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Saturday is Daffodil Day in Bell Buckle

Glorious daffodils!

The 47th annual Bell Buckle Daffodil Day is this Saturday.

Johnny Reed's on a mission to help others through his tragedy.
Original painting by Clover Honey of Unionville.
Dedication. Discipline. Desire. Devotion. These four “Ds” sum up Gracie Hensley and her quest to someday be part of the U.S. Olympic skeet shooting team. In June she finished at …
There’s been an initiative in Normandy to unite the three prominent churches in town: First Baptist Church, Normandy Presbyterian Church, and the Normandy United Methodist Church. As many …
Other local news

Arenacross Championship Set for Championship Rounds at Cooper Steel Arena This Weekend

The final rounds of the Arenacross Championships at Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville are set to begin on March 8th and 9th. We talked to Tristar MX owner Bobby Snyder on how the sport has grown here already.

Eaglettes’ Hoops Head Coach Kyle Turnham Stepping Down

In a shocking move, Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes’ Basketball head coach Kyle Turnham has announced that he has resigned from his position in a statement released by Bedford County …

Back of building collapses on East Depot

The back of a building (next to Bocelli's and across from the Capri Theatre) collapsed on Friday. Shelbyville Police have streets blocked surrounding the structure. SPD urges residents to stay away from the area as it potentially dangerous. Update: The structure was taken down on Friday night.

Opioid Settlement dollars available by application

A new, local, Opioid Settlement committee has been organized to distribute funds which Bedford County and many other counties will receive as a result of a national civil suit against several major pharma companies. OPIOID GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION MEETING ABOUT THE OPIOID GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS MARCH 11, 2024 - 10:00 AM CONFERENCE ROOM 100 200 DOVER STREET SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160 To request an application or ask any questions, Contact the Opioid Contract Administrator at the email address: bedford-opioid@shelbyvilleclinic.org.
Top sports story

Golden Eagles Rout Central Magnet in Season Opener

Stephen Bobo (12) delivers a pitch during his solid four-inning outing at Central Magnet.
The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles handled the Murfreesboro Central Magnet Tigers on the road with ease, 16-5, on Monday.
Sports columns
When it comes time to settle into summer, theres’ a few things that I can pretty much hang my hat on. For starters, it’s an incredibly slow time for sports, and after the break-neck pace …
Change can be good, but change can also be scary.  If you haven’t seen the news surrounding the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and their conference scheduling format, then you’re in …
It’s been over a week since the terrifying injury to Damar Hamlin and it’s safe to say that single injury may have changed the NFL forever. During the first quarter last week, the Buffalo …
To say it has been a rollercoaster of a season for the Tennessee Titans would be an understatement.  After starting 0-2, the Titans won seven of their next eight games, which included a …
It’s officially time to hit the panic button for the Tennessee Titans. On Christmas Eve, the Titans saw the Houston Texans snap a nine-game skid in Nashville and the Titans’ grip on the …
High school sports
Champs Shutout Richland in Season Opener
The Cascade Champions started their campaign on the diamond with an impressive 8-0 win at Richland on Monday.
Lady Champs Head Coach Janie Demonbreum (center) gives her team final pre-game instructions before Monday's Region 5-AA Semifinal
Lady Champs’ Campaign Weathered at Loretto
The Cascade Lady Champions' season came to an end in the second Region 5-AA semifinal on Monday night against Loretto.
Eaglettes' Head Coach Kyle Turnham (center) gives out final instructions in the team's pregame huddle.
Eaglettes’ Season Ends in Region Semifinal Against Coffee County
The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes fell to the Coffee County Lady Raiders in the first Region 5-AAAA semifinal on Monday night at Centennial High School, 40-24.
Chris Lawson (center) talks to his team in the pre-game huddle at Loretto.
Champs’ Season Ends At Loretto In Region Quarterfinal
The Cascade Champions were unable to overcome a rough first quarter in Saturday's Region 5-AA Quarterfinal loss, 65-42, at Loretto.
Janie Demonbreum (center) gives her team final pregame instructions before Friday's win.
Lady Champs Advance to Region Semifinals After Taming Lady Panthers
The Cascade Lady Champions advanced to the Region 5-AA semifinals after a 63-42 win over the Lewis County Lady Panthers on Friday night.
From the opinion pages
Columns & Editorials

Progress

Progress is an expensive proposition. It can be painful. It can also be messy as well. I try to stay out of politics in this column. It is reserved for my personal observations, not a place for …

Running a race

One day two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking gas meters in a subdivision. They parked their truck at one end of the street and then …
Letters

Racism, by any other name, is just as perverse

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines racism as, "Racism, noun, a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent …

Letter to the editor: June 3

Dear Editor: Mrs. Zoe Watkins is right on with her insightful editorial in Tuesday's T-G Gazette concerning the importance of local news and the media presenting it.  So many times, folks …
Web extras
When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other better.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring …
How the Academy Awards became ‘the biggest international fashion show free-for-all’
The Oscars are no longer just a celebration of movies. They’ve also become a fashion show, with fans, designers and the media celebrating and critiquing Hollywood celebrities as they stroll, pause and pose on the red carpet of the annual awards ceremony. …
A simple 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home
Edmunds has a 5-step checklist for homeowners ready to install an electric vehicle charger.
How non-English language cinema is reshaping the Oscars landscape
This year, of the 10 films nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, three of them – “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Past Lives” and “The Zone of Interest” – are non-English language films. …