July 7, 2026
Lifestyle
City Employee Spotlight: Buck Vallad
JAMES WOODStaff Writer Building roads has always been part of Buck Vallad’s life and Shelbyville has been no exception in his journey of working across…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
Elliott and Sweeney debate their visions of the Sheriff ’s Office
C hief Deputy Nikia Elliott and Lt. John Sweeney faced off in debate over their visions of the future of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office…
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News
Bedford County celebrates America's 250th
JAMES WOODStaff Writer As the country turned 250 over the weekend, residents across Bedford County celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the Town of Wartrace’s firework show and Shelbyville Parks and Recreation’s largest Fourth of July event yet at its “Star Spangled Spectacular.” H.V. Griffin Park With live music from Ken Buck…
Entertainment
Deputy Chief Pat Mathis reflects on 38 year career
JAMES WOODStaff Writer After serving for 38 years, Deputy Chief Pat Mathis shared his story in law enforcement starting from his time at the Bedford County Jail to serving as second-in-command at the Shelbyville Police Department (SPD). His father, Owen Mathis, who served with the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), made Mathis and his family…
Sports
Voices from the Dugout: Bedford County Coaches Speak Out
SHAWN DIGIANFELICE Sports Writer As part of the Bedford County Post’s summer sports coverage, we reached out to high school softball coaches across the county…
Education
Meet School Superintendent Tim Harwell
JAMES WOODStaff Writer As of June 2, Tim Harwell has taken up the mantle from his position of Assistant Superintendent to become School Superintendent to…