Normandy's aesthetic beauty will be highlighted during the June 1 "Treasured Gardens and Creative Landscapes" tour, sponsored by Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, according to organizer Sara Wood. Tickets for this event are $15 each and can be obtained by calling 580-2090 or emailing lwhulan@gmail.com...

Jessica Osterhaus has been named the 2019 June Dairy Month Chairman for Bedford County. Osterhaus will be honored Thursday at the Tennessee June Dairy Month Kickoff Event at Battle Mountain Farm in College Grove. The event includes recognition from Celeste Blackburn, president of the American Dairy Association of Tennessee...

Twenty years ago this June, when my father's youngest sister Gwendol passed away, I glanced over at Dad during the funeral and thought, "He looks as if he has the weight of the world on his shoulders." If my late father bore such a metaphorical burden from one loss, just think how much more pressure was on Gen. ...

I must confess that I have an earworm playing in my head today. It's the Beach Boys' "Graduation Day." I have participated in a few graduations in my time, both as a graduate and as a proud observer. Right away, let me say "congratulations" to new graduates upon reaching this milestone in your life. ...

In the year 1740 Charles Wesley published an 18-stanza poem that spoke of his strong desire to give praise to God for changing his life. He wrote the poem to commemorate the first anniversary of his renewal of faith in Christ. Many Christian churches have this poem in their hymnbooks today, and it has become a favorite hymn for Christians around the world...

The 49th Annual Spring Fun Show will be held tonight through Saturday inside Calsonic Arena on the Celebration grounds. Showtime is 6 p.m. nightly. This Tennessee Walking Horse show serves as a traditional kickoff for the summer show season, and an early look at some of the horses that will return in August to compete in the Celebration...

In 2017, M.J. Miller of Normandy released “Life Lessons From The Hive,” an inspirational book broken up into short, devotional-like chapters, each one inspired by the experiences of Miller and her friend Suki Brannan in keeping bees. “I was very pleased with the response,” said Miller. “The book has sold very well.”...

Miriam Michele "Micky" Pietkiewicz and Matthew Drake Coker were married March 30 at First United Methodist Church on the square in Shelbyville. The Rev. Lanita Monroe conducted the double-ring evening ceremony before a large company of guests. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Miriam Pietkiewicz of Shelbyville and the granddaughter of the late Helen Dean Pietkiewicz and the late Rev. ...

Andrew and Jessica Robertson of Chapel Hill announce the birth of a son, Isaac Thomas Robertson, April 12 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and is a brother to Kade, 9. Grandparents are Donnie and Debbie Robertson of Shelbyville and Steve and Margie Stallings of Unionville...

Lori Ann Fisher of Shelbyville and Douglas Albert Bradshaw of Hillsboro were married April 26 in Ringgold, Georgia. The Rev. Darci Smith officiated the double-ring afternoon ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fisher of Shelbyville. The groom is the son of Mrs. William Bradshaw of Manchester and the late William Bradshaw...

Samuel and Malinda Oates, seen here at Thompson Grove Missionary Baptist Church, have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. (Submitted photo)

Randy Glover and Wendy Glover of Shelbyville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Breanna Glover of Shelbyville, to Tristan Taylor Solomon of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Clark and Brenda Wright and Joyce Glover, all of Shelbyville, and the late Doug Glover. She will graduate in December from Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing, and is employed by Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville...

David and Kayla Walls of Unionville announce the birth of a daughter, Karly Ann Walls, March 27 in Franklin. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Grandparents are Barbara Brown of Unionville and the late Alvin Brown Jr.; Deborah Walls of Shelbyville and the late William Walls Jr...

Americare Senior Living has earned a 2019 Customer Approved Award from Lincoln, Nebraska–based healthcare-intelligence firm NRC Health. The award recognizes senior-care organizations across the country for creating an outstanding care experience for their residents...

On Saturday, May 25, Gateway Tire & Service Center will offer free oil changes to all veterans, active military, and bereaved partners to honor the sacrifice of all those who have served our country. All customers who provide a military ID at any of Gateway’s retail locations, including the one on North Main Street in Shelbyville, are eligible for an oil change at no cost...

During this weekend’s Spring Fun Show, Miss Jane & Co. in Bell Buckle is featuring horse decor and Billie Nipper prints. (Submitted photo)

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, 1020 N Main St., Suite K, held a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, with owner Brad Jones holding the ceremonial scissors. The 1950s-themed chain restaurant offers full table service, hand-made hamburgers, cheesesteaks, frozen custard and other treats, and also has an outdoor seating area for use in good weather. Childrens’ meals are delivered in a box shaped like a 1950s-era convertible, and 1950s music plays on the sound system. A smartphone app allows regular visitors to earn points which can be exchanged for free food or logo merchandise. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

Big G Express honored mechanic William Jones and over-the-road driver Michael Slaven on the occasion of their 10-year anniversaries with the company. (Submitted photos)

Acceptance Insurance, located at 1020 North Main St., held a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on Friday. Mindy Mitchell held the ceremonial scissors with Allen Pitner, Chamber of Commerce CEO presented the first dollar of clear profit plaque. (Submitted photo)

Bedford County Board of Education held an appreciation reception Tuesday night at Harris Middle School for 22 retiring employees who have a total 469 years of combined service benefitting local students. Jan Hall, system instructional coach, topped service times with 44 years. Connie Boutwell, federal programs supervisor, followed close with 43...

Ruth Smith of Shelbyville, a projected member of The Webb School's class of 2021, was selected to receive the third Johnson-Fort Memorial Travel Scholarship from a fund endowed by John F. "Jeff" Whorley, a member of the class of 1979. In naming the award, Whorley chose to honor two of his teachers, Alsey Johnson and Joyce Fort, whose impact inspired him...

Jessica Osterhaus has been named the 2019 June Dairy Month Chairman for Bedford County. Osterhaus will be honored Thursday at the Tennessee June Dairy Month Kickoff Event at Battle Mountain Farm in College Grove. The event includes recognition from Celeste Blackburn, president of the American Dairy Association of Tennessee...

Each year Cascade Middle School’s eighth grade students participate in a self-selected inquiry project. These projects are displayed at the school’s Research Fair. The top scorer’s move on to compete in the regional science fair. The following Cascade Middle School and Cascade High School students participated in the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair at Belmont University. From left: Blake Olive, Cole West, Isaiah Smith, Audrey Perry, and Mikey Lucich. Olive placed third in eighth grade and Perry placed third in high school Engineering.

As Learning Way Elementary students pick up their final report cards today, most are probably thinking of fun stuff, rather than the construction about to begin at their school. Bedford County Board of Education members talked about it and shouldered the concern at the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at Harris Middle School. Over $1 million in school funds, already placed in a restricted account, will need to be spent to complete this new project...

A grand celebration was held at Cascade Elementary last week when it was announced that students read over 36,000 books this school year through the Accelerated Reading program. Amidst the confetti, signs read: “Readers are Leaders!” This is the newest slogan for the reading program...

Readers of all ages will explore all things space this summer as Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library presents “A Universe of Stories” during its summer reading program. Activities will include a trip to Mars, meeting a Solar System Ambassador, hands-on activities, space-related crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, and more...