MTSU Relay for Life

With a $20K goal, student-led volunteers preparing for March 28 MTSU Relay for Life

Volunteering for Relay for Life comes naturally for Middle Tennessee State University social work major Sloane Underhill. “A lot of family here have had cancer,” said Underhill, 21, of Murfreesboro, event recruitment chair, mentioning a cousin, Taylor Blanton of Woodbury, who spoke at the 2024 MTSU Relay for Life. Underhill’s mother, Tracy Underhill, is also…

Road Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for March 23 – 29

Old Butler Bypass Lane Installation Work (1/2 mile north of Joe B Jackson)   Expected Lane Closure:  Monday, 3/10 through Monday, 3/28:  City contractor will be installing the bypass lane on Old Butler Dr, ½ mile north of Joe B Jackson Pkwy.  Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation.  Appropriate traffic controls will be…

LFRD Operates First Live Burn at New Training Facility

LFRD Operates First Live Burn at New Training Facility

The La Vergne Fire Rescue Department is excited to announce the department hosted its first live burn training exercise at its new training facility. This significant milestone represents a major advancement in the department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and preparedness for its firefighters. Six live burns were conducted during the…

Feed American First Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Feed American First Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Congratulations to Feed American First for their ribbon cutting and open house celebration on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11am. This ribbon cutting was to celebrate their new refrigeration/freezer warehouse in efforts to bring a healthier future to rural areas. Feed American First is located at 319 Murfreesboro St, Murfreesboro, TN 37127.

MTSU reports freshmen admissions trending higher amid increased recruiting efforts

MTSU reports freshmen admissions trending higher amid increased recruiting efforts

University Board of Trustees also view select faculty project presentations Middle Tennessee State University’s undergraduate admissions efforts to date has resulted in a 14% increase in admitted freshmen compared to last year, according to figures presented to the institution’s Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting Tuesday, March 18. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee told…

Dajuion Shaw

Suspected Drug Distributor Arrested in La Vergne

A suspected drug distributor in La Vergne is under arrest. La Vergne Police narcotics detectives began investigating Dajuion Shaw in January and received a search warrant for Shaw’s home on March 13. After searching the property on Quiet Lane, detectives seized nearly 1.5 lbs of marijuana, one gun, and more than $2,000 in suspected drug…

Dangerous road rage incident ends with drivers smashing windows and ramming vehicles; one driver arrested after disturbance at hospital      

Dangerous road rage incident ends with drivers smashing windows and ramming vehicles; one driver arrested after disturbance at hospital      

Murfreesboro Police Department officers are investigating a road rage incident where two drivers were involved in a dangerous exchange, including smashing each other windows and ramming vehicles.  The incident escalated from a prior encounter between the two drivers on March 18. The situation began when the driver of a silver Honda Odyssey minivan began driving…

Murfreesboro.com Podcast with Wayne Chevie

Revolutionizing Wellness: Wayne Chevie on Inventing the Next-Gen Red Light Therapy Bed

This week, we’re sitting down with Wayne Chevie, one of the brilliant minds behind a revolutionary new Spectrum 7 red light therapy bed! 🌟💡 Wayne shares the science, innovation, and passion that went into engineering this cutting-edge technology – designed to enhance recovery, boost wellness, and change the game in light therapy. If you’d like…