Bedford County Post

VFW Meeting
2024-04-01 18:00 (America/Chicago) | VFW Post, 1320 Depot Street, Shelbyville
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5019, and its Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting Monday, April 1, at the VFW Post on Depot Street. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with a business meeting for members immediately following. For more information, contact Post Commander, Mike Ruess, 931-249-1566.

SCHRA Meetings
2024-04-04 10:00 | SCHRA, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville
The South Central Human resource Agency Governing Board meeting will be on Thursday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at their central office, 1437 Winchester Hwy. in Fayetteville. The Budget/Audit/Appropriations, Property, and Personnel Committees will meet prior to the meeting at 10 a.m.

Teacher Recruitment Fair
2024-04-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Shelbyville Central, 401 Eagle Blvd., Shelbyville
The Teacher Recruitment Fair will be April 4 at the Shelbyville Central High School Theatre Lobby from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-13 17:00 | Cooper Steel Arena, 721 Whitthorne St., Shelbyville
It will be a time to harken back to yesteryear as the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association comes to the Cooper Steel Arena on the Celebration Grounds.
The association will feature a variety of events from April 5 through April 13.
On April 7, C.M.S.A. will hold “Sunday in the South,” described as a “fun day” with two stages. On April 8, the Tennessee State Championship will be held. The series of competitions will culminate with The C.M.S.A. Extravaganza from April 10-13.
According to is website, the “Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association is the fastest growing equestrian sport in the Nation.
“Mounted contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association has a variety of levels of competition for everyone, ranging from novice levels to the seasoned professional.”
The C.M.S.A. will also return to Cooper Steel Arena Sept. 6-14.

Sobriety Checkpoint
2024-04-05 21:00
There will be a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, April 5, at 9 p.m. on U.S. 41A North, 0.9 miles south of the 3-mile marker in Bedford County.

Free Breakfast
2024-04-06 08:00, 2024-05-04 08:00 | Blankenship Church, 3602 Midland Rd.
Blankenship Community Church, 3602 Midland Rd., will be hosting their 1st Saturday of the Month free breakfast starting at 8 a.m. They will serve sausage, biscuits, hog jaw bacon, coffee, potatoes, country ham, gravy, eggs, pork tenderloin. Donations are appreciated. Call 931-437-2599 for more information.

Car Show
2024-04-06 10:00 | Shelbyville Central, 401 Eagle Blvd., Shelbyville
A Car Show will be held at Shelbyville Central High School, 401 Eagle Blvd., on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 10 a.m. The event will feature vendors, food, and a car competition. The cost is $25 per entry. All donations benefit the high school football program.

Flat Creek Potluck
2024-04-06 18:00 | Flat Creek Community Center, 115 New Herman Rd., Shelbyville
The Flat Creek Community Center will have their regular potluck meal at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. Guitarists Ben Ayers and Dakota Lawen will perform a set of traditional music with bassist and percussionist, Angela Wood, at 7 p.m. following the meal. The show will feature songs and instrumental tunes from America and Ireland as well as buck dancing by Angela, the National Buck Dancing Champion. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come enjoy the potluck, classic tunes, and intriguing ballads. The center’s spaghetti dinner fundraiser has been moved to May 4.

“Little Shop of Horrors”
2024-04-11 19:00 - 2024-04-13 19:00 | The Webb School, 319 Webb Rd. E., Bell Buckle
The Webb School Webb Company Players will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” April 11-13 on the Follin Chapel Stage at 7 p.m. The spring play is presented in Association with Music Theatre International, book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and lyrics by Alan Menken. The general admission donation is $15; tickets available at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewebbschool/1185309.
For more information, call 931-389-5703.

Walk4Water
2024-04-13 09:30 | Shelbyville Central, 401 Eagle Blvd., Shelbyville
Southside Church of Christ has partnered with Healing Hands International, a faith-based nonprofit that provides physical and spiritual opportunities to those in need around the world. They do this through programs like clean water, sustainable farming, business development for women, and resources for local evangelists.
Through the partnership with HHI, the Southside Church of Christ will take part in hosting a Walk4Water event. Walk4Water is an event where they will repeat the 4-mile average walk in an underdeveloped country to retrieve water. They carry as much water as possible for 4 miles! All proceeds will go to develop a well in an underdeveloped country. The Southside Church of Christ Walk4Water will be April 13 at 10 am at the Shelbyville Central High School. Registration will begin at 9:30 am. Participants may spontaneously show up the day of the walk, but pre-registration is encouraged so that they can have an adequate amount of water, snacks, and supplies available. You can preregister at Southside Church of Christ Walk4Water | Walk4Water (hhi.org)
HHI has drilled more than 1,600 wells to date, providing clean water to remote communities.
For more information contact Matt Ledbetter@931-607-3786 or Ldbttrmtt@aol.com.

Laity Club
2024-04-14 18:00 | Normandy UMC, 200 Center St., Normandy
Bedford County Laity Club will meet Sunday, April 14, at Normandy United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Meal to be furnished.

Democratic Party Meeting
2024-04-15 18:00 | Democratic Headquarters, 210 S. Main St., Shelbyville
The Bedford County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 15, at their headquarters in the Executive Building (yellow brick building next to the Fly) at 210 South Main in Shelbyville.

Pleasant Grove Supper
2024-04-16 19:00 | Liberty Lions Club Building, 2694 U.S. 231, Shelbyville
Pleasant Grove Rich Valley Community Club Semi-Annual Supper will be Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at Liberty Lions Club Building on U.S. 231 South in Shelbyville. Meal will be potluck with meat and drink is provided. Everyone invited.

TCAT Graduation
2024-04-18 18:00 | Shelbyville Central, 401 Eagle Blvd., Shelbyville
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Shelbyville (TCAT) is excited to announce the upcoming Spring Graduation Ceremony, honoring the achievements of all 2023 term graduates and Spring 2024 term graduates.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. at the Shelbyville Central High School Gymnasium located at 401 Eagle Blvd. in Shelbyville.
Graduates are asked to arrive at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium lobby for cap and gown pickup. Graduates are also requested to attend a full-dress rehearsal starting at 4:30 p.m. on the same day. Graduates should ensure their prompt arrival to participate in the rehearsal, which is vital for their involvement in the graduation ceremony. Following the rehearsal, doors will open to guests at 5:15 p.m.

Tent Revival
2024-04-19 18:30 - 2024-04-21 18:30 | Shelbyville United Pentecostal Church, 1701 Green Lane, Shelbyville
A tent revival, titled “Suddenly,” will be held beginning Friday and lasting through Sunday at 1701 Green Lane in Shelbyville. Guests include Rema Duncan, Amado Huizar, Frankie Taylor, Kathy Hernandez, Charity Hernandez, and Indiana Bible College. The event will be Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m.

Viking Dash
2024-04-20 09:00 | Community high School, 100 Community Crossing, Unionville
The Community High School Band is hosting the “Viking Dash”, a 5-K/1-mile walk or run April 20 at 9 a.m.

Car Cruise-In
2024-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Shelbyville Square, 1 Public Square, Shelbyville
The Celebration City Region Car Club Cruise-In will be every fourth Friday each month on the Shelbyville Square from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and includes food vendors and live music. You can bring your car or just come look.

Sobriety checkpoint
2024-04-26 21:00
There will be another sobriety checkpoint on Friday, April 26, at 9 p.m. on 64 east, 0.6 miles east of the 15-mile marker in Bedford County.

MTSNC pet vaccinations
2024-04-27 08:00 - 14:00 | MTSNC Clinic, 846 Union St., Shelbyville
Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic will host a “Pet Vaccination and Microchip Drive-Up Event” April 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the clinic at 846 Union St. Vaccines include rabies (feline or canine), canine distemper/parvo, canine Bordetella and feline distemper. All vaccines are $15 each. Microchips are $20 each. Only cash will be accepted with exact change. All dogs must be on a leash. Cats must be in carriers.

BBQ Cook-off
2024-04-27 10:00 | Shelbyville Moose Lodge #2197, 1104 Hwy 82, Shelbyville
The 15th Annual BBQ Cook-off will be held at Shelbyville Moose Lodge #2197, 1104 Hwy 82, Shelbyville, TN 37160on Saturday, April 27. Food concessions to be provided by the Barking Pig. Judging starts at noon and concessions start around 10 am. Additional information for entries is at the lodge. Call 931-684-9137. The public is welcome.

Historical Grave Dedication
2024-04-27 13:00 | Holt Cemetery, Highway 269
The Volunteer-Wauhatchie Chapter of the National Society United States Daughters of the War of 1812 will be marking the grave of a Patriot, Joseph Holt, on April 27 at 1 p.m. at The Holt Cemetery on Cortner Road (Hwy 269) in Haley, Tenn.
Joseph Holt (1787-1854) was a descendant of German immigrant Michael Holt who settled in Germanna, Virginia, about 1717. Joseph was a part of the 1st Regiment, West Tennessee Militia, which included Bedford County. He served under Major General William Carroll at New Orleans. Joseph married Catherine Kimbro and they lived at Haley Station (now Wartrace) and were the parents of 13 children. Holt and 10 of his children are interred at the Holt Cemetery. Many of Joseph Holt’s descendants still live in the surrounding region.

May Marathon Month
2024-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
The UT/TSU Extension Office will be offering a May Marathon Month program. Sign up to walk a total of 13 or 26 miles over the entire month of May. Receive weekly e-mailed newsletters of information and encouragement and a tracker sheet. Complete your half or full marathon and report at the end of May to receive a medallion. Go to Bedford.tennessee.edu under family programs for more information and the on-line link to register. For questions, please call the Extension Office at 931-684-5971.

Senior Golf Championships Registration
2024-05-01 09:00 | Riverbend Country Club, 245 Riverbend Country Club Rd., Shelbyville
The Tennessee Golf Association will wrap up its 2024 championship schedule at Riverbend Country Club as they’re set to host the Senior and Super Senior Match Play championships.
This will be the course’s fifth time hosting a TGA championship.
The Shelbyville-area course last hosted in 1994 when they welcomed the Tennessee Junior Amateur and Tennessee Girls’ Junior Championships. Riverbend also hosted the two events in 1973.
The Tennessee Senior and Super Senior Match Play Championships will begin on September 24th and continue through the 27th to round out the 2024 season.
Dan Crockett will look to become the first repeat champion at the Tennessee Senior Match Play since Tim Jackson won three in a row from 2017-2019.
Tom Baird will try to successfully defend his Tennessee Super Senior Match Play crown for the third consecutive year after winning in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Registration for the Tennessee Senior & Super Senior Match Play Championships opens at 9 a.m. CT on Wednesday, May 1, at tngolf.org/competitions.

Rotary Golf Tournament
2024-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Riverbend Country Club, 245 Riverbend Country Club Rd., Shelbyville
The 27th Annual Rotary Club of Shelbyville Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 3 at Riverbend Country Club.
There are four levels of sponsorship with benefits based on which one is chosen:
*Eagle Sponsor: $1,500
*Birdie Sponsor: $1,000
*Par Sponsor: $625
*Hole Sponsor: $250
The entry fee for a team of four players is $500. The maximum of teams for the tournament is 24.
Lunch will be provided at noon.
The proceeds from the tournament benefit education projects in Bedford County as well as other local Rotary projects.
Please make checks payable to Rotary Club of Shelbyville and send to P.O. Box 2005, Shelbyville, TN 37162.

Sobriety Checkpoint
2024-05-03 21:00
A sobriety checkpoint will be present on Friday, May 3, at 9 p.m. on US 41A North about a mile south of the 3-mile marker in Bedford County.

Spaghetti Supper
2024-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Flat Creek Community Center, 115 New Herman Rd., Shelbyville
The Annual Flat Creek Community Center Spaghetti Supper will be May 4, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The cost is $10 and includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drink, and dessert.

VFW meeting
2024-05-06 18:00 | VFW Post, 1320 Depot Street, Shelbyville
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5019, and its Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting Monday, May 6, at the VFW Post on Depot Street. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with a business meeting for members immediately following. For more information, contact Post Commander, Mike Ruess, at 931-249-1566.

Pre-K Registration
2024-05-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Harris Middle, 570 Eagle Blvd., Shelbyville
Pre-K Registration will be May 7 at Harris Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Commodities Distribution
2024-05-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Ag Center, 2119 Midland Rd.
The next SCHRA Commodities Distribution will be Thursday, May 9, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Ag Center, 2119 Midland Rd., to eligible area residents.
