Shelbyville Times-Gazette

The spring bouquets (larger ones belonging to River Bend Country Club) certainly brightened up this spring lunch table—set especially for Shelbyville Woman’s Club members.

Shelbyville Woman’s Club met May 11 at River Bend Country Club. Incoming president for the year, Miriam Pietkiewicz, announced the club has 38 new members. Guest speaker was author, … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 5/21/22

Brad Brown: ‘Find your own voice’

“It’s all about the dynamic you have in the classroom, the culture you create as a teacher,” said Community High School English I teacher Brad Brown.. “It’s all about building confidence.” more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 5/14/22

Cindy Davis, left, and Lisa Barrett smile, along with a passerby, smile as Dennis Solway honks the horn of his 1938 Chevrolet.

Classic cars, trucks shine at annual show

A good crowd braved light rain on a cool Saturday to check out the vehicles at the Celebration City Region Car Club’s annual Car & Truck Show at The Celebration’s pavilion. Net … more

5/10/22

Local moms share Mother’s Day sentiments

While there’s a lot of advice generally tossed around on social media about motherhood, none are the wiser to those experiences than, well, Mom. A few local moms recently shared with the T-G … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 5/7/22

The Fly hosts youth art show

Lines of families were wrapped around The Fly Arts Center Thursday afternoon for the Bedford County Youth Art Show, which showcased top artworks from every school. Nearly 1500 people came through the … more

5/3/22

The purple iris of spring can’t help but show off its brilliant beauty in the evening sun.

Local spring beauty

4/30/22

Meet the secretaries

Though they may be tucked away in the office, Calvary Baptist church secretaries Florine McCormick and Jeweline Segroves are the frontline faces to the Shelbyville church. As secretaries, they are … more

By ZOE HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 4/30/22

Southern Horse Show in town

The Southern Saddlebred Horse Show will be held through Saturday night at Calsonic Arena. The American Saddlebred is unique in its stance and comes in a variety of colors such as black and … more

4/23/22

Cast members of “Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Groom,” which was performed last Wednesday at the Shelbyville Woman’s Club meeting were: front row, left to right,Beverly Speirs (granny of the bride); Charlene Judd (mother of the bride); Pam Fisher (groom’s mother); back row, left to right, Mary Ann Davis (bride’s sister); Maleah Claxton,(bride), Kay Rose (director); Kristy Altman (sister of the groom) and Jan Young (bridesmaid.)

Woman’s Club members enjoy spring play

4/19/22

Paula Williams, left, and Jenifer Moore prepare Easter displays at Flowers for Keeps at813 Union St.

Flowers For Keeps offers fresh, silk flowers and gifts

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 … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 4/16/22

The Waid Family: Matt and Jessica with their four sons Hayden, Henry, Harvey, and Huck

Farm to Fork food truck visits city

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 … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 4/9/22

"Tennessee's smallest chapel" is one of the features of Seven on Main.

Wartrace’s Seven on Main opens

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. more

By ZOE HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 4/5/22

Kaylin Jamison won in the category of “best of category—youth single specimen” during the recent Bell Buckle Flower Show. The event was part of the activities of the annual Bell Buckle Daffodil Day.

‘Best of Bedford’ shine at Chamber banquet

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. more

4/2/22

This Raus farm sustained some wind damage Wednesday night. Grady Cunningham snapped this photo for the T-G.

Wind is rough on the farm

Grady Cunningham discovered this damage to his barn in Raus on Thursday morning, following last night's wind storm. more

4/1/22

Few antebellum homes exist and even fewer are available for sale, a relator once said. John and Jensie Trail found theirs in Shelbyville. This antebellum home was once a part of the Tilford Estate and a stunning showplace. The elegant, charming, old southern estate is currently undergoing renovation. The Trails are currently calling it home.

Renovations bring new life to Tilford Estate

Despite being an architect and an engineer, John and Jensie Trail are okay with the crooked ceiling and floor lines of the old Tilford Estate at 1996 Wartrace Pike. more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 3/29/22 | 1 comment

Ole Grapevine Antiques Store ready for Easter

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. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 3/26/22

Miss MTN visits Liberty

Miss Middle Tennessee Karissa Wheeler read her new children’s book “Reveal of the Royal Puppy” to Liberty School’s kindergarten through third graders on Friday morning. Wheeler, 24, is a Nashville-native who has a passion for sharing the arts to young students. Below is her interview with the Times-Gazette. more

By Zoe Haggard - zhaggard@t-g.com | 3/22/22

The Hen House nearing 1-year anniversary

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. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 3/19/22

Henry Hallum is 6 years old but already runs his own toy shop, Henry’s Fun Play Shop, located at North Main Marketplace.

6-year-old runs toy emporium

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. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 3/19/22

Corned Beef and Cabbage

To be honest when I was a kid, this was one of my least favorite Irish meals. It was not until I visited Ireland in 1993 that I really came to enjoy the meal and appreciate the flavor. more

By Dave Rogers - 14-year army veteran | 3/17/22