News for Bedford County, Tennnessee
Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics. Bedford County up 11% from 2021. $27.6 million Coffee County up 13%. $137.9 million Franklin County up 4%. $57.2 million Grundy County up 17%. 14.2 million Lincoln County …
Tourism Dollars Spent are Up throughout the Area Read More »
The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) hosted the South Central Fall District Meeting at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville on September 14. “TSBA’s Fall District Meetings provide our staff with the opportunity to speak with our members and listen to their concerns on multiple topics. This allows us to advocate effectively on their behalf while …
Motlow’s Smyrna campus recently became the College’s third site to receive an ambulance simulator for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program. A crew worked for three days straight to build the simulator, giving instructors a new resource to expand the simulations and training available to students. The purpose of the simulator is to create scenarios …
There will be a charity fundraiser at Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Shelbyville, TN, on Friday, September 15, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Half of the benefits will go to Skills Development to help support our clients. About Skills: Skills Development Services, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides services for people with intellectual and developmental challenges …
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Bedford County on Saturday, September 16. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to live in …
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The Tennessee Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, has awarded 37 matching grants totaling over $1.1 million from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund allocated to non-profits, municipalities, universities, and civic organizations across the state to support the preservation of historic and archaeological resources. Bedford County Town of Bell Buckle $4,800 to restore the exterior …
On Saturday, September 9, the NFL Alumni Association Tennessee Chapter is teaming up with the Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County (CCsBC) to host a community public health event and provide residents with critical education and screenings ahead of the Fall and Winter seasons. This comes at a critical time with flu season around …
Schools across the state have been applying for part of the nearly $200 million in school safety grant money since June. All public schools and private schools are eligible to apply for two grants. So far, here is a list of allocations:
Bedford County Emergency Communications District (BEDFORD COUNTY 911) is announcing to the public that Text-To-911 is now available to all citizens of Bedford County. “Bedford County 9-1-1 is pleased to announce that our citizens and those visiting Bedford County can now send a text to 9-1-1 if they are experiencing an emergency and aren’t able …
The vast majority of counties in Tennessee experienced a decrease in their unemployment rates during July, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Seventy-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported lower unemployment compared to the county statistics for June. Williamson, Cheatham, Sevier, and Moore counties all had the lowest rates of unemployment at …
