Bedford County Post

Shofner Chapel Event
2023-12-03 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Historic Shofner Chapel, 2884 Hwy 41A S.
Historic Shofner Chapel Christmas Bazaar and Church Service will be on Sunday, Dec. 3. The Bazaar will be at noon with the Lessons and Carols Service at 2 p.m., 2884 Hwy 41A S (between Shelbyville and Tullahoma).

First Sunday of Advent
2023-12-03 10:00 | Sevier Street First Baptist Church, 921 Sevier St., Shelbyville
The Sevier Street First Baptist Church will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent, on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. Elder Vickey Gilbert of Rogersville, Ala., will deliver the Spoken Word. Holy Communion will be served.

Christmas in Normandy
2023-12-02 14:00 - 18:00 | Normandy Town Hall, 105 Division St., Normandy
“A Very Normandy Christmas” will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be shopping, food trucks, Santa & Mrs. Claus, cookie swap and more.

Grief Support Group
2023-11-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Support Group, 106 Fairfield Rd E, Wartrace
The Bedford County Grief Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month at 106 Fairfield Rd E in Wartrace, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Christmas Marketplace
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Downtown Wartrace, Wartrace
Christmas Marketplace in Historic Downtown Wartrace will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25. There will be arts and crafts booths, handmade items, some direct sales and much more. The shops, bakery, and wine-tasting room will be open. Free parking nearby or along the road. Call 615-785-2124 or visit wartracechamber.org for more info.

Thanksgiving Meals
2023-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Bird Street Church, 428 Bird St., Shelbyville
Bird Street and Fairlane Churches of Christ will be providing Thanksgiving Meals on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 428 Bird St. To place an order, call 931-684-3876. You will need to provide your name, address, phone number, and number of plates. Or, you can submit orders online at birdstcoc.org. Available for pick up or delivery within the Shelbyville city limits.

Happy Thanksgiving!
2023-11-23

Story time with the Mayor
2023-11-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Shelbyville-Bedford Public Library, 220 S. Jefferson St.
On Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 10:30 a.m., the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library will be having a Morning Storytime with special guest reader Mayor Randy Carroll. The library’s interactive story times introduce young children to reading, music, STEAM, and language with stories, songs, and activities. Parents also learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Democratic Party
2023-11-20 18:00 | El Mexico, 724 N. Main St.
The Bedford County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, at the El Mexico Mexican Restaurant at 724 N. Main Street in Shelbyville

FUMC Bazaar
2023-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Shelbyville FUMC, 122 Public Square N.
The Shelbyville First United Methodist Church Women will host their Annual Bazaar and Bake Sale on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. There will be craft and miscellaneous items as well as a wide variety of baked goods offered for sale. All proceeds from this event will be donated to missions and (mostly local) charities.

CANCELLED-Update on the State
2023-11-13 19:00 | BCRP Headquarters, 1302 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Shelbyville
The Bedford County Republican Party will host the grand opening of their official headquarters along with an “Update on the State” with Sen. Shane Reeves and State Rep. Pat Marsh on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at 1302 N. Main St (2nd Floor).

Soup Kitchen Fundraiser
2023-11-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen, 336 S. Cannon Blvd.
The Shelbyville Soup Kitchen will be having their annual Fundraiser Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Profits are divided equally among the Benevolent Fund of the Shelbyville Police Department and Bedford County 4H, Arms of Jesus. The soup kitchen hours and days of service are: Monday, Lunch. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Church Event
2023-11-12 10:00 | Sevier Street First Baptist Church, 921 Sevier St., Shelbyville
The Sevier Street First Baptist Church Men’s Ministry will celebrate “MEN” on Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. Minister Nathan Marable will deliver The Spoken Word. Lunch will be served following morning worship.

Bonfire and Hotdog Roast
2023-11-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Blankenship Church, 3602 Midland Rd.
Blankenship UMC will be having a Bonfire and Hotdog Roast at the church on Midland Road on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 5:30 until 8:30. Everyone is invited to join for food and fellowship.

Fall Festival Fundraiser
2023-11-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Coldwell Banker, 1708 N. Main St., Shelbyville
Coldwell Banker Southern Realty will be hosting and sponsoring a Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1708 N. Main St. All proceeds to benefit New Destiny Dog Rescue. The event is also sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. and a live radio show will be hosted by 93.9 the Duck. The event will have food trucks, dog groomers, bake sale, face painting, bounce house, animal balloons, giveaways and door prizes, silent auction, and dog food donations welcome.

VFW Breakfast
2023-11-11 07:00 - 09:30 | VFW Post, 1320 Depot Street, Shelbyville
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5019, and its Auxiliary will host their 2nd Saturday of the month Fundraiser Breakfast Saturday, Nov. 11, from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the VFW Post, 1320 Depot Street. Enjoy company and home cooked food before the Veterans’ Day Parade. Carry-outs are available. For more information call Alex at 615-513-7959.

Bedford Co. Conservatives
2023-11-09 19:00 | Ag Center, 2119 Midland Rd.
The “Conservatives of Bedford County” will be meeting on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Ag Center.

Church Revival
2023-11-09 18:00 - 2023-11-11 19:00 | 101 Church St.
The First Seventh Day Adventist Church of Shelbyville is hosting a revival running from Nov. 9 – 11 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. nightly at 101 Church St.

Food Distribution
2023-11-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Ag Center, 2119 Midland Rd.
There will be a Commodity Food Distribution for Bedford County residents on Tues., Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Ag Center, 2119 Midland Rd., in Shelbyville. For questions, call 931-685-9962.

Good Samaritan Bag Day
2023-11-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Good Samaritan Thrift Store, 201 E. Highland Ave.
Good Samaritan Bag Day will be Mon., Nov. 6, at 201 E. Highland from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Dentistry
2023-11-03 07:30 | First Baptist Church, 304 E. Depot St.
Free dentistry at Hometown Care Day will be Friday, Nov. 3, starting at 7:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 304 E. Depot St. in Shelbyville. Extractions, fillings, and cleanings will be done by Drs. Chelsey Crowell Gregory and Zachary Gregory. For questions, call 270-826-2092.

Blood Drive
2023-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 600 N. Brittain St.
First Presbyterian Church, 600 N. Brittain St., will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chili Supper
2023-10-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Normandy Volunteer Fire Department, Normandy, TN
The Normandy Volunteer Fire Department will have a chili supper on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4 – 7 p.m. There will be a live auction at 5 p.m. Cost is $6 for chili, drink, and homemade dessert. Call 931-580-9401 for further information.

Wage-Labor Consultation
2023-10-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Dumasane Consultation Services, LLC, 210 S. Main St., Shelbyville
Dumasane Consultation Services will be hosting a free bilingual workshop covering labor laws on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Topics include the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and other USDOL laws. Hear from Sipho Dumasane and Kimberly A. McGahey. To RSVP call 931-402-4102 or 615-877-7875, or email sindi3905@hotmail.com.

Home Energy Workshop
2023-10-17 18:00 | DREMC, 1411 Madison St.
DREMC will host a free Home Energy Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at 1411 Madison St. Learn how to reduce your electric bill before winter arrives. Get energy-saving advice on energy efficiency improvements from DREMC’s Residential Energy Advisor. And learn about programs and services to assist with the projects. A light supper will be provided. For more information about DREMC’s Home Energy Workshops or to enroll, visit www.dremc.com/workshop or call (931) 680-5880. Due to limited space, please reserve your seat in advance.

Democratic Party Meeting
2023-10-16 18:00 | El Mexico, 724 N. Main St.
The Bedford County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, at the El Mexico Mexican Restaurant at 724 N. Main Street in Shelbyville.

Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
2023-10-15 19:00 - 2023-10-17 19:00 | Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, 1606 TN-130, Shelbyville
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church will be hosting a revival from Oct. 15 to 17 at 7 p.m. each night. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. each night, and the speaker will be Chris Harris. Everyone is welcome.

Breast Cancer Awareness
2023-10-15 10:00 | Sevier Street First Baptist Church, 921 Sevier St., Shelbyville
The Sevier Street First Baptist Church will host a Breast Cancer Awareness program on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Minister Donna Perkins of Chattanooga. Lunch will be served.

“Music in Raus”
2023-10-14 18:30 - 21:00 | 110 John Brinkley Rd
“Music in Raus” will be Saturday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 110 John Brinkley Rd. in Shelbyville. The event is a tri-county historical preservation fundraising event focused on restoring and preserving the Raus Schoolhouse. The night will feature Midnight Jane, a silent auction, a historical slideshow, and great BBQ.

Chili Supper
2023-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Blankenship Church, 3602 Midland Rd.
Blankenship UMC, 3602 Midland Rd., will be hosting a Chili Supper and Singing event on Oct. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. They will have home cooked chili over an open fire, gospel singing, and a goody basket raffle. Prices are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
