🌱 How MTSU’s big aerospace move could reshape Shelbyville’s airport
Shelbyville, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Shelbyville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How MTSU’s big aerospace move could reshape Shelbyville’s airport
Also on today's calendar: Asè Apothecary Sound Sanctuary Floating Sound Bath at the Shelbyville Recreation Center and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
- Friday: A few afternoon showers, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MTSU's new aerospace facility draws mixed reactions (mtsusidelines.com) — Middle Tennessee State University’s fast-growing aerospace program is shifting its flight operations from Murfreesboro to a new facility at Shelbyville Municipal Airport, now under construction. Students welcome the expansion but worry about early-morning travel and limited shuttle options to Shelbyville, where the larger airport and open Bedford County land will anchor the department starting in 2028. 
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Asè Apothecary Sound Sanctuary Floating Sound Bath at the Shelbyville Recreation Center
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Shelbyville Municipal Airport , 2828 US-231 , Shelbyville
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HBACT Builder Luncheon in Shelbyville
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The Webb School , 319 Webb Rd E , Bell Buckle
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