Education

Josh Carney discusses government accessibility
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Director of the Office of Information Technology Josh Carney spoke in an exclusive interview about his involvement with the Bedford County… Login to continue reading Login…
Homeschooling sees growth in Bedford County
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer According to Bedford County Schools’ Director of Attendance, Data and Accountability Dr. Terise Rhodes, homeschoolers make up approximately 12.5% of the… Login to continue reading Login…

Possible gun threat at Shelbyville Central High School deemed invalid
STAFF REPORT A recent incident happened at Shelbyville Central High School involving a claim from a student to a parent that another student was planning… Login to continue reading Login…

Harris Middle School teacher placed on leave amid assault allegations
STAFF REPORT Assault allegations place a Harris Middle School teacher on administrative leave after an incident has been reported to school leadership and law enforcement.… Login to continue reading Login…

BCS Superintendent Announces Retirement Following Completion of Five Years of Service
Bedford County Schools (BCS) Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett has announced her plan to retire effective June 1, 2026, following the completion of her contract. Dr.… Login to continue reading Login…

BCS’ Director of Technology Christy Williams Appointed to Statewide Technology Association Board
Bedford County Schools (BCS) is proud to announce that Director of Technology Christy Williams has been appointed to serve on the Tennessee Educational Technology Association… Login to continue reading Login…

Cascade High School student wins Red Cross scholarship
SHELBYVILLE, TN November 14, 2025 — Kaegan Young of Shelbyville helped save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive and earned a… Login to continue reading Login…

Community High School Holds Haunted Trail Charity Event
Breanna Nolen Intern Community High School organized their very first haunted trail on Oct. 22. The event consisted of a hayride, movie night, bonfire and… Login to continue reading Login…

Catie Boyce Gentry and Sterling Woodruff working on handing out auction items. Liberty School held their fall festival on Thursday, October 16th. It was… Login to continue reading Login…

TDOE & Belmont University Name 71 School Leaders to 2025-26 Tennessee Rural Principals Network
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), in partnership with Belmont University, has named 71 school leaders to participate in the 2025-26 cohort of the Tennessee… Login to continue reading Login…
