October 19, 2026
News
DISTRICT 7 SEAT VACANCY
By Zoë Watkins Commissioner Julie Sanders will be vacating her seat in the 7th County District after 10 years of serving. At Tuesday’s Rules and Legislative Committee meeting, three possible…
TVA gets Normandy, Tim’s Ford summer-ready
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedforcountypost.com With summer around the corner, more and more people are expected to frequent the local waterways, including Normandy and Tim’s Ford Reservoirs as well as the…
Split commission eventually passes $10M projects bundle
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com After a contentious Board of Commissioners meeting on May 14, the resolution to pass a $10 million capital outlay note to fund several county and school…
Future of Walking Horse industry up in the air
Correction: The original story quoted Mark Farrar as saying, “We are asking for any kind of special treatment,” when it should read, “We aren’t asking for any kind of special…
Wastewater moratorium announced
STAFF REPORT Jason Reese, general manager of Shelbyville Power, Water and Sewer System (SPWS) informed City Council members at the study session for May about a moratorium. His announcement stated…
Landlord transparency becomes law in Tennessee
From Staff Reports The Tennessee State Assembly passed amended versions of House Bill 1814 and Senate Bill 1694 in the final days of the 2024 legislative session, providing additional protections…
CEMETERY RIBBON CUTTING
Photo by Mark McGee The City of Shelbyville held a ribbon cutting for the columbarium at Willow Mount Cemetery last Wednesday. It is designed for people to be able to…
Council approves retail development service
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com The City of Shelbyville moved forward with its plans for retail development as Shelbyville City Council members unanimously approved a professional services contract with Retail Strategies,…
Pat Marsh secures $10K for the Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Speaker Pro Tempore Pat Marsh, R-Shelbyville, secured $10,500 in state funding to help care and maintain the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Bell Buckle. The Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial was…
Tony Rice Center expands facility
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com “Everyone has a story to tell; you just have to be willing to listen.” That is a quote written on a whiteboard at the Tony Rice…