Shelbyville Times-Gazette

Charlie Pirtle, Noah Fletcher: On a mission

Middle schoolers Charlie Pirtle and Noah Fletcher have already identified themselves to many in this community as young soldiers at heart. This summer, they’ve been on a mission to help K-5 … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/23/22

Local veteran gets cookin’ as author

It is pretty well known that authors find Bedford County a place of inspiration. U.S. Army Veteran Dave Rogers has been inspired since moving here a little over a year ago from New York to write his … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/20/22

Mixed media textile artist Julie Barrett Cataldo of Bell Buckle was guest at the meeting of Bedford County Arts Council last Monday.

Old pieces of cloth

The Bedford County Arts Council hosted mixed media textile artist Julie Barrett Cataldo at their monthly potluck at the Fly Arts Center Monday. Barrett Cataldo is the current … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 8/16/22

Wartrace horse show is annual fundraiser

There’s certainly a lot of work and planning that goes into the Wartrace Horse Show at Jernigan Field each year. What is tremendous is how much the community stands to benefit from … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/13/22

Spotlight: Wartrace horse show

The 116th Wartrace Horse Show is one for the books. With great turnout and so-so weather, it was another magical night for spectators and exhibitors. Cascade School boosters were hard at work cooking … more

8/9/22

Students attending last Saturday’s Back-to-School bash at Harris Middle signed this ‘thank you’ to those responsible for organizing the fun event

Two teens organize Back-to-School Bash

Well, they did it. Cascade Middle School students Charlie Pirtle and Noah Fletcher pulled off a great Back-to-School Bash last Saturday at Harris Middle, as reported by those in attendance. … more

8/6/22

Photographer Jordan Frame snapped this spectacular shot of Bedford County Fair last week.

BC fair: tradition for Julie Smith

There are some folks who really enjoy the county fair and then there are those whose life just wouldn’t be complete each summer without it. Julie Smith says she’s one of those—a die … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 7/30/22

Enjoying life on the farm in Petersburg are Jessica, Huck, Matt, Hayden, Harvey, and Henry Waid.

The biggest ‘little’ farm: Big Oak

Organic farming is a lot of handpicking, according to Jessica Waid of Big Oak Farm in Petersburg. “It is more challenging, but we did a lot of research in 2017 when we started all … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 7/23/22

A coffee was held last Thursday at the Ag Center on Midland Road to recognize local Century Farm owners and operators. One requirement necessary to be a Century Farm is a continuous chain of family owning and maintaining the farms. Some farm owners said during the coffee that they now rent or lease out a lot of their land. Others have new generations of family stepping up and working the land.

Century Farms of Bedford County honored

There are currently more than 2,100 Century Farms in Tennessee. Bedford County has 37 certified farms—those which have been owned and operated by the same families for 100 years or more, … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 7/19/22

Welcome to Bell Buckle Park

From summer concerts to Petanque games, Bell Buckle Park on Peacock Street is a great tourist stop. Bell Buckle Park is proud to be an integral part of the Town of Bell Buckle’s Tree City … more

7/9/22

Tennessee Walking Horse, Swing Batter Batter Swing, was all ready for the 4th of July. This was the top pick for our 4th July reader submissions. Thanks to all who entered.

July 4 reader submissions

Shelbyville and Bedford County celebrated the 4th in a big way. Below are reader submissions. We thank everyone who submitted their favorite photos. See more in Saturday’s T-G. more

7/6/22

Stone holds a plaque he received from his team for being their bat boy.

‘Tiny but mighty’

Stone Maddox may be tiny but he’s mighty. And his ball team, coaches, and brothers would agree. Though only 9 years old, he’s the bat boy for the Community Middle School ball … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 7/2/22

Doug Wisdom and his grandson, Lestat Wisdom, are looking at a rarely-seen Ariel Atom sports car.

CARS AND MORE CARS

Millions of dollars worth of expensive vehicles, mostly high-end sports cars, were displayed Saturday morning around the Shelbyville square by Tennessee Downs. The Nashville-based group has announced … more

6/28/22

Prince home in Normandy is June profile

6/25/22

Several people live in their vehicles behind the Marathon convenience store at Lane Parkway and North Cannon Boulevard. The sign on the van reads, “Homeless Can You Help Us Please? We Need Gas + Food.”

Homeless situation appears to be worsening

Homeless people have become more visible in the past few days around Shelbyville. Saturday’s T-G will have more in a continuing series of stories about the situation. more

6/21/22 | 2 comments

The free fishing day at Coy Gaither Bedford Lake last Saturday was a great chance to teach little ones how to bait hooks and enjoy a day of waiting for the big catch. The event was the Ed Carson Fishin’ Memorial, sponsored by Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department.

Another fun ‘Ed Carson Memorial Fishing Day’

Shelbyville Parks and Recreation officials said it was beautiful weather for the Ed Carson Memorial Fishing Day, which was held last Saturday at Coy Gaither Bedford Lake. Kayak winner was … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 6/18/22

SCENERY CREDIT

"The Jungle Book,” a children’s summer play directed by Shelbyville’s own Sherri Frame, will be presented at the Fly Cultural Arts Center Thursday through Saturday at 7 each … more

6/14/22

Shelbyville Woman’s Club guest speaker, TCAT-S President Laura Monks

Monks is Woman’s Club guest speaker

The Shelbyville Woman’s Club hosted Laura Monks, president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville, at their monthly luncheon. Monks spoke about the different programs offered … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 6/11/22

‘Strangers from Texas’ praise local hospitality

The T-G recently received a nice “Letter to the Editor,” which greatly complimented the hospitality of Bedford County. So we jumped right in to find out a little more about … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 6/7/22

Ed Castleman is still gardening and a long-time Shelbyville resident and County Commissioner.

Ed Castleman’s garden: still growing strong

Long-time Shelbyville resident and County Commissioner Ed Castleman said he didn’t expect to grow another garden this year. But after “piddling around,” he now has several rows … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 6/4/22