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Shelbyville
Bedford County, Tennessee
ZipCodes
37160
Motto
Pencil City of the World
Walking Horse Capital of the World
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When Bedford County was divided to create Lincoln and Moore Counties, the remaining portion of Bedford County had no county seat. The legislature determined there should be a new city founded to be the county seat. It should be near the center of the county. Shelbyville was established by the legislature in 1809 with space reserved from the beginning for a county courthouse and jail. Shelbyville was named to honor Colonel Issac Shelby, a well-known politician of the area.
Learn more about the history of Shelbyville at this informative site
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Attractions
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
P.O. Box 1010
Shelbyville, TN 37162
Phone: 931-684-5915
Fax: 931-684-5949
This event takes place each year in late summer for the 11 days ending on the Saturday night before Labor Day. It has been held for over 60 years!
Tennessee Walking Horse Museum
1110 Evans St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee
Phone: 931-684-5915
This museum showcases the only horse named for its state. Many types of exhibits are available. The state's longest running horse show is held here each Labor day. It has been running since 1939.
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Shelbyville has a Mayor Council/Manager form of government.
![](http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/schs/">Shelbyville Central High School</a><br>
401 Eagle Blvd.<br>
Shelbyville, TN 37160<br>
Phone: (931) 684-5672<br> Fax: (931) 684-9359
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<a href="http://www.bedfordk12tn.com/">Bedford County Department of Education</a><br>
500 Madison Street<br>
Shelbyville, TN 37160<br>
Phone: 931-684-3284
<a name="mis" >Shelbyville <h3>Miscellany</h3> </a>The population of Shelbyville was:<br>
1990 - 14,049<br>
2000 - 16,105
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