Bedford County Post

Can you go tuition free? Let’s find out. AA/EEO/disability/vet mtsu.edu/MTfree Bell Buckle • Flat Creek • Normandy • Raus • Shelbyville • Unionville • Wartrace $1 Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Vol. 1 No. 45 B EDFORD C OUNTY P OST North Brittain St. reopening Page 3 Sports Page 12 From staff reports A Better Bedford”, a new bi-partisan po- litical action committee dedicated to champion- ing policies rooted in sen- sibility and partnership while promoting e ff orts that create wide-ranging opportunities for all citi- zens of Shelbyville and Bedford County, Tennes- see o ffi cially launched Monday. With a focus on in- novative approaches to collaboration and com- munity advancement, “A Better Bedford” aims to provide a balanced ap- proach to governance by supporting informed and accountable leaders and candidates. As the political land- scape at every level of government continues to evolve, the organiza- tion recognizes the im- portance of proactive advocacy to ensure the advancement of their community through the e ff orts of empowered and informed voters. David Co ff ey, Chair- man of “A Better Bed- ford”, expressed enthu- siasm about the PAC’s mission. “We believe that an informed electorate is es- sential for the prosperity of Bedford County,” Cof- fey said. “Through stra- tegic engagement and collaboration with our local decision-makers, A Better Bedford will seek to promote policies and to support leaders that are committed to serving all members of our com- munity.” “A Better Bedford” has formed an executive committee comprised of engaged leaders in Shelbyville and Bedford County. In addition to grow- ing their membership, the organization’s immediate “A Better Bedford” Seeks to Support Visionary Leaders and Build Coalition of Informed Voters “ A festive day in Bedford County Anyone who thinks there is nothing to do in Shelbyville or Bedford County wasn’t around Saturday. For car enthusiasts the “Cops and Rodders” car show attracted a large number of entries and spectators with the money going to support the Shelbyville Police Benevolent Fund. The square was buzzing with the Juneteenth celebration billed as “A Day of Freedom” with a day filled with a parade, speeches and music. Bell Buckle’s RC and Moon Pie Festival attract- ed visitors from as far away as California includ- ing some Elvis sightings with the theme of “Viva Bell Buckle”. –Photos by Diandra Womble and Mark McGee New industry announced at Council meeting By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com A new industry is coming to Shelbyville. City Manager Scott Collins announced during his report at the regular meeting of the Shelbyville City Council that Boro Bullets is planning to start produc- tion in July. Collins gave credit to the City’s Economic Devel- opment Team for attracting Boro Bullets. City Council close to fi nalizing budget for fi scal 2024-25 By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com O ne non-pro fi t got a raise. One asked for a raise and didn’t receive it. During a rundown of the City of Shelbyville budget dur- ing a workshop council members checked their list and checked them twice. Some department heads left with a less than happy feeling on the outcome of the vot- ing. None of the votes were o ffi cial but provide an indication of what the fi nal budget will be for Fiscal 2024/25. The Shelbyille-Bedford Coun- ty Senior Citizens Center, mak- ing their fi rst request for a budget increase since 2006, asked for a $1,000 raise over their usually $16,000 allotment. Center director Sonia Miller pointed out that in the last 18 years the cost of communications, print- ing, maintenance and repair and insurance have increased by a com- bined 58 percent. Their request has been tentatively approved. See New, 3A See Bedford, Page 5 See City, Page 5