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With gun violence on many peoples’ minds and with red flag laws a highly debated topic, what is the fine line between gun ownership, availability, and safety?
Bo Gill, chair of the Bedford …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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6/30/23
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The Bedford County Fire Department along with EMS, responded to a reported structure fire near Bell Buckle, Thursday afternoon.
Calls came in shortly before 4 p.m. reporting a house …
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By JEFF LEWIS
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6/30/23
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6/27/23
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The proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24 will be the primary agenda item for the Shelbyville City Council Thursday night.
The July study session is scheduled for 6 p.m. A called meeting will …
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By MARK MCGEE - mmcgee@t-g.com
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6/27/23
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“Isolation is a recurring factor in poverty and backwardness around the world, whether that is physical isolation or cultural isolation, for any number of particular reasons.” …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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6/24/23
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At Tuesday’s Law Enforcement Committee meeting, Deputy Chief Nikia Elliot reported that the jail currently has over 300 inmates, and that number keeps growing.
“We’ve been …
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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6/24/23
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Citing a number of factors, Bedford Builds Habitat for Humanity has sold its thrift store location on East Depot Street.
The store would have been at its present location, the old Clifford …
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By MARK MCGEE
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6/24/23
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Two wanted suspects from a hit and run incident last weekend in Bell Buckle, have been taken into custody.
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office along with the assistance of the …
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By JEFF LEWIS
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6/23/23
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Whether we like it or not, the 2024 election season is coming up. The Bedford County Republican Party hosted elections administrator Summer Leverette at their June meeting to discuss the process and …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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6/20/23
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BELL BUCKLE - A motorcyclist was reported to have hit one of the contestants of the RC-Cola and MoonPie Festival’s 10-mile run.
Reports say the runner was seriously injured when two …
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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6/19/23
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The reservation deadline for the River Life license plate has been extended to June 2024.
The tag will go to funding first responders, public safety partners, and search and rescue crews on the …
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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6/17/23
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Nashville — Four Tennessee communities have been selected to participate in the Tennessee Broadband Accelerate Program, a 16-week planning and capacity-building program to help communities …
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6/17/23
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No one really wants to pay taxes, but since most people have to do it, any relief is appreciated.
Mayor Randy Carroll and the Shelbyville City Council are trying to give taxpayers a break by …
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By MARK MCGEE - mmcgee@t-g.com
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6/17/23
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District 1 held a town hall at the old — but newly renovated — Wartrace Gym to discuss the basics of county government and the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2023-24.
The latter …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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6/13/23
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Bedford County Fire Rescue and EMS were on the scene of a two vehicle motor vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 231 and 82. Two people were trapped and an active extrication was underway. Two helicopters were requested to the scene. Air Evac arrived around 5 p.m.
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By JEFF LEWIS
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6/12/23
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A handwritten sign taped to the edge of his office door says, “Charles in charge.”
Charlie Pope, the newly named principal at Shelbyville Central High School, doesn’t know who …
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By MARK McGEE - mmcgee@t-g.com
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6/10/23
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The Tennessee Valley Authority hosted a Connected Communities focus group with several Bedford County community leaders Wednesday.
With representatives from the Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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6/10/23
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Green tea. Green apples.
Not the typical refreshments for a meeting, but there was a reason for the unique choices.
Shane Hooper, president/CEO of the Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership, was …
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By MARK MCGEE - mmcgee@t-g.com
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6/10/23
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A lengthy investigation has led to the arrest of a Bedford County woman.
According to Shelbyville Police Deputy Chief Brian Crews, the department's Criminal Investigation Division has been …
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By JEFF LEWIS
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6/6/23
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Many associate Wartrace with the “Cradle of the Walking Horse.” However, Wartrace also has a rich musical heritage. From famed Gallagher Guitars to the annual music festival and now to …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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6/6/23
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