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THURSDAY
Bell Buckle parks meeting
Bell Buckle Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Town Hall.
SATURDAY
VFW fundraiser
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5019, and its Auxiliary are hosting a fundraiser breakfast at the VFW Post on Depot Street from 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Proceeds support Bedford County veterans and veterans programs.
Vaccination-Microchip Clinic
A drive-up vaccination and microchip clinic is being held Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the back parking lot of Middle Tennessee Spay & Neuter Clinic, 846 Union St. Rabies vaccinations are $10, other pet vaccinations $15 and microchipping $20. Dogs must be leashed, cats in carriers, and all owners must have cash and correct change.
Meet the Candidates
A Meet the Candidates/tailgate event, with several candidates seeking City of Shelbyville offices, will be held Saturday, October 8, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Farmers Market pavilion on Celebration Drive. City Council candidates Marilyn Ewing, William Christie and Bobby Turnbow and mayoral candidate Randy Carroll will be present.
Cornhole tournament
Himesville Church of the Nazarene’s Element youth group is holding a cornhole tournament Saturday, Oct. 8 starting at 11 a.m. First prize is $300. Funds raised will go for a youth group trip to a 2023 national conference.
Flat Creek fundraiser
The annual barbecue fundraiser for Flat Creek Volunteer Fire Department will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Flat Creek fire hall on Hilltop Road. Baked goods will be available and a silent auction will be held. Advance tickets can be purchased at Sunchaser Market in Flat Creek.
Wartrace Movie Night
“Monsters Inc.” will be shown at Wartrace Movie Night, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the fire hall.
SUNDAY
Laity Club
Bedford County Laity Club will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Cedar Grove Church on Cedar Grove Road. A meal will be furnished.
MONDAY
Wartrace utilities
Wartrace Utility Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10. at Town Hall.
OCT. 11
Authors Luncheon
The annual Authors Luncheon, held by Friends of Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library, is scheduled for noon Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Blue Ribbon Circle. David Hazelwood, a Bedford County resident and author of books including Animals Who Own Us, Lists for Ainsley, and Cortner Mill Cookbook, will be speaker. Hazelwood’s newest book will be released on the day of the auction.
Wartrace economy
Wartrace Economic Growth Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
Bell Buckle meeting
Bell Buckle Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.
County Commission
Bedford County Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the courthouse. Meetings are livestreamed on YouTube.
OCT. 13
City Council meeting
Shelbyville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Shelbyville Recreation Center.
Wartrace meeting
Wartrace Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Town Hall.
OCT. 15
Ranch fundraiser
Riverbend Ranch (formerly Arrowhead Ranch), 239 Cortner Mill Road near Normandy, is hosting its annual barbecue and auction at 5:30 p.m, Saturday, Oct. 15. Admission is $15, children under 6 free. Call 931-857-4000 for more information and see riverbendranchtn.com to order tickets in advance.
OCT. 15-16
Webb Art-Craft Show
The 45th annual Webb Art & Craft Show is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, in the streets of Bell Buckle. Event times are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Gilliland Tea and Tour
Tea and Tour Time at the historic Gilliland House, 803 Lipscomb St., is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 15 from 2-4 p.m. Refreshments, guided tours of the home and nearby log cabin, and storytelling reflecting early black history in Bedford County are planned.
OCT. 17
Democratic meeting
Bedford County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at El Mexico, 724 N. Main St.
OCT. 18
Boys-Girls Club fundraiser
The Boys and Girls Club of Bedford County will host their Stake “steak” & Chicken fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. at Blue Ribbon Circle. The event will feature NFL veteran and College Football Hall of Fame member Joe Theismann.
Commission committees
Bedford County Commission’s Rules and Legislative, Law Enforcement and Courthouse and County Property committees meet consecutively beginning at 5 p.m. at Bedford County Courthouse. Meetings are livestreamed on YouTube.
Wartrace planning
Wartrace Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Town Hall.
OCT. 20
Head Start meeting
The South Central Human Resource Agency’s Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct, 20, at SCHRA’s central office on Winchester Highway in Fayetteville.
Board of Education
Bedford County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Bedford County Schools’ central office, 500 Madison St.
Wartrace study session
Wartrace Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a study session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Town Hall.
OCT. 21
FCB Fall Fest
First Community Bank is holding its annual Fall Festival at its Airport Branch on Highway 231 North Friday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Democratic meeting
Bedford County Democratic Party will host Dr. Jason Martin, candidate for governor, and Billy Dycus, president of the AFL-CIO of Tennessee, at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Blue Ribbon Circle.
OCT. 22
Pumpkin Plunge
Shelbyville Parks and Recreation is holding a Pumpkin Plunge at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Shelbyville Recreation Center’s indoor pool. Pregistration by Oct, 21 is required, All ages are welcome. Cost is $5 per pumpkin.
Chili supper
Blankenship United Methodist Church, 3602 Midland Road, is holding a chili supper and singing Saturday, Oct. 22. The chili supper will be 4-6 p.m. at $5 for adults, $3 for children 12-under. The singing from 6:30-8 p.m. is free. Proceeds benefit the Blankenship United Methodist Women.
OCT. 24
Wartrace meeting
Wartrace Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s regular monthly meeting will be 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Town Hall.
OCT. 25
Financial committee
Bedford County Commission’s Financial Management Committee meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Room 110 of Bedford County Business Complex, 200 Dover St. Meetings are livestreamed on YouTube.
Planning Commission
Bedford County Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the courthouse.
Ribbon cutting
A Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for Heritage Realty Group is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25.
OCT. 28
Bell Buckle Halloween
The Old Fashioned Bell Buckle Halloween will be 5-8 p.m. on the town square. Games, a haunted house, pumping carving and food trucks are planned. Hotel Transylvania will play at 7:30 p.m.
OCT. 29
Trunk or Treats
•The town of Wartrace will hold Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. at Winnette-Ayers Park. A bake off and chili cook-off are part of the fun. The movie “Ghostbusters” will be shown after sunset.
•Himesville Church of the Nazarene is holding Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m.
OCT. 30
Trunk or Treats
•Edgemont Baptist Church’s Trunk or Treat will be 5-6:30 p.m.
OCT. 31
Trunk or Treats
•Grace Baptist Church will hold Trunk or Treat from 5-6:30 p.m.
NOV. 5
Serving Shelbyville banquet
The Serving Shelbyville Banquet will be held by High Calling Ministries from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov, 5, on the square. Live worship, food and games are planned for the free event,
CANCELLATION
Historical Society
Bedford County Historical Society will not hold its regularly-scheduled Winter meeting on Dec. 5. The Society plans to continue its meetings in March 2023.
ONGOING
Meals on Wheels
Shelbyville Senior Citizens Center is in need of Meals on Wheels volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound of Shelbyville. For more information, call 684-0019 and ask for Amy Wilson.
Soup kitchen
Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen serves meals from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 336 S. Cannon Blvd. (corner of South Cannon and Pickle Street). Doors open at 3:45. Donations may be made to Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 2259, Shelbyville, TN 37162, and are tax deductible under its 501c3 non-profit designation.
Boxed non-perishables are available. Takeouts are no longer distributed.
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Baptist
“Spiritual Warfare” will be Calvary Baptist Church’s message at 10 a.m. Sunday by Bro. Tyler Shoemaker. The service will be livestreamed.
Edgemont Baptist Church’s sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Self-Control,” from Romans 8:5-6, by Pastor Jimmy West. Services are livestreamed. Crossroads is Oct. 16-20 from 6-8:20 p.m. nightly. The title is “Untold.” Make reservations at 931-684-7676.
First Baptist Church of Bell Buckle is holding a revival Oct. 16-19. Services will be at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, and 6 p.m. Oct. 17-19. Guest speaker will be pastor Todd Peoples of Twin City Baptist Church in New Tazewell.
First Baptist Church-Depot Street is holding a Fall Praise night of worship at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, featuring the church’s Celebration Choir, followed by food and fellowship.
Grace Baptist Church is celebrating homecoming and its seventh anniversary Sunday. “Unto God Be Glory In The Church” from Ephesians 3:16-21 will be Pastor Bobby McGee’s message at 9 a.m. A potluck lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m. at David and Liz Deason’s lake.
The Mother’s Ministry of Sevier Street First Baptist Church will sponsor a lunch plate sale on Saturday, Oct. 15, starting at 11 a.m. Call 931-735-6568 to place an order. The Mother’s Ministry will celebrate their annual day on Sunday, Oct. 23,2022 at 10 a.m. Minister Donna Perkins of Chattanooga will be guest speaker. Trunk-A-Treat is scheduled for Oct. 26.
Christian (Disciples of Christ)
John 14 and Romans 8, focusing on the third person of the Godhead - the Holy Spirit - will be First Christian Church’s message at 10 a.m. Sunday by pastor Dan Asche.
Church of Christ
A gospel meting focusing on “Jesus, Who Could This Be?” (Mark 4:41) will conclude at 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m., 9:50 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at El Bethel Church of Christ. J.R. Bronger is guest speaker.
The “You On The Move” series continues at Fairlane Church of Christ with the sermon “Stranger Danger” by preaching minister Lance Bennett from Matthew 25:31-40. The 9 a.m. Sunday service is livestreamed and broadcast on WLIJ (98,7 FM/1580 AM).
“Our Kind and Severe God” from Romans 11:22-24 will be the message at 10 a.m. Sunday at Southside Church of Christ by Jeff Smith. A study of 2 Peter continues at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday morning and Wednesday services are livestreamed at cofcsouthside.com.
Jim Gibson will be guest speaker Sunday at Wartrace Church of Christ’s 11 a.m. service with the sermon “The Unseen” from 1 Peter 5:8-9. A “singing” will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday night service is at 7 p.m. Chris Bobo is minister.
Independent
Cowpuncher Cowboy Church, 1624 Highway 41A North, is sponsoring a Wrangler Children’s Day Camp on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. This is for children from kindergarten through grade 5.
Methodist
Bell Buckle United Methodist Church’s men’s ministry is holding a Car Care Maintenance Check Day from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 22. Checks will be conducted in the parking lot behind the Maple Street church. All, not just members of the church, are welcome. Volunteers are needed; call Mike Marcoulier at 931-205-3311 or Jimmy Simmons at 931-703-3191.
Wartrace United Methodist Church is holding a scarecrow contest and spaghetti supper Saturday, Oct. 22 from 4-7 p.m. First place prize will be $150, second place $75, third place $25. Entry forms are available at the church.
Nazarene
Himesville Church of the Nazarene’s Element youth group is holding a cornhole tournament Saturday, Oct. 8 starting at 11 a.m. First prize is $300. Funds raised will go for a youth group trip to a 2023 national conference.
Presbyterian
“Jesus is Faithful” from 2 Timothy 2:8-19 will be First Presbyterian Church’s sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday by Rev. Jim Moran. Services are livestreamed on Facebook. The church is hosting a Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Seventh-Day Adventist
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Shelbyville will hold a fundraising yard sale Sunday, Oct. 16, in Big Springs Shopping Center near the former branch bank building.
