April 28, 2026
Education
Margaret Petty selected as Director of Library Services
By MARK MCGEE mcmgee@bedfordcountypost.com When the Board of Trustees interviewed candidates for the Director of Library Services position for the Shelbyville-Bedford County Library, they discovered… Login to continue reading Login…
Community High’s Chris Hobbs receives NEA Foundation award
Shelbyville – The NEA Foundation announced this week that 43 public school educators from across the country will receive the prestigious NEA Foundation Awards for… Login to continue reading Login…
Connecting students with educators
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com You might say Laurel Cox is a bright student. Not only has she served as the Middle Tennessee FFA Regional President… Login to continue reading Login…
Dr. Monks retires from TCAT-S
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Laura Monks is officially retiring from her role as president of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Shelbyville. Now, the… Login to continue reading Login…
Champion of the Year
STAFF REPORT Jaycie Bateman of The Webb School has been selected as Champion of the Year for Best Buddies. This non-profit focuses on forming one-on-one… Login to continue reading Login…
Local educators weigh in on School Letter Grades
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountyschools.com The Tennessee Department of Education hosted a public engagement town hall for the South Central region at Shelbyville Central high School… Login to continue reading Login…
BCS earns top growth scores
Shelbyville – For the 2022-2023 school year, growth scores for Bedford County Schools (BCS) show a level five composite score, the highest level for academic… Login to continue reading Login…
Former Governor Don Sundquist passes
Former Governor Don Sundquist passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old. Born in Moline, Illinois… Login to continue reading Login…
Broadband to the last acre
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com A team in Bedford County has create an ambitious, yet possible, goal for over the next few years: to become the… Login to continue reading Login…