About Shelbyville

Situated 58 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee, more than 5 unique highways converge upon Shelbyville. Additionally, 3 railroads from various directions also meet in Shelbyville and provide extensive and convenient service throughout the region. Affectionately known as "The Pencil City” for its historical importance as a center of wood-cased pencil manufacturing, Shelbyville hosts a variety of manufacturers, including Sanford Corporation, CalsonicKansei, Bemis Custom Products, Cebal America, and Josten’s. Distributors based in Shelbyville such as Wal-Mart and Tyson Foods are also large local employers. The Arnold Engineering Development Center for the United States military in Tullahoma is only a few miles away and is one of Shelbyville’s many large employers. The Bedford County Hospital provides peace of mind to residents of a Shelbyville house or apartment for rent who enjoy knowing medical services are just a few minutes away. An hour’s drive allows residents to commute from Shelbyville into Nashville. However, most trips are few and far between because of Shelbyville’s abundant local resources and great regional connectivity. Shelbyville also serves as a hub of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and accordingly, is the home of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. The Shelbyville Times-Gazette provides the community’ sole daily newspaper. With a population of almost 17,000 people, the city of Shelbyville never sleeps. Residents of an apartment or home rental in Shelbyville always having things to do, such as playing sports and relaxing in one of the local parks, including Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Never Rest Park, and the large and comprehensive HV Griffin Park Complex. Riverbend Country Club is also a popular attraction.

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