August 23, 2026
News
Former Wartrace fire chief speaks on department challenges
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Wartrace Fire Chief Mike DeJesus officially resigned from his role two weeks ago after serving in the department for nearly nine… Login to continue reading Login…
Scott Spence leaves DREMC
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Like David Crockett of Alamo fame, Scott Spence has said good-bye to Tennessee and moved to Texas. Spence is the new… Login to continue reading Login…
Commission discusses bypass expansion, road repaving
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com A resolution urging acceleration of the completion of Shelbyville’s 437 Bypass was read and passed unanimously by the Bedford County Board… Login to continue reading Login…
Wartrace officially designated as a new TN Downtown
STAFF REPORT Wartrace was recently designated as a new Tennessee Downtown. This designation allows for grant funding and other support to go towards the development… Login to continue reading Login…
An ‘electric’ future possible for Shelbyville’s airport
BY MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Just like the city and county, the Shelbyville Municipal Airport is dealing with growth issues of its own. Paul Perry, airport… Login to continue reading Login…
2024 Reagan Day Dinner: Meet the candidates
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com The Bedford County Republican Party held their annual Reagan Day Dinner Thursday evening in Bell Buckle. The event focused on “meeting… Login to continue reading Login…
BCS joins battle against social media
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Back in January, Bedford County Schools became one of the now 33 schools to join a national lawsuit against major social… Login to continue reading Login…
Officials: Shelbyville needs guidance for growth
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com “Rules and regulations do not make a person correct, they only make them consistent.” – Calvin Coolidge Coolidge, the 30th President… Login to continue reading Login…
First Choice celebrates 25th anniversary
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com First Choice Pregnancy Counseling Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary all year long. And there are two projects the nonprofit is… Login to continue reading Login…
Gilliland Center remembers Mai Dee Hendricks
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com To celebrate the close of Women’s History Month, a “Sip & Read Tea Party” was sponsored by the “devoted ladies” of… Login to continue reading Login…