April 6, 2026
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Nearest Green continues expansion
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com With the holiday celebrations in full swing everything is merry and bright at the Nearest Green Distillery. But the excitement goes beyond the sea of bright…
Finance Committee: county projects, opioid settlement
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com During the November Finance Committee meeting, county architect Jeff Sweeney gave an update on major county projects. The Community High School addition, a project that was…
‘Celebrating tradition and giving back’
STAFF REPORT From the end of September to the beginning of October, the American Mule and Music Association (AMMA) joined forces with Uncle Dave Macon Days at the Tennessee Walking…
Police: Remains identified
Shelbyville Police Detectives have identified the skeletal remains that were discovered on November 25 in the wooded area between Shoma Park and Blue Ribbon Parkway. They have been confirmed to…
Project Parcel 26 expands distillery, jobs
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Nearest Green Distillery continues to expand with the purchase of “Project Parcel 26” in the Highway 231 Industrial Park. The new addition is a $100 million…
231 Business Park reaches end goal
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com The purchase of “Project Parcel 26” by Nearest Green Distillery closes the books on the Shelbyville -Bedford County 231 North Commerce Business Park. “The conveyance of…
Have you tried a freeze-dried Skittle?
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com When you’re craving a sweet snack, most people don’t think to reach for freeze-dried candy. But thanks to the new Shelbyville Snack Shop, they’re making freeze-dried…
Crash claims life
STAFF REPORT The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that claimed the life of a Bedford County man. Thomas Buchwald, 61, was traveling on Haley Road near Three Forks…
Lockdown at three Bedford County Schools
Shelbyville – This morning local law enforcement and school officials were alerted to a possible threat when a gun was reported missing from a home, according to Superintendent of Schools…
Gilliland Center awarded $20k grant
STAFF REPORT The Tennessee State Museum has recently notified museums with awards for the Capital Maintenance and Improvement Grant. One of those museums is Shelbyville’s own Gilliland Historical Resource Center.…