Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham told Commissioners and the community last night that he does not plan to see re-election in May. A full story will be included in the July 10, 2025, Edition of the T-G. See this link for a video Graham placed online today about his decision. https://www.facebook.com/bedfordcountytngov/videos/1108721061122961 more

The Shelbyville and Bedford County fireworks show will be held at H.V. Griffin Park at 9 p.m. Friday. more

Flowers and vegetables grown by those hoping to make a change. more

The County rolls on into fiscal year 2025-26 with no increase in property tax rates. The property tax rate will remain the same as last year at $2.3252 per $100 assessed property value. more

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Carolyn Buchanan (L), Janet Smith (Middle) recently accepted a $1,000 donation from the City of Shelbyville for Juneteenth 2025. Council member Marilyn Ewing made the presentation. more

The Paws for a Cause run/walk was held last Saturday in Shelbyville. Proceeds support the Middle TN Spay-Neuter Clinic on Union Street. more

Commissioner John Boutwell explained to Bedford County Commission at the end of Tuesday night’s Commission meeting that a request has been made by the City of Shelbyville for some vacant acreage belonging to the library. more

Dutch Brothers Coffee will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday, June 17, with a ribbon cutting, sponsored by the City of Shelbyville. more

Bedford County Emergency Medical Services Director Ted Cox has been named Advocacy Coordinator for Tennessee by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT.) more

Community High School recently announced the hiring of Parker Gunn as the new math teacher and head baseball coach for the upcoming school year. more

Shelbyville Fire Department recently celebrated the retirement of Capt. Rob Rhodes. more

Putting the workbooks together for fiscal year budgets can be daunting at best. While the City is not raising property taxes this year, there are still some sticky areas regarding the next fiscal year's budget. more

Bedford County Highway Department's sign shop has created new county line signs which will be placed on county-maintained roads. more

Bedford County Veterans Council will present a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. on the south side of the public square. more

This week's Times-Gazette is a total package dedicated to the 2025 Graduating Senior classes of Bedford County. A graduation special, made possible by valuable local businesses and organizations, is an insert into Thursday's T-G. The insert is filled with inspirational messages to seniors-those they can take with them into the future. If you're not a subscriber yet, you may pick up a copy of the T-G at the office at 411 Elm Street or from one of our quick pickup locations. Please call 931-684-1200 to subscribe or for more information. more

Life in their neighborhood in the County off 231 North (1 mile past 437 bypass) will not be the same, say three sisters who've lived on their property all their lives. Council voted against their … more

After 36 remarkable years in education, including 24 years in Bedford County Schools (BCS) and 12 years as principal of Community Middle School, Principal Tony Garrette is officially retiring at the end of this school year. With gratitude, the BCS community bids farewell to a leader whose passion and commitment have shaped generations of students and staff. more

Town and Country Garden Club met April 16 at Filo’s in Winchester. President Becky Nichols presented former President Mary Howard a gift of appreciation for her leadership the previous year. more

Corsicana Mattress Company of Shelbyville, Cedar King Road, has filed an official WARN notice with the TN Dept. Labor and Workforce that the company will be permanently closing June 13. About 47 workers will be affected. more