October 19, 2026
News
Pat Mathis appointed as Deputy Chief
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Pat Mathis has a new title and his third new office location in the past 10 years at the Shelbyville Police Department. Mathis, a veteran law…
USDA cracks down on Walking Horse industry with stronger rules
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Once again, the future of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry hangs in the balance, and once again, the rulings of the United States Department of Agriculture…
State announces $163M to expand broadband
United Communications, Bedford Co. to be included From Staff Reports Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced on Tuesday that…
Witness Fawn Weaver Attempt to Break a GUINNESS World Record LIVE at Humble Baron on Sunday, May 5
Are you ready to witness history being made?! Fawn Weaver – the Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey – is poised to break a GUINNESS world record at…
USDA releases new HPA rule
From Staff Reports The United States Department of Agriculture released a copy of the new Horse Protection Act rule that will be published in the upcoming weeks and will be…
EAGLES’ HEARTBEAT
Trice rejoins Eagles after near-fatal incident By GARY JOHNSON Sports Writer It’s amazing how a tragic event can end up being a huge blessing in disguise. Such was the case…
Chris White, Planning Dept. receive national award
Model focuses on optimal renewable energy zones By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedordcountypost.com Chris White, County Director of Planning and Zoning, was selected by the American Planning Association (APA) to receive the…
Shelbyville Planning Commission defers 307-unit PUD
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com The Shelbyville Municipal Planning Commission considered a number of proposals, both residential and commercial, but avoided what was expected to be the most controversial item. Prior…
Gov. Lee, Commissioner McWhorter announce $163M to expand broadband
United Communications, Bedford Co. to be included NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced on Tuesday that the…
Duck River listed as ‘threatened river’
BY MARK MCGEE mcgee@bedfordcountypost.com The crown jewel of Tennessee Rivers could soon be losing some of its luster. That is the concern of the American Rivers group which has named…