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
Former State Senator Jim Tracy passes
MARK MCGEEStaff Writer It was a weekend full of celebrations of our country, but for many in the State of Tennessee the July 4th excitement was tempered by a great loss. Jim Tracy, a former Shelbyville businessman and state politician, passed away late in the afternoon of July 3. Tracy had been fighting the effects…
Entertainment
David Calvin unlocks doors and history
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer David Calvin unlocks doors as part of his work, but he is also known for his ability to unlock history through his discoveries as an avid treasure hunter. Armed with his two metal detectors he searches land and rivers for pieces of our history. He has braved diseases, leeches and even…
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…