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The Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership and the Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce have merged. Signing the merger papers are, seated, Partnership chair David Coffey and Chamber chair Elisabeth Thompson. Standing, left, is Partnership CEO-President Shane Hooper and Yolanda Flick, Chamber CEO.

SHELBYVILLE - The Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership and the Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce have joined in a collaborative relationship, a move approved by the boards of both … more

7/18/23

Coldwell Banker averages 20% higher sales price nationwide

Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, located in Shelbyville, has just announced that the Coldwell Banker brand has an average sales price that is 20% higher than the national average of the National … more

6/30/23

Habitat thrift store closing

Citing a number of factors, Bedford Builds Habitat for Humanity has sold its thrift store location on East Depot Street. The store would have been at its present location, the old Clifford … more

By MARK MCGEE | 6/24/23

Coldwell Banker’s Global Luxury Program comes to Shelbyville

Coldwell Banker Southern Realty is bringing the world-renowned Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program to Shelbyville and Bedford County. Coldwell Banker sells more million-dollar-plus homes than any … more

6/17/23

Coldwell Banker advances funds to fix up properties

Many people could sell their home or rental property for more money if it was fixed up and made to look better. Sometimes this might mean painting, flooring, outdoor cleanup and fixup, smaller … more

6/3/23

From left, Lynn and Henry Hulan with David H. Baker, Executive Director and General Counsel of WIMA.

Musgrave Pencil’s Henry Hulan receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Shelbyville – The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) awarded Henry Hulan, a long-standing leader at Musgrave Pencil Company, a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his … more

5/27/23

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital earns ‘A’ safety grade

Shelbyville – Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBH) was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in … more

5/20/23

From left, Susie Emery, Maleah Claxton, and Bonne Belden. Claxton’s Shelter Insurance office will be moving to 1302 North Main Street in Shelbyville.

Belden added to Shelter Insurance team

Bonne Belden is the newest face of Maleah Claxton’s Shelter Insurance Branch. She said she’s looking forward to helping the business grow and working alongside Claxton and the office … more

5/9/23

From left, co-owners, Tim Falcone, Gabe Bulger, and Greg Bulger.

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

If you’re looking for the right gift that has a bit of — let’s say — pizazz to it, then Random Goods General Store on Union Street has you covered. They have just about … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 5/6/23

Representatives from the 16 non-profits received funds from First Community Bank.

FCB celebrates 35 years

First Community Bank hosted their 35th Anniversary Celebration on April 20 at Kings Old Central High School. To commemorate the celebration, they focused on supporting 16 local non-profits. These … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 4/25/23

CHALLENGE DONATION

The Shelbyville Soup Kitchen received a $1,000 donation from Vulcan Materials Company’s Shelbyville unit for their Environmental Challenge Donation. Vulcan’s relationship with the soup … more

4/15/23

Vanderbilt Health opens plastic surgery clinic in Bedford

Shelbyville – Vanderbilt Health has opened a new plastic surgery clinic in Bedford County for residents needing reconstructive or general cosmetic plastic surgery closer to home. Located … more

4/11/23

Rich Cosner enters Shelbyville real estate market

Rich Cosner is one of the better-known real estate brokers in the nation today. His almost 40- year career in the real estate business has given him many friends and followers in the … more

4/8/23

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

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

Tracey Strassner (pictured) and Jennifer Meyer opened Sunchaser Market four years ago.

Supporting and serving Flat Creek

Tracey Strassner, along with business partner Jennifer Meyer, opened up Flat Creek’s Sunchaser Market, 2301 TN 82 South, four years ago with the intention to “serve food, fun, and our … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 3/18/23

Lori Liggin NP at Vanderbilt Integrated Primary Care Unionville: from left to right, Chloe Griffy, Ashley Franklin, Lori Liggin, Kristy Bugg and Stephanie Reed.

Four Bedford health care providers receive nationally ranked award

SHELBYVILLE – Vanderbilt University Medical Center has recognized four of its health care providers and three of its facilities in and around Bedford County for earning top scores in patient … more

3/18/23

Cutting Edge Optical opens

Nick Ellis said he’s been an optician for about 20 years, while Sandy Lupo has been one for 14 years. Both Ellis and Lupo worked at the Walmart Eye Center in Shelbyville … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 2/25/23 | 2 comments

EarthBar opens

Ruslan Kushnir decided to get his life together three years ago. It involved not only finding God’s will for his life but also beginning a healthy lifestyle. He recently opened … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 1/7/23

Hooper, Graham talk industrial recruitment

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 … more

By ZOË WATKINS ~ zwatkins@t-g.com | 12/24/22