The 3rd Annual American Mule and Bluegrass Festival is transitioning to the American Mule & Music Association and will take place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. At Cooper Steel Arena, 721 Whitthorne St. Shelbyville. Education, mules, crafts, family fun, and good music is on the agenda. Entry ticket prices will be donation only. Visit

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.

The Normandy Board of Mayor and Alderman will meet on Oct. 9 at City Hall at 5 p.m. for a work session and 6 p.m. for the public meeting.

The Shelbyville-Bedford County Senior Citizens Center, 111 J.G. Helton Dr., will be hosting an indoor yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 11 a.m. All proceeds go to the center. They are also accepting donations of gently-used items that day. To help or for questions, call Nellie at 931-684-0019.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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