October 21, 2025 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are hosting the 12th Annual Taste of the Holidays, presented by Shelby Savings Bank, an eclectic culinary sampling and dining experience, on Thursday, December 4th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the John D. Windham Civic Center. Tickets will be on sale beginning Monday, November 10th and will be available to be purchased at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office or from any Chamber Ambassador.
August 19, 2025 - The Poultry Festival is fast approaching. It will take place October 2-4 on the historic downtown Center Square. Limited spaces are still available and applications are being accepted for Arts and Crafts vendors.
November 7, 2024 - J.J. Ford will serve as Grand Marshal of the Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade. The parade, presented by HR Group, LLC, will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Sponsor for the Grand Marshal is Dazzle Me Pink & Blue.
J.J. Ford was the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award and was recognized at the annual Shelby County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet for her contributions in and around Shelby County.
August 8, 2023 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Staff invite the public to join them at a New Member Ribbon Cutting for J’s Bar and Grill on Thursday, August 24th at 11:00am. J’s Bar and Grill is located at 1510 Southview Circle in Center.
Ashley and Jeremy Snider, owners of J’s Bar and Grill opened the doors in March of this year. Prior to the opening of J’s Bar and Grill, we followed them around town in their food truck, J’s Custom Eats, for delicious fish tacos.
May 12, 2023 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Staff invite the public, and fur babies to join them at a New Member Ribbon Cutting for Happy Tails on Saturday, May 13th at 10am, on the downtown square. The Ribbon Cutting will kick off the Bark-A-Rama which be held from 10am – 12noon.
September 19, 2019 - The 2019 Poultry Festival tee shirts have arrived!!!! Thank you to Center First United Pentecostal Church, this year’s tee shirt Sponsor.
May 3, 2019 - Sometimes first aid is not a bandage, or CPR or calling 911. Sometimes first aid is YOU. A person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Be prepared to help.
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Center is hosting a Mental Health First Aid class on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 8:30am until 5:00pm.
June 21, 2018 - The Community is invited to join the congregation at St. John's Episcopal Church for a special worship and brunch on Sunday, July 1 at 9am. The Bishop of Texas, Andrew Doyle will be leading the service. Andrew Doyle, is the ninth Bishop of Texas. Bishop Doyle received his Masters of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary after receiving a fine arts degree from the University of North Texas. He is an avid reader and fly fisherman.