Stories from Wednesday, June 19, 2019

During a brief meeting Tuesday afternoon, with little or no debate, Bedford County Financial Management Committee recommended a county budget and requiring an increase of 10 cents per $100 assessed value in the county property tax rate, in order to pay for the 20 additional jailers the state says will be needed to operate the county’s new jail when it opens later this year...

Shelbyville City Council, as discussed in several budget review meetings earlier this month, officially approved during its regular meeting Tuesday night to keep the city property tax rate at its current $1.77 per $100 assessed value for 2019-2020. More details will be appear later here and in Thursday's print edition...

One of two men police suspect used a stolen credit card was arrested Tuesday. An app alerted the victim that his card was being used for a $207.90 purchase of two gift cards at Roses on Tuesday. Security video provided to police showed Ronald Franklin Ferrell, 49, of Madison Street and another man identified as Daniel Rutledge with the cards, officer Chris Vest’s report said. ...

Bedford County Farmers Market opened for its summer season last Thursday at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration pavilion on Whitthorne Street. Though still early for some produce, local extension agent John Teague said he was pleased with the turnout...

Thompson Grove Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Rev. Glenn and Shirley Sutton.

On June 14, the Bedford County FFA of Shelbyville Central High School traveled to Middle Tennessee State University to compete in the Middle Tennessee FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE and the Middle Tennessee FFA Dairy Handling Invitational Event. The Dairy Cattle Evaluation team placed seventh in the Middle Tennessee Region. The team members were Ian Alcox, Nick Moore, Dorothy Brandon and Nancy Diaz. Allison Davis participated in the Middle Tennessee FFA Dairy Handling Invitational that took place during the Dairy Judging event. Allison placed second in the event and will take part in the Tennessee FFA Dairy Handling Event to be held in September at the Tennessee State Fair. From left are Diaz, Davis, Moore, Brandon and Alcox.

A memorial service for Edith Pearl Fredrickson, age 85, of Shelbyville, will be held 5:p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, at First Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Ron DeWitt and Reverend Larry Cornett officiating. Her ashes will be buried at a later date at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Mrs. Fredrickson died early Wednesday morning, at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. at the church. Arrangements: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Carolyn Sue (Susie) Nelson, 75, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at her home. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 2769 Highway 41A East. Arrangements: Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

The 21st Annual Duck River Cleanup will be held Saturday at River Bottom Park, behind Shelbyville Power, Water and Sewerage System. Registration and breakfast begin at 7 a.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Those who have boats are encouraged to bring them, but volunteers without boats are welcome as well. Volunteer T-shirts will be given out...

Kate Jones sold snow cones at Hilltop Antiques in Bell Buckle during the RC Moon Pie Festival Saturday. She sold 60 snow cones and is splitting her profits with New Destiny Dog Rescue of Bedford County. (Submitted photo)

ADVERTISEMENT – Woods & M’Quiddy, new clothing at Sullivan’s old stand. South-East corner square. We offer for twenty days, 10 suits at $5.00; 24 suits at $7.00; children’s suits very low-from $1.75 to $7.00. Our goods are all new and were bought very cheap. Please note this fact. We pay no house rent or clerk hire. We think we will sell cheaper than any other...

With resolute determination not to raise property taxes, unlike some neighboring municipalities, Shelbyville City Council officially approved a new $20 million fiscal year operating budget Tuesday night. The property tax rate remains the same at $1.77 per $100 assessed value...

On May 4, Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville celebrated its 118th Commencement Convocation. The University conferred more than 1,140 degrees during the Saturday morning ceremony. Local graduates include: l Colleen Beth Bradford of Wartrace, who earned a Master of Business Administration...

Bedford FCE County Council met April 5 at the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office. The meeting opened wth a devotion, roll call of clubs, approval of minutes, and the treasurer's report. Reports were made on the achievement night in May. Various programs for FCE members were discussed. Ideass for scholarship fundraising were discussed...

Shelbyville City Council’s final budget review meeting Monday night hit a snag when a $12 million estimate for the proposed H.V. Griffin Park expansion came to light. Several council members, including William Christie and Henry Feldhaus, said budget “wants” seemed to be overshadowing “needs.” One area of need, council discussed, was updating Shelbyville Fire Department equipment...