Scott Johnson, longtime county EMA director, dies
Scott Johnson, who spent 17 years as Bedford County's Emergency Management Agency director and then one term as a county commissioner, has died, county government announced Thursday.
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Tax freeze study set for Nov. 10; EOC naming and Leadership Park head to full commission
Three county committees met Tuesday. Public Safety also formed a subcommittee on Cascade school traffic.
Zoning board OKs three guest-house special exceptions
Minkslide, Unionville Deason, and Substation roads. Sept. 17 minutes deferred.
Chamber has five events coming up through early November
Business After Hours, SPARK, two HR events and the Quarterly Luncheon.
Early voting starts Oct. 14
Election Commission, 100 Public Square West (basement), through Oct. 29. Photo ID required.
Wartrace holds off on water and sewer rate vote, orders new study
Any increase would be phased in over about four years.
Bell Buckle sets annexation hearing for Oct. 13
Town Hall at 6 p.m. Lynn Lane, Peacock Street, and Liberty Pike area.
Webb Art & Craft Fair is Oct. 17–18 in Bell Buckle
Sat Oct. 17, 9–5, and Sun Oct. 18, 9–4. Sawney Webb lot / Maple Street. Free admission.
Bedford County Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 13
Historic Courthouse, 1 Public Square.
Hazardous waste drop-off is today
Hazardous waste drop-off is today, 8 to noon, at the Ag Center on Midland Road. Call 931-684-4651. Sharps go in a labeled puncture-proof container.
Friday football
Forrest beat Community 49-0 Friday in Unionville. Region game. 7 p.m. Cascade lost at Giles County, 38-7, in Pulaski. Shelbyville Central did not play.
Wartrace sets special meeting on water and sewer fees
The board will discuss proposed fees tied to the town’s water and sewer rates. The notice does not list dollar amounts.
Wartrace puts liquor-by-the-drink on Nov. 3 ballot
Yes or no on allowing it downtown.
Property tax rate holds at $2.3252 for FY 2025–26
Balanced budget, no rate increase for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2025.
Moody’s assigns Aa3 rating to Bedford County
Conservative budgeting and strong liquidity cited in the Aa3 issuer rating.