Boris Zecevic said he’s had quite a change of pace since becoming HomeWell Care Services Chief Executive Officer last March.   But there’s one aspect that continues … more

The story of Cedar Recovery begins in 2015 with Joe Bond, who found the need to provide substance abuse help after some of his family members struggled with addiction.   There are now … more

Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the new Enchanted Bridal Boutique, 2345 Highway 231 North.   more

The MooVille Cookies & Cream food truck with its bovine-inspired exterior isn’t hard to spot driving into town. more

First Community Bank held its second "Reality Check" on Feb. 25. Attending were sophomores who are currently enrolled in Personal Finance classes at Cascade, Community and Shelbyville Central high schools. Before the students arrived, they were given an annual income and family scenario at random. The incomes ranged from $15,000 to $125,000 per year. Some students had children while others may have been single or own a pet... more

Shelter Insurance agent Maleah Claxton has been awarded the company’s Triple Crown Award, which is only given To agents meeting all qualifications for every campaign in one year. Claxton, seen here, left, with Susie Emery, was one of only four agents out of 27 in Tennessee to receive the honor. Maleah Claxton Shelter Insurance is located at 1301 N Main St. and can be reached at 931-680-0064. more

At age 17, Abel Alejandro Castellón learned pastry-making while working as a dish washer in an upscale restaurant in Newport Beach, California. Some 30-plus years later, he still kneads dough, but now to make such sweet treats as cinnamon rolls in his own kitchen at Daisy's Bakery & Café, 505 Madison St... more

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter has announced the addition of Lauren Christman D.O. to its Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. Christman is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist skilled in many areas including robotic surgery, general & high risk obstetrics & gynecology, abnormal cervical cytology, minimally invasive surgery, contraception & preventative care, infertility, menopause management, pelvic health, and endometriosis management. ... more

Ascend Federal Credit Union today announced it has donated $10,000 to the Tennessee Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) toward LLS's Children's Initiative, a ground-breaking global program supporting critical childhood care and cancer research. ... more

To commemorate its 55th anniversary, Delta Dental of Tennessee has announced a new grant program to replace existing water fountains at 55 elementary schools across the state with Elkay bottle-filling stations. Providing access to drinking water throughout the school day gives students a healthy alternative to sugary beverages like soda and sports or juice drinks. ... more

American Whiskey had its biggest award night Feb. 11 at the World Whiskies Awards in New York. Some of the industry's brightest stars packed the Flatiron Room in Manhattan as awards were handed out in categories from Best Rye to Best Blended Malt, and everything in between. ... more

Simplicity, 6 Railroad Square in Bell Buckle, held a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. The store offers home decore, vintage and antique items, as well as specialty food items. more

Jon G. English of Commercial Industrial Construction (CIC) Inc. of Nashville was recently presented with a Brighten Your Corner award from Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce for Tthe company’s renovations on the public square business district at 111 and 113 East Holland Street. English owns the building occupied by Nail Suite. From left, Andrea Sublett and Linda Nichols of First Community Bank, which sponsors the award; English; Sara Wood, Chamber beautification chair; and Nancy Ayers, Chamber program chair. more

Todd Bobo and Lisa Turner have been elected to serve on the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration board. Both are second-generation board members. The election took place Jan. 28 at the annual meeting of Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Association... more

Duck River Electric Membership Corporation will hold six free home energy workshops for its members next month. The workshops, which will be held at various locations across the multi-county DREMC service area, are designed to teach attendees ways to lower electric bills with proper attic insulation and air sealing as well as other helpful tips to create a more efficient and comfortable home... more

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is now an official third-party testing center for individuals seeking to obtain a Commercial Driver's License for both class A and B. Jeff Carroll, instructor for the truck driving program, will administer the test by appointment only. ... more

Motlow State Community College's business programs were recently reaffirmed accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The accreditation verifies the programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement... more

Newton Chevrolet Buick GMC has been awarded a 2020 DealerRater Dealer of the Year Award, which recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada who deliver outstanding customer service, based on consumer reviews written on DealerRater.com. "Car buyers have spoken and have identified Newton Chevrolet Buick GMC as the best Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC dealer to do business with in Tennessee," said DealerRater General Manager Jamie Oldershaw. ... more

Clements Dental and H.B. Cowan Insurance were given "Brighten Your Corner" awards by the Chamber of Commerce for renovations to the building they share on North Brittain Street. more

Jorge De Villa is the owner of both La Hacienda and Casa Mexicana restaurants in Shelbyville. He opened La Hacienda six years ago and purchased Casa Mexicana two years ago, having worked his way up in the restaurant business from kitchen and server positions. De Villa has worked to improve service and customer experience at Casa Mexicana, 1015 Madison St., since taking it over in 2018, and has added a lunch buffet. He said he’s striving for a comfortable atmosphere that’s welcoming for the whole family. De Villa says his own favorite menu item is the nachos paisa. more