May 17, 2026
News
‘This is our history!’
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com “This historical journey is dedicated to our ancestors who lived in Bedford County from 1820 to 2020. From slavery to Jim… Login to continue reading Login…
Text-to-911 is live in Bedford County
Shelbyville – Bedford County Emergency Communications District (BEDFORD COUNTY 911) is announcing to the public that Text-To-911 is now available to all citizens of Bedford… Login to continue reading Login…
The importance of local developers
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Everyone is coming to Shelbyville and Bedford County. At least is appears to be that way. Bedford County’s growth rate is… Login to continue reading Login…
Shelbyville renters, advocates hold public hearing
STAFF REPORT Renters “fed up with high rent and hazardous conditions” held a public hearing Saturday on the lawn of the Bedford County Historic Courthouse. According… Login to continue reading Login…
Reducing property tax, adding wheel tax
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com A proposal to implement a wheel tax while reducing the property tax rate was presented by Commissioners Drew Hooker and… Login to continue reading Login…
‘A different time’
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfodcountypost.com In 1966, deaths in the Vietnam War tripled prompting an increase in anti-war protest. Actor, and future president Ronald Reagan, was… Login to continue reading Login…
Helping the most vulnerable
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Beginning with this fiscal year, Bedford County government will now be matching the State of Tennessee’s property tax relief program… Login to continue reading Login…
Former Governor Don Sundquist passes
Former Governor Don Sundquist passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old. Born in Moline, Illinois… Login to continue reading Login…
DREMC elects Brian Riddle
Shelbyville – Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) announced the election of Brian Riddle of Bedford County to serve a three-year term as board director… Login to continue reading Login…
Coming Soon – Bedford County Post
The Bedord County Post in Tennessee, a local news source for the community will be active soon. Keep Checking back to Bedfordcountypost.com for updates… Login to continue reading Login Sign…