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Zayden is pictured with Wartrace firemen, from left, Ike Eichelberger, fire chief Mike De Jesus and volunteers Duane Drake.

Zayden is a normal, energetic and giggly 5-year-old who dresses up like Batman and wants to be a fireman. But the Wartrace boy has a slight difference: he’s missing his right hand, … more

By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com | 11/5/22

The Maddox Farm is nestled in the rolling hills of Bell Buckle. Autumn leaves frame the 1853 house like a painting. The Antebellum home is believed to have served as a hospital during the Civil War.

Living the simple life with the Maddox Family

Nestled in the hills of Bell Buckle, the Maddox Family found their home in an 1853 antebellum house and a farm of 35 acres. They have goats, chickens, bees, and a huge garden. And Eric … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 10/29/22

A liver for a life

Brian Riddle of Shelbyville is a walking miracle. In May 2021, the normally upbeat, outspoken, insurance agent walked into work feeling more fatigued than usual. His co-worker noticed. … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 10/22/22

Steve Hopper, of Wheel, was selling knives and demonstrating them by peeling vegetables Saturday at the annual Bell Buckle-Webb School Arts & Crafts Fair.

Craft fans descend on Bell Buckle

It’s a mid-October tradition in Bell Buckle: Thousands crowd the streets for the Bell Buckle Arts and Crafts Fair, sparked by the fair-within-a-fair Webb School Arts and Crafts Fair. Saturday … more

10/18/22

Students from Cascade High School and The Webb School were among attendees at Friends of Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library’s annual luncheon Tuesday.

Friends of Library celebrates milestone

Minnie Pearl was the first guest speaker of the Friends of Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library (SBCPL) luncheon on Oct. 6, 1987. Thirty-five years later, the community is still gathering and … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 10/15/22

Daphne enjoys her view from her Halls Mill home.

Talkin’ Halls Mill with Daphne Paschal Motes

For many of its residents, Halls Mill runs from the intersection of Highway 41A to the intersection of Highway 270 and everything in between that branches off. There’s the Triangle … more

By ZOË HAGGARD | 10/8/22

Don Goodman, right, pictured with J.B. Stubblefield’s children, Perry Stubblefield and Pam Ledford.

Don Goodman talks 'Mama’s Bible'

Often, a song can capture a life better than a long story. Local songwriter Don Goodman knows this well. He helped to write the song “Mama’s Bible,” about local World War … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 10/1/22

Community HS homecoming court announced

The homecoming ceremony at Community High School is planned for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. The game will be CHS vs. Huntland, which begins at 7 p.m. Nominations for king and queen from the senior class are: … more

9/26/22

Veteran J.B. Stubblefield, who was nearly 104 years old, loved mules. American Mule and Bluegrass Festival / Freedom Sings USA will be honoring and celebrating his life and that of other veterans with a 2-day wagon train. The goal is to have 104 wagons that represent very year of Mr. Stubblefield’s life

The mules are coming, Sept. 27-Oct. 2

Freedom Sings USA, a 501(c) (3) non-profit based in Chattanooga, will benefit from this year’s American Mule & Bluegrass Festival, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 2 at Calsonic … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 9/24/22

Debbie Adams will be at New Covenant Christian Bookstore at 800 North Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m., to sign her first book, “Unlocking The Code To Bliss: A Southern Belle’s Secret.” The book is part autobiography, scriptural and includes many health suggestions that the author has found useful in her own life

Family library trips inspire area author

Debbie Adams said recently that her greatest childhood memories is that of her endless adventures to the public library with her father. She is certain perusing those dusty books years … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 9/20/22

Dwell designers are Woman’s Club guests

“Making your house your home” was the theme of this month’s Shelbyville Woman’s Club meeting. Presenting the program at River Bend Country Club was Tanya Coffey, designer and … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 9/17/22

County officials sworn in

Judge Wyatt Burk recently conducted the swearing in ceremony for county officials at the historic courthouse. Other government official photos were featured in Wednesday’sTimes-Gazette. more

9/10/22

Local 10-year-old is serious writer

She’s only 10, but Emma Keene is already serious about her writing. She recently completed a Christmas story titled, “I miss you Santa.” Like a lot of kids her age, Emma … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 9/10/22

Tonya Davis was sworn in recently along with other county officials by Judge Wyatt Burk.

County officials sworn in

New and incumbent county officials were sworn in last Wednesday afternoon at Bedford County Courthouse, taking the oath of office to uphold their duties fairly and honestly. Circuit Court Judge Wyatt … more

9/7/22

Saturdays are a great day to catch Jon English in the store and chat.

Jon English: the collector

Collecting is in Jon English’s blood and he still makes buying trips around the country and also purchases items brought to his tables at card and memorabilia shows. “In 1985 … more

By MARK MCGEE - Special to the T-G | 8/27/22

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