Sharon Shelton McDonald hosted a garden party at her Shelbyville home earlier this week for her book club friends. Despite cooler morning temperatures, those who attended reveal it was a grand time to hear about Sharon's recently published memoir/book, "Precious Memories."... more

Community High's Smokestack Theatre Group recently held their annual "End of the Year Show" to commemorate the year that was in theatre arts at the school. The evening saw the induction ceremony for the school's branch of The International Thespian Society, an actor's fraternity/sorority. Ten new members were inducted, all having worked a minimum of 100 hours in the theatre. They were: Ryan Waterson, Hannah Pendergrast, Lauren Bobo, Chelsea Utz, Chloe Armstrong, Emma Grace Trigueros, Grace Neill, Emily Prince, Aubrie O'neal, and Jadon Lynch. They group have now joined a troupe of over 260 Community actors as well as international stars who claim membership, including Tom Hanks and Dick Van Dyke.. ... more

Losing a loved one, especially mom, is never easy. Whether the loss is recent or several years ago, many people find that the void created by a loved one's passing never leaves them. Celebrating holidays or milestones can magnify feelings of loss and such feelings may surface on Mother's Day among people whose mothers are deceased... more

Payton Daugherty of Shelbyville was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. The ceremony was held at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, where she attends... more

In celebration of National Nurse's Day, Community High School HOSA recently assembled and distributed goodie baskets to the nursing departments at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital as well the Shelbyville Central High School nurse. After a year of constant changes, Community HOSA wanted to show some of the local nurses that they are still valued and appreciated! more

Gateway Church on Madison Street offers recovery in addition to its regular worship services. Follow Gateway on Facebook for more information. more

Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person's life in dramatic ways. Mother's Day is a great time of year to honor … more

Kimberly Warren, executive director of Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic, 846 Union St., said last Saturday's rabies and microchip clinic went well, despite the weather. The clinic served 200 animals with rabies vaccinations. There were 21 animals microchipped. There were also other vaccinations performed, Warren said. She thanked the community for its response and patience during the drive by event... more

Middle Tennessee State University recently awarded the FCM Cares' annual Andrew C. Rambo Memorial Scholarship to Murfreesboro native Katelyn (Katie) Gardner. Gardner, the daughter of Joe and DeNise Gardner of Englewood, will graduate this month from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor of business administration. She plans to use the scholarship toward an MBA degree, also from MTSU... more

East Side Elementary fifth grader Brittany Serrano and Maci Lovvorn, a fourth grader at South Side Elementary, were selected to open the recent Bedford County school board meeting. They were recognized for their positive attitudes and academic strides... more

Jenni Byford recently expressed how she was "ecstatic" to be named the 2021Thomas Magnet Teacher of the Year. Byford says she's been lucky enough to call Bedford County home for the last 11 years. She and her husband, Jeremy, enjoy spending time with their three grown children Lauren, R.J., and John Michael. The family, she adds, also have 3 "fur babies"- Max, a German Shepherd and Ringo and Babe, which are their spotted horses. ... more

Himesville Church of the Nazarene is 110 years old in ministry. Church members note that's something worth celebrating this spring. With the theme, "Farmer's Day: Faith and Family," the church will do that on Sunday, May 2. The church is located at 1614 Highway 82 South, which is about 3 miles outside the Shelbyville city limits... more

Normandy Presbyterian Pastor Tom Bagley believes his current calling is to use the benefit of experiences he has with people outside of church to help established congregations connect with the growing numbers of people in the nation who are disconnected from church and faith... more

Shelbyville Central High School National Honor Society recently held its induction ceremony on April 15 at the school auditorium. Organizers of the program said while this school year was certainly different, NHS truly lived up to the 2020-2021 guiding quote: "Grow through what you go through" in many, many ways and still found numerous ways to be of service to both SCHS and the community... more

Sherrie Moore, left, director of whiskey operations for Nearest Green Distillery, recently spoke to Rotarians about the whiskey-making-process and the plans for the distillery, located at the former Sand Creek Farm. Dawn Hobbs was program facilitator. more

Charlie Williams serves as a volunteer and chair of Caregiver Relief of Bedford County. While he has another busy profession, he makes time to organize events that help families needing care of loved ones suffering with Alzheimer's Disease. This is National Volunteer Week, so remember to thank those who serve out of their hearts. The Caregiver Group will have a gospel singing 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at H.V. Griffin Park. more

Recently, Ashley Farmer called Shelbyville Police and reported someone had stolen her son Malachi's bicycle. She reportedly had seen someone drive away in a black Ram pickup. Police advised that a lot of people pick up items left on the side of the street, thinking they're free. ... more

Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy and play a role in brain function. Carbohydrates have the greatest effect on blood sugar levels. So for diabetics, controlling the amount of carbohydrates and when they are eaten becomes critical in managing blood sugar levels... more

A June 19 wedding is planned for Rebecca Hastings of Shelbyville and Jimmy Carter of Lewisburg. The ceremony will be held in Sans Souci, Jamaica. The bride-elect is the daughter of James Hastings and Michelle Hastings, both of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Winford and Marian Arnold of Shelbyville, Patricia Hastings of Shelbyville and the late Hart Hastings... more

What better excuse for an office party/brunch than to celebrate your boss' new home closing. The Times-Gazette staff rolled out their favorite breakfast foods Monday morning (yes, we did) during a surprise housewarming for boss, Diandra Womble. Following brunch, the T-G general manager opened gifts, which ranged from a dish drying mat for her new kitchen to dog toys. We couldn't forget Miss Neylynne who is reportedly enjoying her new Shelbyville digs... more