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Bedford County Arts Scene Thrives With Music, Theater and Festivals

Bedford County's signature festivals and events, such as the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, Wartrace MusicFest and the RC and Moon Pie Festival, combine with a thriving downtown arts scene to attract thousands from across the country each year. Tennessee Walking Horse National CelebrationThe largest event in Bedford County is the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, held each August and September.  Deemed the world's largest horse show, the 11-day... Read More »
Fly Arts Center

Shelbyville's Fly Arts Center Soars

So much takes place these days at Shelbyville's Fly Arts Center‚ home to the Bedford County Arts Council. The Shelbyville-based council had only a handful of members when it formed 25 years ago‚ and today the performing arts group has grown to 150 members. In addition‚ hundreds of non-members from Bedford County and beyond participate in the organization’s numerous artistic offerings‚ which include youth theater summer camps and Thursday evening art classes for... Read More »

Shelbyville's Walking Horse Celebration Draws Crowds, Tourism Dollars

On the Saturday night before Labor Day in Shelbyville‚ the moment comes when 30‚000 spectators stand silently in the dark‚ barely moving‚ barely breathing. A spotlight roams the dirt ring lined with the globe’s most magnificent walking horses‚ riders astride with hearts pounding. The announcer calls the winner’s number‚ the crowd roars and the triumphant steed – now the World Grand Champion – takes a victory lap. A similar scene has been repeated annually in this Middle Tennessee community... Read More »