Browse Articles in "Shelbyville TN"

October 8, 2009, 7:26pm -
With a full room of spectators and a full plate on the City Council agenda, the matter of Ed Craig's City Manager's position is on the line.   With 4 votes against him, by Jean Pruitt, Al Stephenson, Lee Roy Cunningham, and Thomas Landers, his contract would not be renewed.   Therefore, he would recieve 6 months of his pay that is left on his contract and continue his insurance benefits.   But, here is the wait, in a closing statement, Ed Craig gave a moving speech regarding Shelbyville's continued growth with a ending that give a ...

One of the great surprises for music lovers in the Middle Tennessee area is the Chais Music Hall located in the heart of Wartrace Tennessee in the Walking Horse Hotel originally built in 1917. Driving through the rolling countryside and enjoying the fresh air and beautiful landscape, one can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and see a quieter and more serene side of life.

Owner Joe Peters, a musician, drummer and singer bought the aging hotel in 2005 following the death of his beautiful and supportive wife, Chais, after losing her battle with cancer. Chais had fallen in love with ...

The City Manager, Ed Craig and the Director of Zoning and Codes, Kip Green are under a storm of controversy due to the nature of what was found on Mr. Green's computer.   Mr. Green allegedly misused the city computer to look at adult material deemed inappropriate in nature.   When all was said and done, the City Manager decided it was ok, and ignored the issue.   When pressed about it, he allegedly threw a temper tantrum and screamed, "What is wrong with you Christians?!"  I guess simple work ethics are not in question but someone's religion is?
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Stroll through Living History
Saturday, July 17, there will be a living history encampment along the Duck River, just above the dam, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Adults and young people will be living as they would have in a battlefield camp of the Civil War. Walk the greenway trail from the Fly Arts Center just south of the Square. You can also drive South Brittain, turn near the Catholic Church, and park close to the encampment. Now is the time to ask what is in a haversack, examine a Civil War cannon, see a military issue saddle, and generally ask questions about almost 150 years ago in ...

After an illustrious career in one of the country’s most legendary high school girls basketball programs at Shelbyville (TN) High School, Janie Graves decided she wanted to join Coach Roy Heintz in turning around UAH Lady Charger basketball. Building a program from the ground up is Graves’ desire, and leading from her point guard spot will be pivotal.

“Janie Graves played for Lynn Burkey, one of the best high school coaches in the country, and she has been at the core of the Lady Eaglettes’ success throughout her career,” said Roy Heintz. “Every ...