Shelbyville Times-Gazette

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

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

The First Community Mortgage team has earned the Torch Award for Ethics from the Better Business Bureau and BBB Integrity Foundation.

FCM earns highest BBB honor ‘Torch Award' presented

First Community Mortgage has been named the winner of Better Business Bureau’s (middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky) highest honor: The Torch Awards for Ethics. more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 1/18/22

Keith Johnson has sold Royal Ribbons and Awards to L & M Awards. Heather Beard, L & M owner, recently made the announcement.

L & M purchases Royal Ribbons & Awards

As she fills a customer’s box full of multi-colored ribbons, Heather Beard admits there’s never a dull moment within the trophy and awards business. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 1/15/22

Eric Sewell and Dani Beck say they’re living a dream as new owners of The Bellamy Café on Main Street in Wartrace. The cafe’s name came to Sewell last year. The root word of “Bellamy” means “friend.” He says that stuck and certainly fits the atmosphere of their venue.

The Bellamy Café opens in Wartrace

Eric Sewell and Dani Beck are owners and the only employees at The Bellamy Café in Wartrace. Their July opening held little fanfare. You see, neither have prior experience in food industry, but are committed to building a dream. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 1/8/22

Charles and Rhonda Williams, owners of Doddy Creek Farms, pose on the front porch of their home with their dog Doddy.

Raising the ‘best beef’ at Doddy Creek Farms

NORMANDY — Charles Williams worked for 40 years in the petroleum industry and after retiring in 2015 he took up cattle ranching in Middle Tennessee. Williams’ goal in his second career: “We want you to have the best beef money can buy,” he said. more

By TERENCE CORRIGAN - Special to the T-G | 1/5/22

Ray Ray’s Smokehouse truck, established in 2020, can be seen at most local events, including Bell Buckle Craft Fair and at many fundraising events. See the food truck’s Facebook (Ray Ray’s Smokehouse, Shelbyville, TN) page for location and time details. Some of the good things on the menu: nachos, plates with meat and two or three vegetables, sandwiches and seasonal desserts. Call 931-619-2867 for more information.

Ray Ray’s Smokehouse starts new year

Ray Ray’s Smokehouse was among several local barbecue teams helping out local fireman Aldo Gonzalez through a recent Christmas Eve fundraiser. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 12/31/21

Linda Fisher of Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (CTRC) recently presented Community Clinic staff with a certificate of appreciation for their work with participants in the pre-employment program. From left, Fisher; Marlene Maldonado, assistant medical receptionist; Nicole Campbell, PA; Janice Brandon, RN; Fredia Lusk, executive director; Judy Cochrane, RN and volunteer nurse since the clinic’s inception in 2003; Pat Simmons, medical receptionist; Monica Rodriguez, Spanish translator; Brenda C. Hodge, RN, assistant clinic nurse.

Businesses honored for CTRC support

Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Centers (CTRC) is transforming its services to be community based and provide a larger variety of services for both internal and external customers. more

12/31/21

It's 'whisky' not whiskey

The Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. is almost hidden in Cascade Hollow on highway 269 just outside Normandy in Tullahoma. more

12/30/21

Success is no accident, Dickie Gardner often says. He and assistant trainer Victoria Kalosis recently accepted the award for “Trainer” and “Assistant Trainer” of the Year. They’re shown here at DGS with competitor “Jack.”

Dickie Gardner Stables earns top WHTA honors

Owner, exhibitor and trainer Gardner and assistant, Victoria Kalosis, were doubly blessed with Dickie being named Walking Horse Trainers’ Association’s “Trainer of the Year” and Victoria as “Assistant Trainer of the Year.” more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 12/28/21

Farm Bureau honored with president award

During the 100th annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Bedford County Farm Bureau was recognized for its accomplishments and success from the past year. more

12/28/21

Sheila LeDere holds a picture of the country group, The Judds, at a set in Arizona where she helped to create their wardrobe.

Shining with country stars to boutiques

“First of all, I have no fear. I’m a visionary, if I might say so,” LeDere said. “Don’t be afraid to be passionate because fear kills creativity.” more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 12/21/21

Rock House Deli owners, from left, are: Brenda Wheeler, Marie Pope and Anita Wade.

Bologna sandwich, hold the peanut butter

Growing up, sisters Anita Wade and Marie Pope knew two types of sandwiches: ham and bologna. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 12/18/21

Russ Faxon greets a guest in his studio—one framed by machetes of his “tree people” bronze statues

Art in conversation

Russ Faxon and Catrin Westh have fun together―even if they’re just going to the junkyard or to the hardware store. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 12/16/21

Arosa acquires Family Staffing Solutions

FSS was purchased by Arosa Care in June and has since relocated to 768 North Main St., at Merchant’s Walk. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 12/16/21

Spectrum representatives presented on Thursday a $30,000 check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee (of which $6,000 will go to the Shelbyville Club.) The grant funding will facilitate the Clubs’ digital connect program state-wide. The five clubs will be able to purchase new technology and equipment for digital arts and STEM activities, financial literacy classes, and college and career research. From left, Pat Mathis, Shelbyville Police Department; Lisa Marchi, Boys and Girls Club; County Commissioner Vick; Angie Sloan and Zach Bates, Spectrum; Keith Churn, local club director and Sheryl Chesnutt, chief executive officer of Boys and Girls Club; T. Ryan Hughes, Tennessee Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Inc.; and Brian Crews, Shelbyville Police Department and Bedford County Board of Education

Spectrum joins hands with Boys & Girls Clubs

Nashville, Tenn.–Spectrum announced Thursday that the Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee has received a $30,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for their Digital Connect Program. more

T-G Staff Report | 12/14/21

Capturing the county from above

Recent attenders of the Shelbyville Christmas Parade may have noticed some drone presence. Times-Gazette readers may also notice some drone photography in the recent Bedford Life. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 12/11/21

Sisters Anita Wade, left, and Marie Pope opened Seasons Bed and Breakfast in 2015.

Breakfast served at 8:30

“To everything there is a season . . . .” Ecclesiastes 3:1. The above scripture is the favorite of business partners and sisters Anita Wade and Marie Pope. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 12/9/21

Patients give Vanderbilt clinics high scores

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has recognized three of its healthcare providers and two of its facilities in and around Shelbyville for extremely high patient satisfaction. more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 12/7/21

Dixie Warrick, left, and her sister-in-law Stephanie Wilson. Together they run Dixie Doodle Candles and Décor, which opened up in Unionville in mid-September.

Dixie Doodle shop smells like home

Dixie Warrick, owner of Dixie Doodle Candles and Décor in Unionville, is the epitome of why “shopping small” is gaining popularity. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 12/4/21

Several signs can be seen in the historic downtown Shelbyville shopping district encouraging visitors to “shop small.”

Small Business Saturday is success: Merchants

For many, Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season for major retailers. But Small Business Appreciation Saturday shines a spotlight on the local mom-and-pop shops. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 12/2/21