October 19, 2026
News
Partnership studies housing growth, prices
BY MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypopst.com How many homes will be built in Shelbyville and Bedford County in the next five years? How much will they cost to buy or rent? The…
Teacher Carry Bill makes its way to State House
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com As the Teacher Carry Bill made its way through the Tennessee State House on April 23 after passing through the Senate on April 9, some find…
26 horses seized for malnourishment
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com On Monday, Bedford County Animal Control seized all 26 horses from a property on Highway 130 East for being undernourished and emaciated. According to BCAC Director…
Valley Home Farm Meet and Greet
UPDATE: Only *eight* tickets are remaining for this event. Call 931-389-9450 to reserve your spot. By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com The family owners at Valley Home Farm, 310 Potts Rd. in…
Submit Your Photos for Mother’s Day
Submit or drop off your Mother’s Day photos to The Bedford County Post for a chance to be featured in the May 8th edition! Please include a caption or the…
Shelbyville Council approves grant application
Fire Dept. could add 6 firemen with funds By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Like most government departments the City of Shelbyville’s Fire Department needs help to remain effective in the face…
Deputy Chief Brian Crews resigns from SPD
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com He wasn’t influenced in his career choice by anything he saw on television. No family members spent their lives in law enforcement. But from the moment…
Former Wartrace fire chief speaks on department challenges
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Wartrace Fire Chief Mike DeJesus officially resigned from his role two weeks ago after serving in the department for nearly nine years. Like many small-town fire…
Scott Spence leaves DREMC
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Like David Crockett of Alamo fame, Scott Spence has said good-bye to Tennessee and moved to Texas. Spence is the new President and Chief Executive Officer…
Commission discusses bypass expansion, road repaving
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com A resolution urging acceleration of the completion of Shelbyville’s 437 Bypass was read and passed unanimously by the Bedford County Board of Commissioners at last week’s…