but for parents of third grade students … I think we are all ready for summer because what can be harder than third grade?...

A discussion took place in Sunday school recently about God calling us to do something special or to go someplace specific to minister. This conversation made me reflect on a lifetime of those special callings and directions I have received from God...

The final episodes of “Game of Thrones,” and recent advertisements I’ve seen for the nearby Renaissance Fair, have me thinking a lot about castles, knights, fair maidens, and the like. I have toured a few American buildings that should almost fall into the castle category, but I would certainly enjoy visiting the real thing some day...

Andrew and Jessica Robertson of Chapel Hill announce the birth of a son, Isaac Thomas Robertson, April 12 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and is a brother to Kade, 9. Grandparents are Donnie and Debbie Robertson of Shelbyville and Steve and Margie Stallings of Unionville...

Lori Ann Fisher of Shelbyville and Douglas Albert Bradshaw of Hillsboro were married April 26 in Ringgold, Georgia. The Rev. Darci Smith officiated the double-ring afternoon ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fisher of Shelbyville. The groom is the son of Mrs. William Bradshaw of Manchester and the late William Bradshaw...

Samuel and Malinda Oates, seen here at Thompson Grove Missionary Baptist Church, have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. (Submitted photo)

Randy Glover and Wendy Glover of Shelbyville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Breanna Glover of Shelbyville, to Tristan Taylor Solomon of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Clark and Brenda Wright and Joyce Glover, all of Shelbyville, and the late Doug Glover. She will graduate in December from Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing, and is employed by Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville...

David and Kayla Walls of Unionville announce the birth of a daughter, Karly Ann Walls, March 27 in Franklin. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Grandparents are Barbara Brown of Unionville and the late Alvin Brown Jr.; Deborah Walls of Shelbyville and the late William Walls Jr...

Americare Senior Living has earned a 2019 Customer Approved Award from Lincoln, Nebraska–based healthcare-intelligence firm NRC Health. The award recognizes senior-care organizations across the country for creating an outstanding care experience for their residents...

On Saturday, May 25, Gateway Tire & Service Center will offer free oil changes to all veterans, active military, and bereaved partners to honor the sacrifice of all those who have served our country. All customers who provide a military ID at any of Gateway’s retail locations, including the one on North Main Street in Shelbyville, are eligible for an oil change at no cost...

During this weekend’s Spring Fun Show, Miss Jane & Co. in Bell Buckle is featuring horse decor and Billie Nipper prints. (Submitted photo)

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, 1020 N Main St., Suite K, held a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, with owner Brad Jones holding the ceremonial scissors. The 1950s-themed chain restaurant offers full table service, hand-made hamburgers, cheesesteaks, frozen custard and other treats, and also has an outdoor seating area for use in good weather. Childrens’ meals are delivered in a box shaped like a 1950s-era convertible, and 1950s music plays on the sound system. A smartphone app allows regular visitors to earn points which can be exchanged for free food or logo merchandise. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

Big G Express honored mechanic William Jones and over-the-road driver Michael Slaven on the occasion of their 10-year anniversaries with the company. (Submitted photos)

Acceptance Insurance, located at 1020 North Main St., held a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on Friday. Mindy Mitchell held the ceremonial scissors with Allen Pitner, Chamber of Commerce CEO presented the first dollar of clear profit plaque. (Submitted photo)

As Learning Way Elementary students pick up their final report cards today, most are probably thinking of fun stuff, rather than the construction about to begin at their school. Bedford County Board of Education members talked about it and shouldered the concern at the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at Harris Middle School. Over $1 million in school funds, already placed in a restricted account, will need to be spent to complete this new project...

A grand celebration was held at Cascade Elementary last week when it was announced that students read over 36,000 books this school year through the Accelerated Reading program. Amidst the confetti, signs read: “Readers are Leaders!” This is the newest slogan for the reading program...

Readers of all ages will explore all things space this summer as Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library presents “A Universe of Stories” during its summer reading program. Activities will include a trip to Mars, meeting a Solar System Ambassador, hands-on activities, space-related crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, and more...

Columbia State Community College has announced 553 students named to the dean’s list for earning academic honors during the spring semester. Local students include Abigail Stroud, Savana Tucker and Carlee Ward, all of Shelbyville. “We are so proud of the students who made dean’s list this semester,” said Dr. Mary Lou D’Allegro, Columbia State vice president for academic affairs. “The academic talent and perseverance of these students are remarkable.”...

More than 100 Columbia State Community College students were recently honored for excellence in academics, leadership and service at the 53rd Annual Student Honors Convocation. Savana Tucker of Bell Buckle received the Academic Disipline Award in philosophy and was recognized for her efforts as a peer leader. (Submitted photo)