Shelbyville Times-Gazette

Amie Diprima was a middle school language arts teacher in Rome, Georgia with a side business, Amie J & Co, which she ran online beginning 11 years ago. It began when she started making … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 11/29/22

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

11/29/22

The 2022 board of directors of Tennessee’s Backroads Heritage gathered together at the organization’s Fall dinner at the Bell Buckle Banquet Hall. From left are guest speaker Erik Brown, Homeplace Manager for Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Carol Duke, Walt Chism, executive director Dianne Murray, board president Barbara Blanton, Mark McGee, Blossom Merryman and Kay Howard.

Jack Daniel’s Distillery: area tourism magnet

Jack Daniel’s Distillery produces Tennessee whiskey but it also plays a major role in another industry— tourism. Erik Brown, Homeplace manager for Jack Daniel’s, recently … more

By MARK MCGEE - Special to the T-G | 11/26/22

Chabbi’s opens in Wartrace

The Garden is a newly renovated Wartrace building and the home of the bakery Chabbi’s Sweets and Eats. Located on the corner of East Main Street, it’s a cozy, green stucco … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 11/22/22

Bryant Morton and team members with Barking Pig BBQ of Flat Creek are headed to Dallas, Texas this week for the World Food Championship.

Barking Pig BBQ heading to Texas

Barking Pig BBQ is a competition/catering/ concession team located in the community of Flat Creek-southeast of Shelbyville. Made up of firefighters, veterinarians, business professionals … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 11/8/22

Sweet Strings opens in Bell Buckle

There’s a new business in Bell Buckle’s downtown with some sweet guitars and even a few sweet treats. Sweet Strings officially opened its doors on Oct. 1 to music lovers of all kinds. … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 10/11/22

Saturdays are a great day to catch Jon English in the store and chat.

Jon English: the collector

Collecting is in Jon English’s blood and he still makes buying trips around the country and also purchases items brought to his tables at card and memorabilia shows. “In 1985 I … more

By MARK MCGEE - Special to the T-G | 8/27/22

Goodwill's 'Christmas in July' this weekend

Christmas trees, garlands, indoor/outdoor lighting, stockings, Santa hats, festive decor and other yuletide items will be sold at bargain prices during Goodwill’s Christmas in July event on … more

7/14/22

Precision Landscaping: growing with a community

There’s something satisfying about making diamonds in a lawn, according to Lance Paschal of Precision Landscaping. He’s been landscaping and mowing with his family since the … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 6/28/22

Halls Mill Market back in business

When Beth Nicolay opened up the Halls Mill Market, she opened it with the expectation that it would once again become a gathering place for the community. After the market’s grand opening on … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 6/18/22

State Farm Insurance agent Deb Insell stepped into Bobby Newell’s State Farm office on North Main Street in 2003, when he retired after many years of service to this community.

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there

Tuesday, June 7, marked insurance company State Farm’s 100th year of business. Most people are familiar with State Farm’s saying of “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 6/11/22

Ralph Allen is a longtime State Farm agent in Shelbyville with an office on Lane Parkway.

State Farm Insurance turns 100

Walk into local State Farm agent Ralph Allen’s office on Lane Street and you’ll see two signed footballs—one by Eli Manning and one by Payton Manning. They were … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 5/17/22

Paula Williams, left, and Jenifer Moore prepare Easter displays at Flowers for Keeps at813 Union St.

Flowers For Keeps offers fresh, silk flowers and gifts

This Sunday, April 17, marks another Easter Sunday—a holiday that the late Lynne Downs Moore (Winkler) enjoyed. Lynne loved to celebrate all that’s beautiful with others so much … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 4/16/22

Andy and Susan Haynes married young, entered into public jobs then set out in the late 1990s to open a business of their own at their home in Unionville. Twenty-five years later, they’re still together, working to make the company on Unionville-Deason Road the best it can be.

Haynes Service Co.: 25 years of success

Andy and Susan Haynes, owners and operators of Haynes Service Company, LLC, recently celebrated 25 years in business. They said upon the occasion of the silver anniversary that they’re proud to … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 4/9/22

Haynes Service company in Unionville is certainly a family operated business. From left, Luke, Susan, Andy, Emma and Zach Haynes. Andy and Susan started the company 25years ago.

Haynes Service Company: Built by family

Haynes Service Co. is no doubt a family-operated business. The couple’s 3 children are highly involved as part of the operation at this time. Their oldest, Zach, is in charge of new … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 4/9/22

The Waid Family: Matt and Jessica with their four sons Hayden, Henry, Harvey, and Huck

Farm to Fork food truck visits city

Matt and Jessica Waid, along with in-laws Dwayne and Donna Waid, started their food truck, Farm to Fork, last September. And they’ve hit the ground running ever since. The Waids own … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 4/9/22

"Tennessee's smallest chapel" is one of the features of Seven on Main.

Wartrace’s Seven on Main opens

Shelia LeDere, owner of Old Petticoat Trading Co., along with seven vendors, has opened a western-themed bazaar, featuring old country stores, artisan products, and even a small chapel and saloon. more

By ZOE HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 4/5/22

Patrick Curtis stands in front of nostalgic, theatre concession stand with his daughter Eisla, left, and son Emmett.

New Capri Theatre owner Patrick Curtis saving the nostalgia

The Capri Theatre will be yet another project on the Shelbyville Square in the next couple of months under its new ownership. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 4/2/22

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey’s master distiller blender Victoria Eady Butler recently spoke at Motlow College. She advised during Women’s History month that she is truly living her passion.

Uncle Nearest master distiller visits Motlow

Motlow Community College wrapped women’s history month Tuesday by hosting Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey's Master Distiller Blender Victoria Eady Butler. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 4/2/22

Kaylin Jamison won in the category of “best of category—youth single specimen” during the recent Bell Buckle Flower Show. The event was part of the activities of the annual Bell Buckle Daffodil Day.

‘Best of Bedford’ shine at Chamber banquet

The “Best of Bedford” awards were presented last week during Shelbyville Bedford County Chamber of Commerce’s awards banquet at the Fly Cultural Arts Center. more

4/2/22