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 …
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By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com
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6/11/22
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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 …
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By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com
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5/17/22
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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 …
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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4/16/22
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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 …
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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4/9/22
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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 …
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By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com
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4/9/22
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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 …
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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4/9/22
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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.
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By ZOE HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com
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4/5/22
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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.
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4/2/22
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Motlow Community College wrapped women’s history month Tuesday by hosting Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey's Master Distiller Blender Victoria Eady Butler.
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By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com
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4/2/22
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The Capri Theatre will be yet another project on the Shelbyville Square in the next couple of months under its new ownership.
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By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com
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4/2/22
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Easter is around the corner and the Ole Grapevine Antiques store is a one stop center for spring table decor, interesting works and forms of art and more. There are other items like hats, baskets and of course, bunnies in all shapes, forms and fashions.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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3/26/22
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Dotdash Meredith's FOOD & WINE named its 2022 Drinks Innovators of the Year, recognizing eight people who are making positive changes in the drinks industry. Among those listed were Fawn Weaver and Victoria Eady Butler of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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3/24/22
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As a busy, single mom of Henry, age 6, Katie Hallum likes the flexibility she has as a merchant/ booth owner at North Main Marketplace (former Carolyn’s dress shop) at 766 N. Main St.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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3/19/22
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Henry Hallum, age 6, said recently, “I like being able to pick out toys that I know other kids will like playing with. I also like selling things with my mama.” Henry is the entrepreneur of Henry’s Fun Play Shop, located at 766 North Main Marketplace.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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3/19/22
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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.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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3/18/22
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When it comes to “financial planning,” Dennis and Andrea Lovvorn have a lot of years of experience to share. Still, they have no immediate plans to retire from ownership of New Covenant Christian Bookstore and perhaps, never will.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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2/26/22
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Often times, people are reluctant to give kitchen items as gifts to friends and family for birthdays and other occasions. Is it personal enough? But a love of cooking can pave the way for many different gifting opportunities.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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2/5/22
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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.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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2/5/22
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LYNCHBURG, TN – The Jack Daniel Distillery and the Nearest Green Distillery celebrate Du Nord Social Spirits as the first graduate of the Business Incubation Program, part of the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative.
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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2/3/22
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Home design features in magazines can be awe-inspiring. Quite often, homeowners wish they could lift the looks right off the pages and transform their own homes into such picture-perfect retreats.
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By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
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1/29/22
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