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Bedford County Animal Control will be hosting a “Clear the Shelter” event on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where all adoption fees will be waived for the day. Partnering … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/20/22

Drug dealer charged with murder

A Shelbyville man has been charged with second-degree murder in the February death of a Bedford County resident, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday. Michael Zambrano Baez, 21, of … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/20/22

This water tank near Cascade Hollow spring is one that the Wartrace utility department hopes to repaint in the upcoming months.

Leaky water pipes disrupting Wartrace

In July, the Wartrace water system lost over 40 percent of their purchased water from Tullahoma due to pipe leaks, according to the utility reports. That’s down from June where they lost closer … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/16/22

Contract on table for new City Manager

During its regular monthly meeting Thursday night, Shelbyville City Council voted 5 to 1 to place a contract on the table with recent applicant Gregory Scott Collins for the open position of City … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/16/22

Commission meets; incumbents replaced

The current Bedford County Commission met for the last time Tuesday night. A slate of newly elected Commissioners will be sworn in later this month.Awards presentedA short presentation was given to … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/13/22

Independents vs Republicans

After the Aug. 4 County General Election, the new Bedford County Commission will be made up of 11 independents and 7 Republicans.Of those 18 commissioners, seven are new to the commission for this … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/13/22

James Lanier stands in front of an American law enforcement flag at his new Shelbyville home.

War, peace, and finally home

A former Shelbyville Central High athlete turned soldier is back home after concluding a long career in law enforcement. James Lanier just moved into a new Shelbyville home after retiring from the … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/13/22

“I’ve never seen it come up this much, this fast,” says Judy McKinney of Clara Drive as she looks over the front yard of the home where she’s lived for approximately 40 years. “I didn’t even have time to get my cars out.”

DELUGE

More than 3 inches of rain fell in a short time over northern Shelbyville on Sunday afternoon, leaving roads flooded and homes surrounded by water deeper than anyone had seen in memory, if … more

8/9/22

Bedford Mayor Chad Graham and family celebrated his win on election night. Graham is shown with his son Daryl and nieces Desiraee Biggs and Derica Pyrdom.

Low turnout in general election

The total number of registered voters in Bedford County is 28,087. But only 4,332 voters turned out for the last general election, according to the post election summary report. There were 1,997 … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/9/22

Back row, from left: Alderman Sonia Miller, Randall Arnold with Ward Construction, Utilities and Public Works Manager Philip Miller, Engineer Robert Stigall, Alderman Allan Tabit, Lorie Fisher from South Central Tennessee Development District, Alderman Joe McCurry. Front row, Commissioner Don Gallagher, Bedford Mayor Chad Graham, Johnny Ward of Ward Construction, and Wartrace Mayor Cindy Drake.

Union Ridge water lines to provide relief soon

The Union Ridge waterline extension project in Wartrace is underway. Contractors, developers, and several local officials met Wednesday to discuss the next steps to take. Many Union Ridge … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/6/22

This is a conceptual drawing for the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology facility. TCAT’s facility will be a part of what is being named, “Bedford County Higher Education Center.” Designs are by Bauer-Askew

New TCAT site unveiled

The design for Shelbyville’s new Tennessee College of Applied Technology facility was approved last July by the State Building Commission. According to TCAT-S President Laura Monks, this … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/6/22

Rich sentenced to 59 years behind bars

“Mr. Rich has exhibited little or no regard for human life,” Senior Trial Judge Thomas J. Wright said during the sentencing hearing of 25-year-old Samuel Earl Rich on Thursday. more

By TERENCE CORRIGAN | 8/6/22

County general election results

August 4 County General and State Primary results more

8/4/22

Kimberly Walden served as flag bearer at the 2021 Wartrace Horse Show.

Wartrace continues history

Saturday, Aug. 6, marks the 116th anniversary of the Wartrace Horse Show. There are over 30 classes this year. The event, sponsored by Civic Enterprises of Wartrace, begins at 6 p.m., at Jernigan … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/4/22

Bella (black and white), who was abandoned, and May (brown and white), get some love from Shelbyville Animal Control officers Mariah Teal, left, and Corey Prater. Both dogs are vaccinated, spayed, microchipped and ready to adopt.

City animal control helps dogs, cats thrive

Want a dog? Shelbyville Animal Care and Control can help. As of last week the facility had 23 dogs available for adoption — an unusually high number, said Shelbyville Animal Control … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/2/22

Early voting is over for the County General Election which is Thursday, Aug. 4. It’s time now to decide which candidate will best serve in their respective district for county government. There are enough signs out now to see who’s on the ballot.

Early voter turnouts lower

According to Bedford County Administrator of Elections Summer Leverette, the early voting turnout for Thursday’s General Election is lower than past August elections. Early voting ended last … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 8/2/22

Backpack giveaway bash

Local schools started back on Monday and several kids had brand new backpacks, thanks to a traditional backpack give-a-way, held Friday at H.V. Griffin Park. It was the 18th annual Back to School … more

By ZOE HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/2/22

Budgets, SROs, early literacy discussed

Bedford County Commission’s Financial Management Committee met Tuesday to review monthly reports as well as adopt an amendment to the budget that implements the new County pay scale model. … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 7/30/22

Soup kitchen adds serving hours

From humble beginnings in the basement at First United Methodist Church on the square to a new donated, building on South Cannon Boulevard, Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen has come a long way. But … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 7/30/22

An architect’s rendering of the Duksan Electera America, Inc. factory to be built in 231 North Industrial Park.

New industry revealed

The state finally revealed the name of the industry, referred to as Project Cardinal, that will go into the 231 North Industrial Park. Officials announced Wednesday that Duksan Electera America, … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 7/30/22