What happened in Shelbyville in 1869? Plus, the local news for January 2, 2025.
Legislation to protect Tennessee Walking Horses passes the U.S. House, but Senate approval unlikely
Legislation intended to stop abuse of Tennessee Walking Horses was approved Monday by the U.S. House in a bipartisan vote, over opposition of several Tennessee Republicans.
Shelbyville Residents Report More KKK Activity
Shelbyville residents are seeing more Ku Klux Klan propaganda appearing around town.
The Company That Turned a Small Tennessee Town Into ‘Pencil City’ Still Holds On
Listen In the 1950s, the small town of Shelbyville, Tenn., was home to a half-dozen pencil manufacturers, prompting then-Gov. Buford Ellington to declare it “Pencil City.” The nickname has stuck, but for the most part, the industry has not. Today, the last business standing is Musgrave Pencil Company, which has found a way to adapt […]
Shelbyville And Murfreesboro Businesses Close Up Shop For ‘White Lives Matter’ Protest
Listen Many of the businesses in the area where two white nationalist rallies are expected to happen next Saturday will be closing their doors. Most of the establishments affected are small, private businesses, like hair salons and real estate offices.
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