April 7, 2026
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BC Commission Approves Loan for New E-911 Facility
LACIE SILVA Writer The Bedford County Commission has unanimously approved a loan of up to $5 million to finance the construction of a new E-911 emergency communications center. Fourteen…
Traffic Signal Coming to Dangerous Intersection in Effort to Save Lives
LACIE SILVA Writer The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has awarded a long-awaited safety improvement project for one of Bedford County’s most hazardous intersections. A traffic signal and turning…
Rubber meets the road and whiskey meets greatness
The Inaugural “Wheels and Whiskey” Luxury Car Event rolls into Nearest Green Distillery on Saturday, June 28th 11am-2pm. This is so much more than just a car show! Experience…
2025 Judy Gambill Memorial Scholarship Winners
Scholarships were awarded to two high school graduating seniors going into an Agriculture Related Career. The winners were: Aliyah Blackburn from Community High School & Connor Fannin from Cascade High…
2025 Bedford County Fairest of the Fair
The Bedford County Fairest of the Fair pageant will be held on Saturday, June 21 at 11am at Shelbyville Central High School.
Humble Baron at Nearest Green Distillery
Is Humble Baron on your radar for Father’s Day? Located at Nearest Green Distillery and home to the world’s longest bar, it’s a dream come true for Dad—think live…
Bedford County Farmers Market Opening
The Bedford County Farmers Market will open for the 2025 season on Thursday, June 12 and continue each Thursday through September. Selling begins at 2:30 p.m. and goes until vendors…
Normandy’s NexTrex Success: A Sustainable Win and a Look Ahead
LACIE SILVA Writer The Town of Normandy has joined the nationwide movement toward sustainability by participating in the NexTrex Community Recycling Challenge—an initiative that rewards eco-conscious efforts with lasting, tangible…
Changes to Bedford County Fair Exhibition Entries
The Bedford County Fair is coming up on July 14-19, 2025 at the Ag Center in Shelbyville, TN (2119 Midland Road). Entries for the Exhibition Hall including creative arts, food…
Changes to Bedford County Fair Exhibition Entries
The Bedford County Fair is coming up on July 14-19, 2025 at the Ag Center in Shelbyville, TN (2119 Midland Road). Entries for the Exhibition Hall including creative arts, food…