October 19, 2026
Education
Library hosts Local Black Artists exhibit
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com In honor of Black History Month the Gilliland Historical Research Center, Inc., is presenting an exhibit at the Shelbyville-Bedford County Library entitled “Local Black Artists of…
“Love Your Library”
By Margaret Petty SBCPL Library Director As we slide into February after a fun-filled, snowy January, we start thinking about Valentine’s Day and Love. We often use the term without…
Community welcomes new TCAT-S president at reception
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com A reception was held by the Shelbyville-Bedford County Partnership for the new president of Shelbyville’s Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Jimmy L. Wright was appointed as…
Library gets several updates, new display
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com It is a case of better history through modern technology. The Shelbyville-Bedford Public Library has received a tech grant and is putting the money to good…
Student population growth in BCS
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Town halls, hosted by the Bedford County School system, were held at Eakin Elementary and East Side Elementary to discuss rezoning for the new Cartwright Elementary,…
School letter grades explained
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com When school letter grades were released for each school system, some could argue it caused more confusion than celebration. Questions emerged. Why did Eakin and…
Osterhaus ends 26 years with Bedford County 4-H
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Emily Osterhaus, a well-known staple in the local 4-H community, is leaving her position as a youth development leader in Bedford County. She will be pursuing…
Steve Cope: A journey of self-discovery
Bell Buckle native lands life-changing internship Editor’s note: The following news feature contains references and discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. If trophies were given to Maryville College students who…
The power of saying ‘no’
BCS enacts LEAD program By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com In January, Bedford County Schools plan to establish the LEAD program (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) at three schools, including Liberty, Cascade, and…
School Letter Grades released
STAFF REPORT School letter grades were released by the Tennessee Department of Education on Thursday, Dec. 21. Similar to how classroom letter grades provide a snapshot of student learning, school…