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Capt. Robert Arnold, left, visited with Marty Gordon at the American Mules and Bluegrass Festival, which was held recently at the Calsonic Arena.

Capt. Robert Arnold, a 90-year-old veteran who has seen the world from the Persian Gulf to the North Pole, recently visited Shelbyville for the first time during the American Mule Festival, held at … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 11/12/22

Bryant Morton and team members with Barking Pig BBQ of Flat Creek are headed to Dallas, Texas this week for the World Food Championship.

Barking Pig BBQ heading to Texas

Barking Pig BBQ is a competition/catering/ concession team located in the community of Flat Creek-southeast of Shelbyville. Made up of firefighters, veterinarians, business professionals … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 11/8/22

Zayden is pictured with Wartrace firemen, from left, Ike Eichelberger, fire chief Mike De Jesus and volunteers Duane Drake.

A surprise for Zayden

Zayden is a normal, energetic and giggly 5-year-old who dresses up like Batman and wants to be a fireman. But the Wartrace boy has a slight difference: he’s missing his right hand, … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 11/5/22

The Maddox Farm is nestled in the rolling hills of Bell Buckle. Autumn leaves frame the 1853 house like a painting. The Antebellum home is believed to have served as a hospital during the Civil War.

Living the simple life with the Maddox Family

Nestled in the hills of Bell Buckle, the Maddox Family found their home in an 1853 antebellum house and a farm of 35 acres. They have goats, chickens, bees, and a huge garden. And Eric … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 10/29/22

A liver for a life

Brian Riddle of Shelbyville is a walking miracle. In May 2021, the normally upbeat, outspoken, insurance agent walked into work feeling more fatigued than usual. His co-worker noticed. … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 10/22/22

Steve Hopper, of Wheel, was selling knives and demonstrating them by peeling vegetables Saturday at the annual Bell Buckle-Webb School Arts & Crafts Fair.

Craft fans descend on Bell Buckle

It’s a mid-October tradition in Bell Buckle: Thousands crowd the streets for the Bell Buckle Arts and Crafts Fair, sparked by the fair-within-a-fair Webb School Arts and Crafts Fair. Saturday … more

10/18/22

Students from Cascade High School and The Webb School were among attendees at Friends of Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library’s annual luncheon Tuesday.

Friends of Library celebrates milestone

Minnie Pearl was the first guest speaker of the Friends of Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library (SBCPL) luncheon on Oct. 6, 1987. Thirty-five years later, the community is still gathering and … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 10/15/22

Daphne enjoys her view from her Halls Mill home.

Talkin’ Halls Mill with Daphne Paschal Motes

For many of its residents, Halls Mill runs from the intersection of Highway 41A to the intersection of Highway 270 and everything in between that branches off. There’s the Triangle … more

By ZOË HAGGARD | 10/8/22

Don Goodman, right, pictured with J.B. Stubblefield’s children, Perry Stubblefield and Pam Ledford.

Don Goodman talks 'Mama’s Bible'

Often, a song can capture a life better than a long story. Local songwriter Don Goodman knows this well. He helped to write the song “Mama’s Bible,” about local World War … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 10/1/22

Community HS homecoming court announced

The homecoming ceremony at Community High School is planned for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. The game will be CHS vs. Huntland, which begins at 7 p.m. Nominations for king and queen from the senior class are: … more

9/26/22

Veteran J.B. Stubblefield, who was nearly 104 years old, loved mules. American Mule and Bluegrass Festival / Freedom Sings USA will be honoring and celebrating his life and that of other veterans with a 2-day wagon train. The goal is to have 104 wagons that represent very year of Mr. Stubblefield’s life

The mules are coming, Sept. 27-Oct. 2

Freedom Sings USA, a 501(c) (3) non-profit based in Chattanooga, will benefit from this year’s American Mule & Bluegrass Festival, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 2 at Calsonic … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 9/24/22

Debbie Adams will be at New Covenant Christian Bookstore at 800 North Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m., to sign her first book, “Unlocking The Code To Bliss: A Southern Belle’s Secret.” The book is part autobiography, scriptural and includes many health suggestions that the author has found useful in her own life

Family library trips inspire area author

Debbie Adams said recently that her greatest childhood memories is that of her endless adventures to the public library with her father. She is certain perusing those dusty books years … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 9/20/22

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