Walt Wood
Walt Wood, CEO of Shelbyville & Bedford County Chamber of Commerce (standing) briefed members of
the city council last week about ongoing retail recruitment
efforts. From left, seated, are council member Fred Harrison and
city recorder Betty Lamb. (T-G Photo by Brian Mosely)
Walking Horse National Celebration
The 70th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse
National Celebration will take place Aug. 20-30 in Shelbyville.
Look for the Times-Gazette's annual Celebration
souvenir edition on Aug. 22. Last year's edition was recently
honored as "best special section" for papers in the
T-G's
size category by the Tennessee Press
Association.
Chamber
of Commerce
"The Beautification Committee sold about
18,000 of these over the last decade,"
said Walt Wood, of the Chamber,
reflecting on how much the crape myrtle
trees have benefited the area, both as a
pretty sight to look at and also as a
fundraising tool for the Beautification
Committee.
The crape myrtles perfectly outline the
Chamber, which serves as an attractive
destination point for many community
events, including the "Good Citizen"
award presentation. This presentation
took place yesterday morning, prior to
Beautification Committee award
presentations, which were held at other
locations in the county.
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We're known for the beauty of our countryside, the
splendor of our seasons, and the warmth of our people. Shelbyville
is home to the world-famous Tennessee Walking Horse. Come explore
our area and see the rolling hills, farmland, horses, and wonderful
sights that await you.
If you're planning a
visit to the area in late August, be sure to check out the
Tennessee Walking Horse National
Celebration.
For shoppers, we have
downtown
Shelbyville's Historic Court House Square
with its unique shops.
Visit nearby Historic
Bell
Buckle and
Wartrace for arts,
crafts and a variety of antiques.
In addition, Shelbyville
is a stone's throw away from both Jack Daniel's Distillery and the
Tennessee Walking
Horse Museum on
Lynchburg's town square. The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday,
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. They close for lunch from 12:00 (noon)
until 1:00 p.m.
For more information, you may call the Celebration Office at
1-931-684-5915 or the museum at 1-931-759-5747. Admission is
FREE.
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Tennessee Walking Horse
National Celebration
Bedford County
Arts Council
Argie
Cooper Public
Library
Bedford County Department of
Education
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