TODAY

May Marathon Month

Need some inspiration to keep you moving?  Join the UT/TSU Extension May Marathon Month!  After registering, you will have the entire month of May to walk a half marathon (13 miles) or a full marathon (26 miles) a few miles at a time. Simply keep track of your miles walked for exercise and report at the end of May.  There will be awards for completing the half or full marathon.  Along the way you’ll receive helpful newsletters, inspiring motivations and finish knowing that you have done something good for yourself and your health!  For a registration form and more information go to bedford.tennessee.edu under family programs or stop by the Extension Office (2105 Midland Road) for an enrollment form. For questions, call Whitney Danhof at the Extension Office at 684-5971.

THURSDAY

Lynchburg Jamboree

The Lynchburg Jamboree is every Thursday night from 5 to 8 p.m. at 207 Main St. Enjoy classic country music with friends and family. The event is free and open to everyone.

SCHRA meeting

The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board and Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the SCHRA Central Office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville. The Purpose of the Special Called Meeting is to approve hiring the new Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director and approving budgetary items.

Get to Know Bedford

The Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library is starting a series “Get to Know Bedford.” The discussions will give locals a chance to learn about different local organizations that work with the community. These events will be free and open to all ages. The first discussion will be on Thursday, May 4 at 5 p.m. and will focus on local history resources, and will feature speakers from the Gilliland Historical Resource Center and Bedford County Archives.

FRIDAY

Sobriety checkpoint

There will be a Tennessee Highway Patrol sobriety checkpoint at 9 p.m. on S.R. 64 (Wartrace Pike), six miles east of Mile Marker 15. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment and take corrective actions for other violations observed.

MAY 6

Paws for a Cause

The Middle TN Spay and Neuter Clinic will be hosting a Paws for a Cause 5k run and 1 mile run on May 6 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Calsonic Arena Pavilion Registration will be from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Or you can pre-register at www.reg2run.com. This is a dog-friendly event; spectators are welcome (bring your own chair). Kids 10 and under are free with adult registration.

Indoor yard sale

The Fly Arts Center will be having an indoor craft, vendor, and yard sale on Saturday, May 6, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 204 S. Main Street. You may rent a spot (8x10 area with 6’ table included) for $25 or $45 for two spots. Reserve your spot by texting 931-212-0366 or emailing sframe.fly@gmail.com.

Flat Creek Community Center

In light of the unbelievable and tragic loss of Gary and Lori Peels in an automobile accident, the community center has decided to postpone the annual spring fundraiser scheduled for May 6. Instead, they will gather for a potluck meal at 6 p.m. on the evening of the 6th.  After the meal, they are going to host a gospel sing-along in remembrance of Gary and Lori.  They will have song sheets there for everybody.  Please keep Gary's and Lori's families in your prayers.

MAY 7

Decoration Day

Decoration Day service at New Bethel Cemetery will be Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m.  Bro. Jimmy Gray will be the guest speaker. Decoration services will also be conducted at the Pressgrove Cemetery on May 7 at 2 p.m. Bobby Lynch will be the speaker. Donations may be mailed to Buddy Wortham; 293 Smith Road, Bell Buckle, TN 37020; or given to Eddie Wayne Sanders, Charles Jones or Ron Adcock. Decoration Day at the Frame Cemetery (which is located in the Hurdlow Community of Moore County) will be held on Sunday, May 7.  A covered dish lunch will be served at 1 p.m. followed by Memorial Services and a business meeting.

Laity Club

The Bedford County Laity Club is to meet Sunday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Church. Meal to be furnished.

MAY 8

Arts Council Potluck

The Fly Arts Center will host their next Potluck and Presentation on May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville. Guest speaker will be Maggi Vaughn, Tennessee Poet Laureate, who will be doing readings from her works. Visitors are encouraged to bring a dish and a friend.

Bedford GOP

The Bedford County Republican Party will be on Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Microtel conference room, 1207 North Main St. Guest speaker will be Mike Ruess from the Veteran’s Service Office. The public is encouraged to attend.

MAY 9

Commodity distribution

There will be a Commodity Food Distribution for Bedford County residents only on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Bedford County Agriculture Center. The distribution will be drive-through. For questions, call 931-685-9962.

Special Olympics Area 13 Spring Games

Spring Games for Area 13 Special Olympics will occur Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Wilkins Stadium behind Tullahoma High School, 927 North Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN.  The rainout date will be Tuesday, May 16. The Spring Games will offer Bocce, softball throw, jump events, and track events. This event is open to Special Olympics athletes of ages 8 years and up.  There is no upper age limit.

MAY 12

Rosenwald coffee

The Rosenwald Recreation and Community Center, 516 Tillman St., will host a coffee in May 12 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The presenter will be licensed financial coach Shermiea Hunt who will give a brief and informative presentation.

MAY 13

Decoration Day

Old Mt. Hermon Cemetery will host its Decoration Day on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m.  to 2 p.m., weather permitting. The cemetery caretaker will be at the cemetery to meet visitors and take donations.  If unable to visit, please send donations to: Friends of Old Mt Hermon Cemetery, P.O. Box 831, Shelbyville, TN  37162.

Decoration services will be held at the Mt. Hermon Cemetery on Saturday, May 13, at 2 p.m. Donations may be given at the cemetery or mailed to Mt. Hermon Cemetery Association, c/o Linda Jacobs, 1199 Bugscuffle Road, Wartrace, TN 37183. 

Car show

The Celebration City Region Car Club will be hosting a car show Saturday, May 13, at the Celebration horse show pavilion. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and judging will begin at 12 noon. Trophies will be presented at 3 p.m.

Bedford Warriors Course

The Bedford Warriors for Charity will host their first-ever obstacle course challenge on Saturday, May 1, at 9 a.m. at the Bedford County Agriculture Center. Prize money will be donated to a Bedford County charity for the top three women’s and top three men’s finishers. For more information contact Amanda Arnold at 931-206-0574 or Ron Orr at 615-598-8617. Food trucks, vendors, and kids’ area will also be available.

Fish fry

The First Choice Annual Fish Fry fundraiser will be Saturday, May 13, at Walnut Ridge Farm, 1198 Whiteside Hill Rd. in Wartrace. Food will be served from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat free at the event. Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com or by calling First Choice Pregnancy Center at 931-680-0066. Tickets will also be $20 at the door. Curbside pick-up available. Call by noon May 12 to schedule pickup if purchasing more than five meals.

MAY 19

Gilliland Fish Fry

The Gilliland Historical Research Center, 803 Lipscomb Street, will be hosting their annual Fish Fry and Bake Sale on Friday, May 19, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tours will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ONGOING

Meals on Wheels

Shelbyville Senior Citizens Center is in need of Meals on Wheels volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound of Shelbyville. For more information, call 684-0019 and ask for Amy Wilson.

Soup kitchen

Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen serves meals from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 336 S. Cannon Blvd. (corner of South Cannon Boulevard and Pickle Street). Donations may be made to Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 2259, Shelbyville, TN 37162, and are tax deductible under its 501c3 non-profit designation.

Boxed non-perishables are available. Takeouts are no longer distributed.

Head Start

Bedford County Head Start Centers are currently taking applications. For more information or to complete an application contact any Head Start Center. Phone numbers are: Wartrace 931-389-6406, Harris Head Start 931-773-0033, North Side Head Start Center 931-773-0141, and Bedford Early Head Start 931-685-0876. Head Start is a free child development program for children 6 weeks to 3 years and their families. Early Head Start enrolls pregnant women for monthly prenatal educational visits.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery meets each Monday at 6 p.m. at International House of Prayer, 865 Union St. Attendees do not have to be a church member. For more information call Doug, 931-703-3159.