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With 2023 just around the corner, Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership CEO Shane Hooper and Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham reflected on the county’s industrial climate …
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By ZOË WATKINS ~ zwatkins@t-g.com
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12/24/22
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As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to predict an airline pilot shortage for the next 20 years, colleges like Motlow State Community College are working to develop a ready …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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12/17/22
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The traffic signal near River Ranch Estates on Highway 41A North is back. Traffic is down to one lane until the Tennessee Department of Transportation can repair the culvert and slope at the bridge …
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12/17/22
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Costly but unavoidable repairs of Shelbyville’s downtown flood control system are becoming a must, City Council members were told at a study session Tuesday.
Consulting engineer Will Owen …
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A Wartrace man is dead today after an all-night standoff outside a Knob Creek Road home.
The body of Rhett “Boo” Brewer, 32, was found when law enforcement entered the home he shared …
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By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com
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12/13/22
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The Shelbyville mayor’s gavel was turned over to Randy Carroll on Thursday night as those elected to Shelbyville City Council in November began their terms.
Carroll, new Ward 6 council …
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By DAVID MELSON - dmelson @t-g.com
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12/13/22
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The Shelbyville Central High School class reunion of 1967 presented a check donation to the Rosenwald Community Center to help the nonprofit continue improvements to the building, located at 516 …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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12/13/22
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An armed robber held a rural Bedford County convenience store clerk at knifepoint Friday night while demanding his sister, also a clerk, turn over the money in the cash register, authorities …
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By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com
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12/13/22
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According to Kelly Waller, the Bedford County Listening Project started advocating during the pandemic to help people pay their utility bills. This came as Shelbyville Power, Water, and Sewerage …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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12/10/22
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Normandy received $239,543 from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) earlier this week. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced the grant will fund a …
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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12/10/22
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A disabled vehicle partially on the tracks at the Bell Buckle railroad crossing was struck and destroyed by a passing CSX train Monday night.
No one was in the Volkswagen GTI at the time. But some …
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By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com
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12/10/22
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Bedford County Board of Education met Thursday night to discuss updates on the design phase of the new Cartwright Elementary School. The new school will be located off Fairfield Pike and North Main …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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12/6/22
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The band Chicago had a lot of major hits in the 1960s and 1970s - music which would inspire young people like David Beavers of Shelbyville to pick up a brass instrument and play keyboard. It also …
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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12/3/22
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The Bedford County Planning Commission met in a study session Monday night to discuss possibly putting a six-month moratorium on all subdivisions and planned unit development applications.
This …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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12/3/22
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The loss of a grandson to drug use is driving a Shelbyville woman to help others avoid the same fate.
Bonnie Cady has started Drug Rescue, a non-profit agency, in memory of Bill Hallum, who …
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By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com
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12/3/22
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Tuesday’s Financial Committee meeting discussed Bedford County’s rising student population and possible solutions for new school funding.
Commissioners Greg Vick and John …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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11/29/22
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The Nearest Green Distillery hosted their Winter Wonderland and Christmas Treet Lighting Ceremony Friday evening, which included a VIP Happy Hour at the “world’s longest bar,” the …
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11/29/22
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State Rep. Pat Marsh (R-Shelbyville) was unanimously elected by his peers to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore for the 113th Tennessee General Assembly.
As Speaker Pro Tempore, Marsh conducts all …
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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11/29/22
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What kid doesn’t love a firefighter? So, the most logical group of folks to have a Christmas toy — the guys over at the local fire station.
Sign up days for the Shelbyville Fire …
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11/26/22
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Bedford County standing committees discussed what appeared to be some difficult rezoning requests on Tuesday. Also discussed were possible plans to demolish the juvenile services center located near …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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11/26/22
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