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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June 17 is set to be a busy day in Bedford County with the Juneteenth Celebration happening on the Shelbyville Square and with the annual RC-Cola and MoonPie Festival happening in Bell Buckle.
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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6/6/23
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The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration recently hired Travis Emore to be the Director of Arena Operations and Events. Emore will directly oversee the operations of Cooper Steel Arena …
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6/3/23
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A bridge over the Duck River on Simms Road, west of Shelbyville, has been named for the late county mayor, county commissioner, and educator Jimmy Woodson. An unveiling and dedication ceremony was …
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6/3/23
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The Center Square – Four individuals were indicted in Lincoln County as part of an investigation that found that more than $117,000 in grant funds had been misappropriated. The funds were paid …
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By Jon Styf
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6/1/23
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This is the third and last installment in a series on the Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership.
A rising tide raises all boats.
It is a statement that has earned its cliché status, but it …
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By MARK MCGEE - mmcgee@t-g.com
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5/30/23
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The Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County will be receiving $100,000 from state funding to support their medical services.
This is part of State Senator Shane Reeves securing nearly …
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T-G STAFF REPORT
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5/30/23
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As one of the few small-town primary care physicians left in Shelbyville, Dr. Charles Stimpson is officially retiring this week. Though, he’ll still be around to help for a while.
Through …
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The Bedford County Finance Committee presented a rough draft of a balanced budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 that would require no new tax increase for the county.
This budget will be sent to …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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5/27/23
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A town hall was hosted for District 4 residents at Liberty School by commissioners Anita Epperson and Diane Neeley.
Those in attendance, many of whom were Liberty School teachers, expressed …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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5/27/23
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Multiple agencies assisted the Bedford County Fire Department at the Forest Shadows Farm located at 1145 Hwy 64 West, Tuesday afternoon when a fire broke out.
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By JEFF LEWIS - special to the T-G
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5/23/23
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Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away and that means it’s time for the 53rd Annual Spring Fun Show.
A schedule of 69 classes is planned for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights in …
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By MARK McGEE - mccgee@t-g.com
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5/23/23
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On May 18, the Shelbyville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating the suspicious death of Julie Smotherman. Smotherman’s body was then located in …
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5/23/23
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The second part of a series on the Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership.
“Being selective is self-protective.”
That quote is from Dr. David Posen, an expert on how to manage stress, …
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By MARK McGEE - mmcgee@t-g.com
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5/23/23
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The Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership isn’t going away.
At the regular meeting of the Shelbyville City Council a week ago members voted 4-2 not to fund a $100,000 request from the …
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By MARK MCGEE - mmcgee@t-g.com
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5/20/23
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Two possible drug overdoses were reported at the Bedford County Jail last week.
Commissioner Eric Maddox brought up the issue during Tuesday’s Law Enforcement Committee Meeting. According …
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By ZOË WATKINS - zwatkins@t-g.com
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5/20/23
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