09/20/2026
There has been a slight adjustment to the venue for next week's Bedford County Battle of The Badges Blood Drive. The blood drive will now be held in Blue Ribbon Circle, rather than in Cooper Steel Arena. It will run from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Donors should enter through the arched Celebration gates on Madison Street.
The blood drive is open to the public, and local emergency service agencies are competing to see how many donors each one can recruit. When you give, you can state which department you want to support.
Brandy's in Wartrace will offer a free drink or dessert to each donor. Glass Hollow Table & Tavern on the square in Shelbyville will offer a free pint of b**r to each donor. Clements Dental will donate $4 per donor to a scholarship fund, and the winning emergency department will get to pick which high school will get to award the scholarship. "Battle of the Badges" T-shirts will be given out while supplies last.
Although walk-ins will be accepted, scheduling your appointment will help minimize your wait time. You can schedule a time by going to https://www.bloodassurance.org/bedfordcobattle2 . Donors must be 17 or older, or 16 with a completed parental permission form.
Blood Assurance provides blood products to numerous hospitals in the area, including Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, and your donations could save the life of a friend, neighbor or family member. Please support this worthy event!
