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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trott sawmill closes after 39-year run

Sam and Jennifer Trott watched Tuesday as the pieces of their sawmill — an operation which has sustained their family’s livelihood for 39 years — were loaded onto a truck and hauled down Card Road for the last time. They’re sharing, though, more sighs of relief than tears. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 3/18/22

Fay Womble opens “The Cupboard”

Standing next to a gingham cook’s apron, Fay Womble says it reminds her of her mother, the late Mary Clift. While maybe a lot of women don’t wear them anymore, she stocked one in her new store. In fact, much of this North Main Marketplace vendor’s wares remind her of her mother. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 2/5/22

Keith Weaver, co-founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, was guest speaker at Thursday’s Chamber Luncheon.

Weaver talks investing, management

At the 74th Annual Chamber Luncheon, guest speaker Keith Weaver, co-founder and board member of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, talked about updates on their “fastest growing” independent spirit company. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 1/22/22