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Bedford County
Tennessee

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Snapshot of Bedford County

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Community Overview
With its picturesque rolling hills and growing number of manufacturing businesses, Bedford County is the seventh fastest growing county in the state of Tennessee.and is welcoming new economic development all the time. The county attracts thousands across the country each year with its signature event – The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration – billed as the world's largest horse show.

Population

City Population: 19,149

County Population: 44,062

Climate

July High Temperature: 94 degrees

January Low Temperature: 10 degrees

Climate Overview
Bedford County has a moderate climate with enough annual rainfall to keep plants lush and green, and enough sunny days for people to enjoy the great outdoors. Winters are generally mild, and snowfall tends to be very light.

Schools

Bedford County offers quality public and private school education opportunities, and a campus of Tennessee Technology Center. Additional higher education institutions including Middle Tennessee State University and Motlow Community College are just a short commute away.

Educational Makeup

Schools and Higher Education Links

Motlow State Community College

5002 Motlow State Blvd.
Smyrna, Tennessee 37167
(615) 220-7800
(about 19 miles from Shelbyville)

Middle Tennessee State University

1301 E. Main St.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132
(615) 898-2300
(about 26 miles from Shelbyville)

Tennessee Technology Center at Shelbyville

1405 Madison St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 685-5013

319 Webb Rd. E.
Bell Buckle, Tennessee 37020
(931) 389-9322

Victory Baptist Academy

P.O. Box 1030
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
(931) 684-8115

Christian Chapel Academy

1218B W. Jackson St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 680-1893

Bedford County Schools

500 Madison St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 684-3284

Student Population Stats

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Health Care

Bedford County has been in the midst of a major hospital move that promises even better health care with much nicer surroundings. The old Bedford County Medical Center is scheduled to move in July 2008 to a new $40 million facility across from the airport. The hospital is going to add in an additional $10 million for state-of-the art medical equipment and will be renamed Heritage Medical Center. The Bedford County Medical Center was built in the 1950s and hospital officials and city leaders knew it was time for a change. The county owned the hospital for many years, but sold it in 2005 to Brentwood, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems with the condition that the company build a new facility in five years. Heritage Medical Center is scheduled to open with 60 beds, but will have room for expansion.

Medical Makeup

Facilities

Celebration Way Of Shelbyville-Assisted Living By AmeriCare

895 Union St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 685-6900
Assisted Living/Retirement Facility

Bedford County Nursing Home

835 Union St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 680-2300
Specialty Facility

Heritage Medical Center

2835 Hwy. 231 N.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 685-5433
Hospital

Neighborhoods

Shelbyville and Bedford County offer a variety of housing styles and options to choose from.

Real Estate Information

Home Turnover Percentage	13.9 percent
Average Home Price	$91,500

Utilities

Shelbyville Power, Water & Sewerage Systems

308 S. Main St., P.O. Box 530
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
(931) 684-7171
Electric

Duck River Electric Membership Corporation

P.O. Box 89
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
(931) 684-4621
Electric

810 Crest Centre Dr., Ste. 600
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(615) 771-8335
Gas

Toll Free: (888)757-6500
Phone

Charter Communications

208 Lane Pkwy.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(877) 728-3121
Cable

Bedford County Utility District

214 Bethany Ln., P.O. Box 2755
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
(931) 684-1667
Gas and water
Gas

Business Climate

Bedford County has a strong and qualified workforce, filling more than 4,000 manufacturing and related jobs. The local government is very supportive of new and expanding industries. That support was acknowledged in a 2007 study by the Tennessee Center for Policy Research, which ranked Shelbyville as one of the state's top 25 most business-friendly communities. A strong business climate and diverse industrial base, combined with the local leadership, is credited for the growth and success of business in the community.

Economic Resources

Shelbyville and Bedford County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce

100 N. Cannon Blvd.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 684-3482

Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development

312 Rosa Parks Ave., 11th Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
(615) 741-1888

Transportation

Bomar Field-Shelbyville Municipal Airport

(931) 684-2691

Nashville International Airport

(615) 275-1675
(about 46 miles from Shelbyville)

Industrial Sites

Available Industrial Sites

Media

Shelbyville Times-Gazette

P.O. Box 380
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
(931) 684-1200

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Resources

Senior Resources

Caregiver Relief Program

P.O. Box 584
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
(931) 685-9039

Shelbyville-Bedford County Senior Citizen Center

111 J. G. Helton Dr.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 684-0019

Volunteer Opportunities

Bedford Builds Habitat for Humanity

P.O. Box 122
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162-0122
(931) 684-4300

United Way of Bedford County

P.O. Box 1438
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162-1438
(931) 684-6685

Local Resources

Tennessee Anytime Link to Community Resources

TN Department of Safety

1304 Railroad Ave.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 680-2540
Full driver license service station

Bedford County Clerk

104 N. Side Sq.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 684-1921
Vehicle title and registration services

Bedford County Health Department

140 Dover St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 684-3426

Argie Cooper Public Library

100 S. Main St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 684-READ

Culture

With its picturesque rolling hills and growing number of manufacturing businesses, Bedford County is the seventh fastest growing county in the state of Tennessee.and is welcoming new economic development all the time. The county attracts thousands across the country each year with its signature event – The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration – billed as the world's largest horse show.

Arts and Culture

Tri-Star Vineyards & Winery

168 Scales Rd.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 294-3062

Bedford County Arts Council

204 S. Main St., P.O. Box 762
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
(931) 684-8359

Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

P.O. Box 1010
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
(931) 684-5915

Recreation Opportunities

Cedar Rock Inc.

1326 Warner Bridge Rd.
Shelbyville , Tennessee 37160
(931) 684-9814

City of Shelbyville Parks & Recreation

220 Tulip Tree Rd.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
(931) 684-9780

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Dining in Bedford County

Guide to Services

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