In addition to being one of Tennessee’s top producers of traditional farm products such as wheat‚ corn‚ beef and poultry‚ Bedford County is producing a valuable new crop – agri-tourism.
Shelbyville, Tennessee is known as the Walking Horse Capital of the World. The Tennessee Center for Policy Research named it as one of the state's top 25 most business-friendly communities and the area is a major draw for manufacturing and distribution. The city also is known for its strong youth sports programs and a state-of-the-art recreation center.