April 7, 2026
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New director hopes to refresh Chamber of Commerce
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com When asked why she wanted to be the new director of the Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Dana Rodriguez didn’t hesitate with her answer. “I want…
Local families file lawsuits against Carriage House Inn
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com On March 8, families of three former residents of Shelbyville’s assisted care living facility, Carriage House Inn, filed lawsuits against the facility and its owners alleging…
City approves grant for corridor study
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com ‘Plans for the future’ were the centerpiece of a short Shelbyville City Council regular meeting. City Mayor Randy Carroll read an announcement to the council that…
Hearing held for Normandy’s ‘distressed property’
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com A hearing was held last Monday at the Normandy Town Hall for residents to voice their displeasure at the distressed property at 104 Division St. The…
‘Connect to community vision’
Bedford has chance to receive millions in grant fund STAFF REPORT Bedford County has the chance to secure up to $20 million in non-matching grant monies through the Tennessee Valley…
County discusses Adult Entertainment Board members
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Did you know Bedford County has an Adult Entertainment Board? Essentially, they have the authority to license and regulate adult oriented establishments and entertainers before requests…
50 years later, the City asks for money
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com It might be a bumpy road for the City of Shelbyville and Bedford County in the upcoming months. The two government entities have entered a law…
Police capture escaped suspect
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com With the aid of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Shelbyville Police arrested Robert Austin Mohrmann, 26, on Monday for outstanding warrants for solicitation of a minor,…
Johnson’s hot night powers Eagles’ 1st win
STAFF REPORT MURFREESBORO — Nick Johnson went 3-for-3 and drove in five RBIs as Shelbyville Central crushed Central Magnet in Monday night’s season opener, 16-5. The Eagles collectively hammered the…
Tennessee Flight Training opens at Shelbyville Municipal Airport
NASHVILLE, March 12, 2024—A new pilot training facility is now open at Shelbyville Municipal Airport. Tennessee Flight Training recently began operations at the location and will host a grand opening…