Calendar
Official meetings and election dates for Shelbyville, Bedford County, and nearby towns. Pulled from published city and county schedules. Boards can cancel or move a meeting. Always check the agenda before you go.
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2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Ribbon cutting: Yesterday's Treasures
105 Public Square West
Chamber ribbon cutting for the shop's second Shelbyville location, held at the original Public Square West store.
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5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bell Buckle Old Fashioned Haunted Evening
Downtown Bell Buckle
Bell Buckle Chamber event. Haunted house, pumpkin carving and coloring contests, storefront trick-or-treating, and a movie at the downtown pavilion.
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Deadline
Absentee ballot request deadline
Bedford County Election Commission
Last day to request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 election.
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8:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Early voting (Saturday hours)
Bedford County Election Commission, 100 Public Square West (basement)
Last Saturday of early voting. Bring a photo ID.
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8:30 AM
Bedford County Election Commission
Election Commission Office, 100 Public Square West (basement)
Agenda includes approving write-in name variations.
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10:00 AM
Duck River Greenway bids due
Shelbyville City Hall, Purchasing Office, 201 N. Spring St.
Sealed bids for greenway reconstruction and scenic overlook due by 10 a.m. Bids opened publicly at 10:30 a.m. at 100 N. Cannon Blvd.
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10:00 AM
Bell Buckle sewer rehabilitation project meeting
Bell Buckle Town Hall, 8 Railroad Sq.
Meeting on the town's completed 2023 Community Development Block Grant sewer rehabilitation project.
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4:00 PM
Shelbyville Power, Water, and Sewer Board
Shelbyville Power System office, 308 South Main Street
Regular monthly meeting.
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4:15 PM
County Financial Management Committee
Business Complex, 200 Dover Street, Room 110
Fourth Tuesday each month.
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5:00 PM
County Commission study session on bylaws
Bedford County Business Complex, 200 Dover Street, Suite 110
Special called study session on the commission bylaws, following the 4:15 p.m. Financial Management Committee meeting.
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7:00 PM
County Planning Commission
Bedford County Historic Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Community Room
Agenda includes a public hearing on amendments to the county subdivision regulations, a request to rename Community Crossings Road to Robert Raulston Way, and proposed zoning resolution amendments.
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11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
HR Professionals & Business Roundtable
Tennessee College of Applied Technology, 2905 Hwy 231 N
Chamber discussion on workforce recruitment and retention. Registration required.
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12:00 PM
Shelbyville Housing Authority Board
Tate Street Community Center, Shelbyville
Regularly scheduled board meeting.
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6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Webb School Orchestras Halloween Concert
Follin Chapel, The Webb School, 319 Webb Road East, Bell Buckle
Costumes encouraged. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a reception after the concert.
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8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Last day of early voting
Bedford County Election Commission, 100 Public Square West (basement)
Final day to vote early for the Nov. 3 election. Bring a photo ID.
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9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Election Day
Your assigned precinct
State general election plus Normandy, Shelbyville, and Wartrace municipal races. Wartrace ballot includes a liquor-by-the-drink question.
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11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Chamber Quarterly Luncheon
The Fly Arts Center, 204 S. Main St.
Sponsored by Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. Hospital leaders talk about health care in Bedford County. Registration required.
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2:00 PM
Cascade High culinary kitchen bids due
Bedford County Finance, 200 Dover Street, Suite 102
Bid 27-13 sealed bids due.
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6:00 PM
Shelbyville City Council study session
Council Chambers, 100 N Cannon Blvd
November study session.
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12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
UT-TSU Extension Ag Committee
2105 Midland Rd., Shelbyville
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7:00 PM
Agriculture & Education Center Board
Bedford County Agriculture and Education Center
Second Monday each month.
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5:00 PM
County Commission study session on senior property tax freeze
Bedford County Courthouse, second floor courtroom
Study session on a proposed property tax freeze for senior citizens, ahead of the regular 7 p.m. commission meeting.
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6:00 PM
Bell Buckle Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Bell Buckle Town Hall
Second Tuesday each month.
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7:00 PM
Bedford County Commission
Bedford County Courthouse, second floor courtroom
Second Tuesday each month.
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6:00 PM
Shelbyville City Council
Council Chambers, 100 N Cannon Blvd
Second Thursday each month.
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7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Chamber Coffee: United Way of South Central Tennessee at 70
Bedford County Chamber of Commerce event
Chamber coffee celebrating 70 years of the United Way of South Central Tennessee.
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2:00 PM
Shelbyville fireworks and rock bids due
Shelbyville City Hall, Purchasing Office, 201 N. Spring St.
Sealed bids for the July 4, 2027 fireworks display at H.V. Griffin Park and for rock for city projects are due by 2 p.m. Bids opened publicly at 2:15 p.m. at 100 N. Cannon Blvd.
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5:00 PM
County Rules, Public Safety, and Courthouse committees
Bedford County Courthouse
Rules at 5 p.m. Public Safety and Courthouse follow.
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6:00 PM
Wartrace Planning Commission
Town of Wartrace
Third Tuesday each month.
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8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Chamber SPARK: The Malone Company
Bedford County Chamber of Commerce event
Chamber networking event for members and prospective members. Registration required.
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5:30 PM
County Board of Zoning Appeals
Bedford County Courthouse, second floor
Third Thursday. May cancel if no business.
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5:30 PM
Wartrace Board of Mayor and Aldermen work study
Town of Wartrace
Third Thursday each month. Dates can change for holidays or special called meetings.
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4:15 PM
County Financial Management Committee
Business Complex, 200 Dover Street, Room 110
Fourth Tuesday each month.
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7:00 PM
County Planning Commission
Bedford County Courthouse, second floor
Fourth Tuesday. May cancel if no business.
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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Christmas on the Square
Historic downtown Wartrace
Holiday market on Small Business Saturday with handmade gifts, treats, and local vendors. The day ends with the Wartrace Christmas tree lighting.
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Dec. 4 and 5
A Quilted Christmas
Bell Buckle
Bell Buckle Chamber quilt walk with more than 200 handcrafted quilts on display in local historic homes and churches.
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12:00 PM
Old Fashioned Christmas and Pet Parade
Downtown Bell Buckle
Bell Buckle Chamber event with sleigh rides with Santa, carolers, and a s'mores pit. The annual pet parade starts at noon Dec. 5. Old Fashioned Christmas returns Dec. 12 and 19.
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8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Chamber SPARK: United Communications
Bedford County Chamber of Commerce event
Chamber networking event for members and prospective members.
Sources
- Shelbyville meetings
- County Commission
- County standing committees
- County boards
- Shelbyville public notices
- Shelbyville city calendar
- Shelbyville bids
- Bedford County Election Commission
- Bedford County Schools board meetings
- Bell Buckle Board of Mayor and Aldermen
- Wartrace Board of Mayor and Aldermen
- Wartrace Planning Commission
- Bell Buckle Chamber events
- Bedford County Chamber calendar
- Times-Gazette public notices
Updated 2026-10-23. Dates follow regular official schedules. Meetings can move or cancel. Check the city or county for agendas.