October 19, 2026
News
Update on Juvenile Detention Facility
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com At last Tuesday’s Courthouse and Property Meeting, Jeff Sweeney provided updated information on the new Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center. He said the state had two…
City officials dive into ‘Retail Strategies’
The City of Shelbyville is experiencing fast-paced growth, but millions in potential revenue are spent outside of the city’s designated trade area. City manager Scott Collins, City Recorder Lisa Smith,…
Application for airport improvements grant passed
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com In a special called meeting of the Shelbyville City Council Monday Mayor Randy Carroll was authorized to sign Airport Layout Plan Forecast Revisions as well as…
Fire destroys house in Wartrace
STAFF REPORT The Bedford County Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Sunday night in Wartrace. Calls came into the 911 Communications Center shortly after 7 p.m. reporting a…
Building collapses on Shelbyville Square
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com Many were surprised by the seemingly sudden collapse of the back of a building on the Shelbyville Square around noon on Friday. Efforts by local emergency…
More than a clinic
By ZOË WATKINS zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com At Tuesday’s monthly Rules and Legislative Committee, representatives from the Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County (CCSBC) presented information about some of the clinic’s beneficial…
Other items discussed at City Council meeting
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com A potential soccer complex wasn’t the only item in the agenda for the Shelbyville City Council. In other action council members unanimously approved: * Despite three…
Residents argue for new soccer complex
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com Soccer is the biggest sport in the world and many people think it should be the most popular sport in Shelbyville and Bedford County as well.…
Planning for inevitable growth
By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com On Thursday, City Mayor Randy Carroll, members of the Shelbyville Planning Commission, the Shelbyville Power, Water and Sewerage System (SPWS), city department heads and concerned citizens…
Structure fire claims life
STAFF REPORT A fire at the home of 307 Ledgeview Drive left one dead and another injured after abruptly breaking out yesterday afternoon. An active investigation is underway to determine…