Stories from Saturday, September 5, 2020

On September 11, 2001, there were so many heroes who gave their lives as they bravely went to the aid of those trapped in the Twin Towers in New York City. Firemen and Police Officers and Paramedics and EMTs responded to the calls that went out for assistance. And many of those brave men and women lost their lives that day...

A new book, “Dislike” by John I. Carney of Shelbyville includes a lot of dialogue and faith-based discussion which will likely guide the reader into making a heart-felt decision whether a break from social media outlets might be justified. “I want to explore some of those ways in which we as people of faith, or simply as human beings, use social media and see what those practices say about us and where they might lead.”...

Though the new owner of a vintage sports store on the Shelbyville Public Square, Jon English says he doesn’t hunt - that is, in the sense of birds or deer. His sports passion comes from finding such collectables as a 1917 Spalding American YMCA Red and Blue Seam National League Baseball in the official box...

George Dennis, executive director of the Flagship Detroit Foundation, recently made his first public flight of the year from Shelbyville Municipal Airport in the refurbished 1937 American Airlines DC3. Due to COVID-19, Dennis and crew are running short of their typical 25 yearly cross-country events, where he tells about the history of early aviation...

If variety is the spice of life, the recipes below are sure to put some kick into your Labor Day. Instead of settling for the ordinary, during this one-day holiday, let’s put some spice into our lives and kick it up by adding hot peppers and sauces. Add a few special entertaining ideas and you’re all set to celebrate...

Just as Jim Lee Tedder planted Victory Baptist and Victory Baptist Academy over 50 years ago on Highway 231 North, friends, members and students are now “planting” their heart-felt sentiments online about their long-time pastor and mentor, who passed away Aug 30...

Stephanie Isaacs has announced her candidacy for the Shelbyville City Council 5th ward seat in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. Formerly of Murfreesboro, she now lives in Bedford County; she home schools her two children. She is currently a Bedford County Listening Project (BCLP) leader and advocate for renter rights...

In its 151st year, The Webb School of Bell Buckle set a record in welcoming 330 students for on-campus and online classes in August. The school’s student population represents 15 different countries, 12 states and 23 Tennessee cities, with 119 boarding and 211 day students. Webb’s admissions team is continuing to enroll students, according to school officials...

Chief Master Sergeant Everett J. Smith III, retired, will be guest speaker during the 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, meeting of Shelbyville-Bedford County Vietnam Veterans Era. CMS Smith served 30-years in the U.S. Air Force. He continues to contribute to the country’s national defense through Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) as a staff associate on the Systems Engineering and Integration Product Team. This is i3’s largest defense contract worth $213 million...

Savannah Odeneal and Cannon Lamb, both of Shelbyville, announce their forthcoming marriage. The couple will exchange vows on March 27 at Edgemont Baptist Church. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Chad and Moranda Odeneal and Anita Farris, all of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Clyde and Vicki Lamb and Randy Farris and Sue Hale, all of Shelbyville...

One of the highlights of my 93-year-old mother’s week is when she receives an inspirational essay from a church lady (hi, Regina!) who maintains a mailing list for Special People. Yes, the world is flooded with anxieties, conflicts and doubts. Many of us NEED someone hitting us over the head with a metaphorical two-by-four on a weekly/daily/hourly basis -- refocusing our thoughts on truisms about perseverance, forgiveness, friendship, self-worth and happiness. ...

Local residents and centenarians Donald Popham and JB Stubblefield were recently honored by Family Staffing Solutions for their valued membership in Bedford County’s Century Club. That honor means these two men have lived well over 100 years to witness everything from World War II to COVID-19. The Family Staffing representatives said they look forward to honoring the centenarians each September...

To the Editor, Now that the Democratic Party Convention and the Republican Party Convention has come and gone the campaigning will begin. Each Presidential candidate will be telling us his vision, and how they intend to lead and govern our great country. Each candidate has a very starkly different vision on where they will lead if elected as our commander-in- chief...

Our agriculture industry is an essential part of our economy, bringing in nearly $75 billion of revenue per year. In particular, Bedford County is one of Tennessee’s top-producing agricultural counties. We need to ensure that our farmers are treated fairly – something that the previous Administrations – both Democrat and Republican – have failed to do. In President Trump, we have a leader willing to stand up for fair and reciprocal trading terms for Americans’ access to agricultural markets...

Tennova Healthcare – Harton’s Women’s Center is participating in Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s free car hangtags program. Included in the discharge package given to families as they and their newborns leave the hospital will be two of these hangtags. The hangtags will serve as a reminder to parents, caretakers, and others to check the backseat before leaving a car or vehicle unattended...

Motlow State Community College has partnered with TCAT-Murfreesboro to create a smooth transfer process for students studying Nursing, Cyber Defense, Business Office, and Mechatronics. Transfer students from TCAT – Murfreesboro to Motlow may also receive credit for prior learning and certifications...

Residents of Narrows Road in Shelbyville have learned first-hand about unintended consequences. Since the County cut the hours of the Tollgate Convenience Center— closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays — Narrows Road residents routinely see freshly dumped trash along their road on Wednesday mornings. Last week, they found a queen size mattress and box spring, ironically just 50 paces from a ‘No Dumping’ sign. One resident said, awhile back, when he was on his way to work he had to stop and move a washing machine out of the roadway. They also have found trash bags strewn along the road, apparently cast aside by someone in a moving vehicle, in a sort of twisted version of Hansel and Gretel. 

Editor’s note: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order on Sept. 1 banning evictions of people who lost work as a result of the pandemic. To benefit, renters must sign a declaration that they don’t make more than US$99,000 a year or $198,000 for those filing a joint return and that they essentially have no options other than homelessness. ...

Editor’s note: This is the story of Nicole B’s experience with renting a home in Shelbyville. She asked that her last name be withheld. When the subject of rental properties and tenants’ rights comes up, Nicole B. becomes agitated because of her experience renting a home in Shelbyville six years ago...

City of Shelbyville purchasing agent, Lori Saddler, accepted the interim job of government manager during Council’s study session Tuesday. Though her interim city manager salary was left open-ended, the long-time employee said her only request is that she be allowed to return to her current office, once the new person is hired...

A strong defensive effort backed by a solid rushing attack by Shelbyville Central proved to be more Page could handle as the Golden Eagles claimed an impressive 29-13 victory in a Region 4 5-A matchup on Friday night at the Eagles Nest. “I’m really proud of these guys and we are coming together as a team. We didn’t play very well in that first game of the season, but we are getting better every week and that’s encouraging,” Shelbyville Central coach Josh Puckett said...

Big time players make big time plays. That's just what East Robertson's Taylor Groves, six-foot-two, a four-star prospect, did on Friday night at the Stable against the Cascade Champions. East (1-2, 1-0) scored two touchdowns on fourth-down passes, Groves scooped and scored a 90-yard fumble return inside of five minutes to dash the Champs' hopes of a comeback and escaped Cascade with a 28-10 Region 4-AA win...