EVENTS| Shelbyville — Historic Shelbyville exists as a town rich in history. The pre-Civil War community boasts one of the first public squares built in southern, middle Tennessee. The original square and courthouse were laid out around 1810. Since then, the courthouse has been destroyed and replaced four times. Five different Bedford County courthouse buildings...
REGIONAL NEWS | Events — MTSU recently announced a planned lecture by American professor of animal science and autism spokesperson, Temple Grandin. The event will take place on Monday, November 11 at 7 p.m. in Tucker Theater. The event is free and open to the general public but you must have a ticket to attend....
ARTS & CULTURE | Film — A new documentary, Filling the Void, which explores the heroic efforts of four climber / land conservation groups to obtain Denny Cove inside South Cumberland State Park for permanent protection and climbing access will premiere on September 26 in Nashville. Steep South produced the film. Located off Scenic Highway...
REGIONAL NEWS (Marshall County) — Interest in sheep or goat farming in southern, middle Tennessee? The UT Extension office will offer a Master Small Ruminant Producer Program on September 18-20 in Marshall County. Instructors will cover topics such as nutrition, reproduction, forages, health, facilities and more. Those who complete the program will be eligible for...
LOCAL NEWS — On September 22, 1969, after almost five years of planning and work, Motlow State Community College opened its doors to 551 students on 187 acres in Moore County. The Motlow family of Lynchburg donated the land. Because of this generous gift and State Senator Reagor Motlow’s contributions to education in Tennessee, Governor...
Featuring Lynchburg’s own Daniel Hardin EVENTS — You may already know about bluegrass powerhouse Becky Buller. She’s an eight time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) winner. In fact she made history in 2016 by becoming the first artist ever to win both instrumental and vocal categories. She’s the first female to win Fiddle Player of...