Bedford County Courthouse Christmas Tree Lighting took place on Thursday

November 30, 2023

**Saxophonist Roslyn Malone. All photos provided by Bedford County Government**

Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership, Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, and Bedford County Government hosted a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on the Bedford County Courthouse grounds on Thursday night, Nov. 30. Saxophonist Roslyn Malone performed, Santa Claus greeted his fans, a penguin handed out candy.

Shane Hooper of Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership, Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham, and State Rep. / Speaker Pro Tem Pat Marsh made remarks. The Coffee Break, Pope’s Café, and the popcorn stand on the square were open to serve the crowd.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.