Bedford County Post

Primary Election Day
2024-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
If you are voting on Election Day, you must vote at your assigned precinct.

Diabetes Management Class
2024-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Senior Citizens Center, 111 J.G. Helton Dr., Shelbyville
This six-week program is designed to help people with diabetes learn how to manage their disease and improve their health. Some of the topics covered include nutrition, controlling blood sugar, exercise, stress management, foot care, etc. The program is offered free of charge and will be taught by UT/TSU Extension and the Health Department on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. on March 6 through April 10 at the Shelbyville/Bedford County Senior Citizens Center. People who have diabetes, pre-diabetes, care for someone or anyone who wants to know more about the care of diabetes are welcome. You must pre-register by calling the Extension Office at 684-5971.

Sobriety Checkpoint
2024-03-07 21:00
A sobriety checkpoint will be present on Thursday, March 7, at 9 p.m. on S.R. 82 at the 6.5 miles marker in Bedford County.

Spaghetti Supper
2024-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Blankenship Church, 3602 Midland Rd.
Blankenship Community Church will be holding a spaghetti supper on Saturday, March 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church, 3602 Midland Rd. The cost will be $10 per plate and will include spaghetti, bread, drink and desert. Funds raised will benefit the Blankenship Women’s Group in their missions.

Spring in Wartrace
2024-03-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Downtown Wartrace, Wartrace
This event will be Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be there and available for photos. There will also be face painting and if you wear your Easter Bonnet or Hat, you will qualify for a drawing.

Bedford Together
2024-03-23 14:00 - 20:00 | Shelbyville Square, 1 Public Square, Shelbyville
Youth Leadership Bedford, in partnership with Tony Rice, will be hosting “Bedford Together” on Saturday, March 23, on the Shelbyville Square from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will have games, live entertainment, and food trucks.

Kindergarten Registration
2024-03-26 08:30 - 14:00
Kindergarten Registration will be May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at each elementary school (Cartwright registration will be hosted at East Side Elementary School & Eakin Elementary School).

Good Friday
2024-03-29
County offices closed for Good Friday.

Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 10:00 | Blankenship Church, 3602 Midland Rd.
Blankenship Community Church, 3602 Midland Rd., will be holding a Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., March 30, at 10 a.m.

Sip and Read Tea Party
2024-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 | First Community Bank, 207 Elm St., Shelbyville
In honor of Women’s History Month, Gilliland Historical Society will be hosting a “Sip and Read Tea Party” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 30, at the First Community Bank Conference Room, 207 Elm St. There will be a guest appearance by Dr. Avila (Ivy) Hendricks Nilon. Call Rosie Biggs at 615-631-1875 for reservations.

VFW Meeting
2024-04-01 18:00 | 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 | 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.
