Emily Gill, a school counselor at Thurman Francis Arts Academy, has been named by the Tennessee School Counselor Association (TSCA) as the 2022-23 Tennessee School Counselor of the year. According to the TSCA, Gill has gone above and beyond to positively impact the Rutherford community. As a nominee, Gill stood out from others because of…
Nashville Zoo is thrilled to announce that a new Komodo dragon habitat will officially open to the public on Thursday, July 27. This is the largest Komodo dragon habitat in the Americas, built to house up to two adult males, three adult females and juvenile Komodo dragons. Guests will have the opportunity to see the…
Middle Point Landfill will host a series of community open house events this summer, with the first to be held at Dot & Lucy’s, 4710 Lascassas Pike, Lascassas from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, July 17. The open house series will provide a behind-the-scenes look at Middle Point operations and its role in the community’s approach…
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces its Annual Community Celebration Luncheon and names the 2022-2023 award recipients on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MTSU Student Union Ballroom. United Way’s mission to improve health, education, and financial stability would not have been possible without the help and…
A mother and six children made it out of their burning house safely. Firefighters rescue a family cat. MFRD responded to the house fire in the 300 block of Sadler Court around 3:26 p.m. Wednesday. When firefighters arrived there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage. Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s Office are…
Detectives need help identifying a person of interest in a theft case. On June 15, an unidentified man went inside the Georgetown Wine and Spirit on W. Northfield Blvd. and stole a St. Jude donation jar containing $300 off the counter. If you know this man, please contact Detective Aaron Gonzalez at 629-201-5638 or email…
Aubry Redhair and Elexis Thepthongsay, students at Riverdale High School, have been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Sydney Opera House. Both Aubry and Elexis will perform Alto in August with the Honor Choir. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world. After being…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Captain Reco Hathaway recently graduated from the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) Program at Boston University. Hathaway successfully completed the three-week course on Friday, June 23. “The knowledge and expertise I have gained from this program will surely benefit the Murfreesboro Police Department and the communities we serve,” Hathaway said….
The Murfreesboro Police Department Uniformed Traffic Division supervisors are encouraging drivers to look twice for motorcycles after two near-fatal wrecks only two-days apart. “Looking twice for motorcycles can save a life,” said Traffic Division Lieutenant Greg Walker. “It’s crucial for drivers to be aware of their surroundings and share the road responsibly to prevent a…
Congratulations to Teriyaki Madness for their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, June 30th at 11am. Teriyaki Madness is located at 5619 Franklin Road, Suite B5, Murfreesboro, TN 37128.