Dawn Hankins

3 weeks ago | t-g.com | Dawn Hankins

The Artist’s Hoard will officially open its doors this weekend, supplying the Shelbyville area with a new, cozy, colorful corner. It’s a bright spot located at 846 Union Street-next door to Piggly Wiggly market off Highway 41A North. Shelbyville natives and residents, Heather and David Fry, are hoping to make the new store this area’s go-to spot for high-quality art supplies, unique stationery and gifts. Workshops will also be held.

1 month ago | t-g.com | Dawn Hankins

Bedford County Veterans Council will present a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. on the south side of the public square. Speakers include Deputy Chief of Staff of Intelligence for the TN National Guard Tommie Boleyn and Paul Engel, local Constitutional scholar. Boleyn first enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in August of 1982 while still attending high school.

1 month ago | t-g.com | Dawn Hankins

‘To err is to sell insurance; To be divine, check your integrity Posted Friday, May 23, 2025 12:11 pm Many people in this community would likely admit a good role model for graduating seniors about to jettison off to new careers would be local Shield of Shelter agent and Bedford County’s own Tina Patterson Davenport. Most would likely note, as well, that Tina is someone who exudes a sense of warm-heartedness, sincerity, joy and happiness. Believe it or not, she’s an insurance agent! Yes, she...

1 month ago | t-g.com | Dawn Hankins

Last week, 13 Bedford County Commissioners went with advice from their legal team and decided to appeal the lawsuit decision with the City. The judge from Murfreesboro handed down the opinion in favor of the City a couple weeks ago. Now that the County has decided to appeal his decision, basically the process starts all over and could take another year to process. In addition, it is estimated hundreds of thousands of dollars will be spent again on this lawsuit.

2 months ago | t-g.com | Dawn Hankins

Wartrace Strawberry Festival, Saturday, May 10, 9am to 4pm in Historic Downtown Wartrace. It is a family friendly event with food trucks, craft vendors, kid zone, strawberries, “Everything Strawberry” baking contest, “Berry Creative” costume contest, music, parade and much more. Booth spaces are available. Facebook.com/Visit Wartrace or [email protected] or 931-434-7133.