Shelbyville Couple Helping Others

December 12, 2023

For a number of years, a Shelbyville couple – who choose not to be publicly recognized – has made annual donations during the Christmas season to Shelbyville and Bedford County law enforcement, fire protection, and animal welfare agencies.

This year’s checks were distributed on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the historic Bedford County Courthouse.

From left are Chief Mark Thomas of Bedford County Fire Department; Chief Matt Doak of Shelbyville Fire Department; Deputy Chief Brian Crews of Shelbyville Police Department; Diane Forbes of Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic; Jane De Atley of Shelbyville & Bedford County Humane Association; and Director Josie Lowery of Bedford County Animal Control. Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Austin Swing, also received a donation.

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.