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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

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