About Shelbyville NOW

Shelbyville NOW is a local news, sports, and community platform focused on Bedford County and the City of Shelbyville. Our coverage centers on issues that directly affect daily life, including local government, growth and development, infrastructure, elections, high school sports, and community events.

Our goal is simple: keep the community informed and engaged. We present local issues clearly, in plain language, and encourage public discussion on the decisions shaping our county and city.

Shelbyville NOW separates reporting from opinion. Our opinion and commentary reflect a conservative-leaning perspective, with an emphasis on limited government, fiscal responsibility, local control, and accountability. Our reporting aims to be accurate and fair, providing readers with the information they need to form their own views.

We are also committed to covering local high school sports and highlighting the athletes, teams, and coaches who represent Bedford County. Sports are a key part of our community identity and deserve consistent local coverage.

Shelbyville NOW operates independently and is not affiliated with any political party, government body, or special interest group. We encourage respectful participation through comments, polls, and discussion.

Our role is not to tell people what to think. Our role is to inform, question, and provide a platform for community voices on the issues that matter here at home.


 

Meet the Team

David Thomas

Sports, Politics, and Commentary

David Thomas was born and raised in Shelbyville and has been a small business owner for most of his adult life. His passion for sports and current events led him to create Shelbyville NOW in December 2013. David’s desire to provide an honest, conservative approach to informing the hardworking citizens of Shelbyville and Bedford County is the driving force behind the platform.

David’s role at Shelbyville NOW includes:
Weekly Sports Show
Commentary on Weekly Wrap Up
Daily obituary listings
Daily weather updates
Special feature articles

Bo Gill

Politics, Local Trends, and Commentary

Bo Gill is a Shelbyville native with more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry as a residential appraiser. He has been married to his wife Emily since 2006, and they have one daughter, Everleigh. Bo and his family are members of Fairhaven Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Bo enjoys spending time with his family, attending his daughter’s basketball games, and playing music on his Dobro and lap steel guitar. He is actively involved in local government and has served on the Shelbyville Municipal Planning Commission since 2015.

Bo contributes regularly to Shelbyville NOW and co-hosts the show “Real Talk” alongside David Thomas.

Contact: shelbyvillenow.blotter@gmail.com

Joshua Blevins

News, Local Government, Research, and Commentary

Joshua Blevins covers Bedford County and City of Shelbyville government for Shelbyville NOW. A dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Josh has lived and traveled extensively across North America, from Alaska to southern Mexico.

He moved to Shelbyville from Nashville in 2021 to escape increasing congestion. Josh has over 30 years of experience in the printing industry, more than half of that time as a small business owner. His background brings a strong research and analytical perspective to local government coverage.

Bill Anderson

Sports, Local Politics, and Commentary

Bill Anderson is a lifelong Shelbyville resident and has owned and operated a small business for most of his adult life. He currently serves as a Bedford County Commissioner, providing firsthand insight into local government and policy.

Bill has been deeply involved in Bedford County sports and spent more than a decade in broadcasting. As a host and contributor for Shelbyville NOW, Bill brings professionalism, experience, and a well-rounded perspective to both sports and political coverage.

Kenny Parker

Sports and Commentary

Kenny Parker was born and raised in Bedford County and has lived here his entire life. He has dedicated his career to local education as a teacher, coach, and now transportation supervisor.

Kenny began his coaching career at Shelbyville Central High School before becoming head coach at Cascade High School, where he built a strong and lasting program. His passion for Bedford County sports is evident in his insight and commentary on the weekly show “Bedford County Sports Talk LIVE.”

Jason Boyette

Sports and Commentary

Jason Boyette is a lifelong Shelbyville resident and has spent 26 years serving Bedford County as an educator. He has taught in the Bedford County school system and coached numerous middle school and elementary basketball teams throughout his career.

Jason currently serves as a Bedford County Commissioner for District 8.  He is a 1993 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School and earned his degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1998.

A devoted supporter of local athletics, Jason regularly attends high school sporting events across the county. He is also an avid fan of MTSU, the Tennessee Volunteers, and the Tennessee Titans.

Jason is married to Shanna Boyette, who currently serves on the Bedford County School Board. They have two daughters, Kylie and Olivia, and are members of Fairlane Church of Christ.

Jason appears on the weekly sports talk show,  "Bedford County Sports Talk LIVE"