News for Bedford County, Tennnessee
In 1974, the City of Shelbyville and Bedford County signed a contract under which the city voluntarily gave up its portion of a sales tax increase, which was passed that year so that the money could be used for new school construction. The city is now seeking to end that agreement, which would return that …
City of Shelbyville Seeks to End Sales Tax Agreement with Bedford County Read More »
The Shelbyville Police Department is requesting your assistance. On February 5th, 2024, the Shelbyville Police Department received a report of a runaway juvenile. 15-year-old Iziah Gutierrez left his residence on foot with no known direction of travel. In addition to Iziah’s disappearance, it has come to Shelbyville Police’s attention that he took two firearms from …
Nearly every county in Tennessee ended 2023 with lower unemployment, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Ninety-two of the state’s 95 counties posted rates in December that came in lower than their November statistics. Moore County continued to have the lowest unemployment rate in the state, with a …
The VFW Post 10904 in Manchester will host an Awards Night for students and teachers on Monday, Feb 12. The teacher was selected as the top teacher from the nominations they received. The Patriots Pen essay competition is for middle school students. VFW National picks a topic, and students are asked to write an essay …
The Shelbyville Police Department needs your assistance identifying an individual who assaulted a clerk at the Dollar General Store on Lane Parkway on Tuesday, January 23rd. Although the photos are not very clear, if you recognize the man or have any information regarding his identity, please contact the Shelbyville Police Department at 931-684-5811.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office proudly announce that 196 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants as part of the $10 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Area fire departments: Alto Oak Grove, Bedford County, Broadview, Capitol Hill, Hillsboro, Lincoln County, New Union, Town …
Jeff Sweeney, owners’ representative for Bedford County government construction projects, reported to the county’s Financial Management Committee on Tuesday night, Jan. 23, that the county has achieved more than $1 million in savings on the new Cartwright Elementary School under construction on the north side of Shelbyville. “I think we’ve really done a good job …
Seven-Figure Savings Achieved on Bedford County’s Cartwright Elementary Project Read More »
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham praised county departments for their work last week in addressing an unprecedented winter weather event. “When you have half a foot of snow, combined with temperatures in the teens and single digits, it creates problems,” said Graham. “Our emergency services don’t have the option of shutting down and staying home. …
Bedford County Mayor Thanks Employees for their Hard Work Addressing Winter Storm Read More »
Some Shelbyville residents have been warned to boil their water before using it. The Shelbyville water system has experienced a significant loss of water pressure in the Flat Creek area due to a lack of water supply at the Lake Elaine Road booster station. The Shelbyville water system is asking customers on the following roads …
Coffee County Government offices will remain open on Friday, according to County Mayor Judd Matheny, except for the Coffee County Circuit Court office. They will only open between 10 am-2 pm on Friday. Coffee County General Sessions Civil Court cases scheduled for Friday, January 19, have been reset to Friday, March 15. Coffee County Circuit …
