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The following were charged since Thursday by the Shelbyville Police Department, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol or 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force. They are … more

4/4/23

Representatives from Junior’s House and other local child advocacy resources planted 50 pinwheels to represent abused and neglected children they have served over the past year.

Planting pinwheels for child abuse awareness

Driving down North Cannon Boulevard you may notice a blue and silver pinwheel garden in front of the old Chamber of Commerce building. Every year, Junior’s House Child Advocacy Center … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 4/4/23

Finance committee proposes wheel tax

The Bedford County Financial Committee passed a motion Tuesday that would allow for more funding to go towards putting school resource officers in all schools in the city and county. The motion, … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 4/4/23

Harassment cases reported this week

A woman working on a job site reported a male co-worker “smacked her on her butt,” according to a recent Bedford County Sheriff’s Office report. The woman said this was unwanted … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Community calendar, April 1

Send Community Calendar items to tgnews@t-g.com, notify us on Facebook, call 931-684-1200 or stop by our office, 323 E. Depot St. TODAY Underwater Egg Hunt Shelbyville Parks & … more

4/1/23

TCAT-S launches Correctional Officer Program

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville has instituted the Correctional Officer Program. This was made possible due to legislation from Gov. Bill Lee and the General Assembly in the … more

4/1/23

Kerry Thompson dries the final finish on one of his creations.

Crafting fishing lures

Spring is here. The weather is getting warmer. Anglers are flocking to lakes and rivers. To catch fish, you need good lures. Kerry Thompson, a retired high school teacher and former star athlete … more

By Mark McGee - For the T-G | 4/1/23

Two major Coldwell Banker firms merge

Shelbyville — Two of the largest Coldwell Banker firms in Tennessee have merged their operations. Coldwell Banker Segroves-Neece of Shelbyville has merged its operations with Coldwell Banker … more

4/1/23

Education underfunded: Boutwell

Commissioner John Boutwell, along with Commissioner Greg Vick, gave a report at Tuesday’s Financial Management Committee meeting that the county was under funding the schools by at least $1.9 … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 4/1/23

HunterGirl performes on grand opening night at the Humble Baron.

Crowds cram into the world’s longest bar

Nearest Green Distillery’s newest restaurant and bar, The Humble Baron, held their grand opening this weekend. Crowds lined up as early 4 p.m. Thursday, while U.S. 231 saw long lines of traffic … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/28/23

Rich’s plea deal

Samuel Earl “Sam” Rich agreed to a plea deal of 99 years on Friday for the murder of James William “Will” Warner. Rich was tried by jury and convicted last August to 59 years … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/28/23

This is an example of the 28 kiosks used to designate important aspects of the Tullahoma Campaign. Due to more than 20 years in the elements it is time to replace or refurbish them. Donations are being accepted to help with the project

Tullahoma Campaign preservation underway

Tourists are enthusiastically back on the road after a long lull for Covid. And just like before Covid shut down much of the country Civil War sites are still popular places to visit. Twenty … more

By MARK MCGEE - For the T-G | 3/28/23

Community calendar, March 28

Send Community Calendar items to tgnews@t-g.com, notify us on Facebook, call 931-684-1200 or stop by our office, 323 E. Depot St. APRIL 1 Underwater Egg Hunt Shelbyville Parks & … more

3/28/23

Community calendar

Send Community Calendar items to tgnews@t-g.com, notify us on Facebook, call 931-684-1200 or stop by our office, 323 E. Depot St. TODAY Biloxi Blues Neil Simon’s “Biloxi … more

3/25/23

Several items reported stolen this week

Two end tables were stolen from a Jennifer Circle home between 7-9 a.m. Thursday, March 16, police were told Monday. No signs of forced entry were found. The victim said the home is always … more

DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 3/25/23

Tina Corley, right, accepts a community service award from Shelby DAR Treasurer - and her former French teacher - Maureen Garrett.

DAR chapter talks education

The Shelby Chapter of DAR hosted Bedford County Schools Superintendent Tammy Garrett at their regular monthly meeting. Garrett gave the group an update on the school system as well as any impact … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 3/25/23

County talks juvenile detention, beer sales

The Bedford County Standing Committees met in their regular meetings Tuesday to discuss a variety of topics. The issue of what to do with juvenile detention was a talking point and brought … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 3/25/23

Sgt. Xanthin Luptak and his daughter prepare to enter their new home.

Veteran, family receive new home

An Army veteran from Shelbyville and his family received a mortgage-free home in a ceremony Wednesday. Sgt. Xanthin Luptak received the gift as a donation from U.S. Bank through its Housing … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/25/23

Community calendar, March 21

Send Community Calendar items to tgnews@t-g.com, notify us on Facebook, call 931-684-1200 or stop by our office, 323 E. Depot St. TODAY Humana Seminar A Humana Honor Plan Seminar is … more

3/21/23

Dispute erupts over crossing railroad track

A CSX Railroad worker admitted to a Bedford County deputy he angrily confronted a man at the Cortner Mill Road crossing around sunrise Friday. The train was at a complete stop so an area … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 3/21/23