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EAGLES’ HEARTBEAT
Trice rejoins Eagles after near-fatal incident By GARY JOHNSON Sports Writer It’s amazing how a tragic event can end up being a huge blessing in disguise. Such was the case…

Chris White, Planning Dept. receive national award
Model focuses on optimal renewable energy zones By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedordcountypost.com Chris White, County Director of Planning and Zoning, was selected by the American Planning Association (APA) to receive the…
Shelbyville Planning Commission defers 307-unit PUD
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com The Shelbyville Municipal Planning Commission considered a number of proposals, both residential and commercial, but avoided what was expected to be the most controversial item. Prior…

Gov. Lee, Commissioner McWhorter announce $163M to expand broadband
United Communications, Bedford Co. to be included NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced on Tuesday that the…

Duck River listed as ‘threatened river’
BY MARK MCGEE mcgee@bedfordcountypost.com The crown jewel of Tennessee Rivers could soon be losing some of its luster. That is the concern of the American Rivers group which has named…

Partnership studies housing growth, prices
BY MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypopst.com How many homes will be built in Shelbyville and Bedford County in the next five years? How much will they cost to buy or rent? The…
Teacher Carry Bill makes its way to State House
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com As the Teacher Carry Bill made its way through the Tennessee State House on April 23 after passing through the Senate on April 9, some find…

Submit Your Photos for Mother’s Day
Submit or drop off your Mother’s Day photos to The Bedford County Post for a chance to be featured in the May 8th edition! Please include a caption or the…

Shelbyville Council approves grant application
Fire Dept. could add 6 firemen with funds By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Like most government departments the City of Shelbyville’s Fire Department needs help to remain effective in the face…
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 of Commissioners at last week’s…
