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New pastor (Features ~ 11/09/18)
Rodney Rogers has joined Calvary Baptist Church on Lane Parkway as lead pastor. The church has Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesday night prayer service at 6:30 p.m. -
Louise Clanton (Obituary ~ 11/09/18)
Louise Clanton, 89, of Shelbyville died Thursday, November 8, 2018. Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, Charles Williams officiating. Burial at Horse Mountain Cemetery. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Saturday. -
Veterans Day promotions
(Business ~ 11/09/18)
On Sunday and Monday, the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg will offer complimentary tours for all current and former service members with valid ID. On Monday, all locations of Gateway Tire & Service Center, including the one in Shelbyville, will offer free oil changes, or a $25 discount on any other service, to veterans, active military and their affected partners with a valid military ID...
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Student with THC sap faces marijuana charge (Local News ~ 11/09/18)
Possession of distilled tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) sap resulted in a Central High School student being arrested for possession of marijuana Wednesday, according to a Bedford County Sheriff's Office report. The substance was discovered after a teacher walked into a bathroom and smelled marijuana, school resource officer Jose Garza's report said... -
City's veterans honored (Local News ~ 11/09/18)
All City of Shelbyville employees with military service were honored following Thursday night’s council meeting at the city courtroom. Mayor Wallace Cartwright, having served in the Tennessee National Guard, was the first recognized by Shanna Boyette, city manager, who presented the honors. A reception was held after the presentation. (T-G Photo by Dawn Hankins) -
Annex sign goes up (Local News ~ 11/09/18)
Workers place letters denoting the longtime First National/Regions Bank building on the west side of the Shelbyville square as Bedford County Courthouse Annex. Remodeling continues for several county offices to move in soon. (T-G Photo by David Melson) -
Bedford Life is almost here (Local News ~ 11/09/18)
The fall issue of "Bedford Life" magazine will be included in this Sunday's edition of the Times-Gazette, and it's chock-full of stories, photos, recipes and calendar listings for the upcoming holidays. Here are just a few of the highlights: We visit Wendy and Bryan Morton at their historic home in Flat Creek. The couple has a love for animals, both the ones they see at their veterinary practice in Lynchburg and the dogs and horses at their farm... -
Students, families team for academic successes (Local News ~ 11/09/18)
Family Academic Support Team (FAST) held its first meeting in September at Eakin Elementary School, with 75 percent of kindergarten parents attending. "We were just ecstatic . . proud," said Connie Banks, literacy coordinator and organizer of the recent meeting... -
Cascade girls nab OT win
(Community Sports ~ 11/09/18)
After battling to a deadlocked tie at 22 apiece, the Cascade Middle Lady Champions found their best offensive possessions of the night in overtime against the visiting Huntland Lady Hornets. Cascade out-scored the visitors 12-5 and went on to take the 34-27 victory...
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Champs blast Hornets
(Community Sports ~ 11/09/18)
It was another powerful offensive showing for the Cascade Middle Champions on Thursday. Cascade scored early and often in a 49-22 blowout victory over visiting Huntland. Nine different Champions scored in the win. Cascade held a slim 10-7 lead after the first quarter, but grew its lead to 25-13 by halftime, thanks largely in part to Jackson Davis’ efforts...
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Viqueens overpower Fayetteville (Community Sports ~ 11/09/18)
UNIONVILLE — The Community Middle Viqueens converted several baskets with the help of a swarming defense and took control early as the Viqueens defeated the Fayetteville City Lady Tigers 40-16 in a DRVC basketball contest Thursday night. Community (7-0) used varying defenses in the first quarter to get the ball rolling. M.J. Simmons scored six points and Jacey Collier tallied five as the Viqueens took a 13-0 advantage to the second quarter... -
Third quarter downfall for Vikings (Community Sports ~ 11/09/18)
UNIONVILLE – The Community Middle Vikings stayed close with the Fayetteville City Tigers in three of the four quarters, but the third quarter was the difference as the Vikings fell 42-34 in a DRVC basketball game Thursday night. Community (2-6) got off to a good start as Emery Smith connected on a three-pointer for the first points of the game. The Tigers came back and took an 11-9 lead after one quarter... -
Mitchell receives coaching honor (High School Sports ~ 11/09/18)
Jeff Mitchell, The Webb School varsity boys’ basketball head coach and boys’ and girls’ golf head coach, received the District 4 Male Coach of the Year for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. The recognition was part of the A.F. Bridges Awards presentations on Nov. ... -
Eagles challenge Hillsboro in 5A state playoffs tonight (High School Sports ~ 11/09/18)
Shelbyville Central’s journey in the Class 5A TSSAA State Playoffs continues when the Golden Eagles face Hillsboro tonight in the second round at Overton High School in Nashville. The Burros are the host team but the game had to be moved due to construction at Hillsboro... -
Derry Gale 'Crunchy' Graham
(Obituary ~ 11/09/18)
Derry Gayle “Crunchy” Graham, 59, of Shelbyville died Thursday evening, November 8, 2018, at his home. Celebration of Life 5 p.m. Saturday, November 17, at Horse Mountain Church of Christ, Mark Pierce and Jeff Collette officiating. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. Arrangements: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.