Six Rutherford county Schools’ students earn SRO scholarships

Six Rutherford county Schools’ students earn SRO scholarships

Six Rutherford County Schools’ seniors earn $750 SRO scholarships. Six Rutherford County High School seniors earned scholarships from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Division. Recipients were: SRO Kayte Cherry, who coordinated the scholarships, said the awards were based on a written essay on “Ways to Improve School Safety,” grade point average, ACT test scores and…

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Ribbon Cutting

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 8th at 4pm. We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym820 N. Thompson Lane, Suite 1M, Murfreesboro, TN 37129615-830-6242 We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym has recently opened its doors in Murfreesboro, bringing an inclusive and sensory-safe indoor play space to families in…

Road Projects

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for May 11 – 17

Joe B Jackson Pkwy at EB I-24 On-Ramp Improvement Work Expected Lane Closure:  Monday, 4/21 through Monday, 9/8:  Contractor for a private development will be making I-24 ramp improvements.  EB traffic on Joe B Jackson will be reduced from two lanes to one lane.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Manson Pike/Burnt Knob Rd…

The Academy of Berkshire Ribbon Cutting

RIbbon Cutting for The Academy of Berkshire

Congratulations to The Academy of Berkshire for their ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 9th at 11am. The Academy of Berkshire1712 Blackman Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128615-728-3460 The Academy of Berkshire is a new, state-of-the-art preschool and daycare center in Murfreesboro. Located at 1712 Blackman Road, this facility was constructed in 2024 and is part of The…

MTSU Spring 2025 commencement

MTSU Spring 2025 commencement

Just over 2,375 new graduates crossed the stage of Murphy Center over three ceremonies today and yesterday to celebrate spring commencement at Middle Tennessee State University. Tennessee House of Representatives Speaker Cameron Sexton gave keynote remarks for the Saturday morning ceremony, while alumnus and business owner Rob Payne kicked things off with remarks at Friday…

Hot Ones Justin Fible Podcast

Justin Fible from Junior’s BBQ Takes on the Hot Ones Challenge

This week on the podcast, we turn up the heat – literally! 🔥 We’re joined by Justin Fible, the pitmaster legend behind Junior’s BBQ, as he takes on the infamous Hot Ones Challenge. From mild to wild, we tackle 10 progressively hotter wings while talking about BBQ secrets, community love, and how John almost tapped…

Discovery STEAM

Discovery School Earns Second State STEM/STEAM Designation

The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network(TSIN) have announced that Discovery School has once again received the prestigious STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) designation. By earning this distinction for the second time, Discovery School continues to serve as a model for schools across the state. The redesignation reflects…

Male Pudu Fawn at the Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo Announces Birth of Southern Pudu

Dynamic Zoological Park Celebrates Mother’s Day with First-Time Birth of the World’s Smallest Deer  As we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, Nashville Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a male southern pudu. The fawn was born on Monday, April 28 to first-time parents, Bosa(mother) and Pacu(dad), and is the first southern pudu born at Nashville…

MTSU Obelisk

MTSU College of Media and Entertainment adds 4 alums to prestigious ‘Wall of Fame’

Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment recently inducted four extraordinary alumni into its prestigious Wall of Fame, continuing a 24-year tradition of honoring industry leaders whose careers reflect excellence, innovation and deep ties to the university. This year’s honorees — Justin Hart, Don Carr, Jade Driver and Cassie Petrey — were celebrated at the annual Wall of Fame and Student Scholarship Award…