October 19, 2026
Education
Possible gun threat at Shelbyville Central High School deemed invalid
STAFF REPORT A recent incident happened at Shelbyville Central High School involving a claim from a student to a parent that another student was planning to bring a gun to…
Harris Middle School teacher placed on leave amid assault allegations
STAFF REPORT Assault allegations place a Harris Middle School teacher on administrative leave after an incident has been reported to school leadership and law enforcement. The Dec. 18 incident occurred…
BCS Superintendent Announces Retirement Following Completion of Five Years of Service
Bedford County Schools (BCS) Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett has announced her plan to retire effective June 1, 2026, following the completion of her contract. Dr. Garrett was initially appointed under…
BCS’ Director of Technology Christy Williams Appointed to Statewide Technology Association Board
Bedford County Schools (BCS) is proud to announce that Director of Technology Christy Williams has been appointed to serve on the Tennessee Educational Technology Association (TETA) Board. This prestigious appointment…
Cascade High School student wins Red Cross scholarship
SHELBYVILLE, TN November 14, 2025 — Kaegan Young of Shelbyville helped save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive and earned a $2,500 scholarship as a result…
Community High School Holds Haunted Trail Charity Event
Breanna Nolen Intern Community High School organized their very first haunted trail on Oct. 22. The event consisted of a hayride, movie night, bonfire and a concession stand. This event…
Catie Boyce Gentry and Sterling Woodruff working on handing out auction items. Liberty School held their fall festival on Thursday, October 16th. It was a fun evening filled with…
TDOE & Belmont University Name 71 School Leaders to 2025-26 Tennessee Rural Principals Network
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), in partnership with Belmont University, has named 71 school leaders to participate in the 2025-26 cohort of the Tennessee Rural Principals Network (TRPN). Among…
Cascade FFA Chapter Earns Prestigious 3-Star Ranking in National FFA Awards
The Cascade High School FFA chapter has been recognized as a 3-Star Chapter in the 2025 National Chapter Award Program by the National FFA Organization, placing it among the top…
BCS Holds Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for Thomas Magnet
Photo by Brady Flanigan Members of Bedford County Schools gathered Thursday, Aug. 22, to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating the newest expansion of Thomas Magnet School in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The…