Stories from Thursday, August 16, 2018

John J. Morton, Jr., 78, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville. Arrangements pending: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

The Webb School began its 149th school year on Aug. 13 with a total enrollment of 296 students from 18 countries and 14 states. There are 182 day students and 114 boarding students including 99 new students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. On Aug. ...

July: Friends and Family FCE Club met July 10 with six members and one guest, Brenda Joyce from Heart of the Home club. The call to order, "Leaves Compared with Flowers," was read by Debbie Parker. Kelly New read minutes and asked members to answer roll call with their answers to "What do you like to do when visiting the park?" An educational Lesson was presented, entitled "June Jars." A report of the County Council meeting was given. ...

On July 18, Fairview FCE Club met in the Flat Creek area at the home of John and Jean Hill. The Hills moved to Shelbyville from the north. They had visited Wilmington, North Carolina, several years ago and saw a bottle chapel there. Jean had a strong desire to build one in their yard. ...

The Butterfly Bash Dance will be held 7-11 p.m. Saturday at The Fly Arts Center on South Main Street. The Borderline Band, from Winchester, will perform at this BYOB event. There will be hors d'oeuvre and prize drawings. Admission is $15 per individual or $25 per couple, and reservations are available by calling 931-580-9696 or 931-684-8359...

Sweat pants, swimming trunks and a T-shirt were allegedly shoplifted by two people at Hibbett Sports, North Main Street, Shelbyville police were told Tuesday. Store management said a woman stuffed items into her purse while a male companion distracted employees...

Construction of the Speedway convenience store on Madison Street continues, while, a short distance away, Hardee’s is being demolished. There will soon be construction at the Hardee’s site, however, in the form of a brand new, replacement restaurant, incorporating additional property at the rear. (T-G Photos by John I. Carney and Dawn Hankins)

Maverick Arena is the new name for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration's outdoor arena. The name honors 2017 World Grand Champion Gen's Black Maverick, owned by Keith and Lorraine Rosbury, who obtained arena naming rights. It debuts at this year's 80th anniversary Celebration...

The high school football season is upon us and for Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles it all kicks off tonight in a non-region matchup at Tullahoma. All the preparation over the past eight months will be put to test as the Eagles look to advance to the TSSAA State Playoffs again with hope of a lengthy postseason run...

A thermometer reading confirms that your 8-year-old has a 100.2 degree temperature on a Monday morning. Should you send the student on to school? Kathy Obara, Cascade schools nurse, said it's not always clear to parents what to do when kids are sick. So for that reason, she has included on the school website, "Dr. Kathy's RX."...

Thomas “Randy” Lewis, 67, of Bell Buckle died Thursday, August 16, 2018. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday.

John Jacob Morton IV, 78, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at his home. Celebration of Life service 1 p.m. Saturday at The Loft Church, Pastor Willie Brown officiating. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Arrangements: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Barbara Jean Messick, 59, of Shelbyville died Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home, Brother Frank Edwards officiating. Burial in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation begins at 11 a.m.