April 21, 2026
Lifestyle
Chain saw art is Marshalek’s niche
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer The first hint that something might be interesting is the large Bigfoot lurking in the woods just off Pickle Road. An…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
Final Senior Tax Freeze Study Committee Held
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The final Joint Senior Tax Freeze Study Committee between Bedford County and the City of Shelbyville was held on April 14…
News
The Fly Arts Center hosts TDHR Job Fair
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The Tennessee Department of Human Resources (TDHR) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) hosted a “Community Job and Resources” event in conjunction with the Fly Arts Center on April 8. Businesses, non-profits, and government services were present at the event, allowing for residents in the community to connect with potential work opportunities…
Entertainment
Historical Figures of Bedford County: Ike Farrar
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Among one of the most integrated members of the community for decades, Isaiah “Ike” Farrar legacy in Flat Creek and Bedford County as a whole is longstanding. Born in 1919, Ike was born to the Farrar family who has resided in the Middle Tennessee for generations and throughout his life would…
Special Sections
Sports
Viqueens Down Summertown, Escape Eagleville in Extra Inning Slugfest
SHAWN DIGIANFELICE Sports Writer Community combined a dominant pitching performance with timely hitting, defeating Summertown on Monday before rallying for a walk-off win over Eagleville…
Education
Motlow Brings its Aviation Simulation Lab to the Airport
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer Motlow State Community College (MSCC) has moved its state-of-the-art Aviation Simulation Lab equipment to the Shelbyville Municipal Airport, further increasing accessibility…