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Bedford County, Tennessee
We're
known for the beauty of our countryside, the splendor of our seasons,
and the warmth of our people. Shelbyville is home to the world-famous
Tennessee Walking Horse. Come explore our area and see the rolling
hills, farmland, horses, and wonderful sights that await you.
If you're
planning a visit to the area don't forget to schedule a tour of our many
Walking Horse Farms and Barns. For shoppers we have downtown Shelbyville's
Historic Court House Square
and Antique Shops. Visit nearby Historic Bell Buckle and Wartrace for arts,
crafts and a variety of antiques.
In
addition, Shelbyville is a stone's throw away from both Jack Daniel's
Distillery and Tennessee Walking Horse
Museum on Lynchburg's town square. The Museum is
open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. They do close their
doors for lunch from 12:00 (noon) until 1:00 p.m. For more information you
may call the Celebration Office at (931) 684-5915 or the musem at (931)
759-5747. Admission is FREE.
ATTRACTIONS:
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration The world champion
walking horse is determined here on the Saturday night before Labor Day
each year. For tickets or more information, call 931-684-5915.
NORMANDY LAKE TVA's largest lake. This 3200-acre
reservoir is centrally located between Tullahoma,
Shelbyville, and Manchester.
Major activities offered are
boating, skiing, picnicking, and camping with excellent fishing. Offers
public beaches, ramps, bathhouse, rest rooms, showers, drinking fountains
and fishing.
THE WEBB
SCHOOL Located in Bell Buckle (pop
396). Since1870, it has been one of the South's most distinguished college
- preparatory schools. Visit the campus and the Junior Room
Museum, a restored
1886 classroom. More Rhodes Scholars have attended Webb than any other
school in the South. The boarding school is co-educational, grades 7-12.
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