Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighters rescued a semi-truck driver who plunge down a 200 feet embankment after colliding with another semi on I-840 on Saturday, July 29. A firefighter was injured during the rescue, and a second one was treated for heat-related symptoms. Firefighters responded to Interstate 840 and NW Broad Street at 4:42 a.m….
The Tennessee Department of Education recently brought on Tiffany Wilson, professional school counseling coordinator for MTSU’s College of Education, as the school counseling consultant for its just under $14 million grant project to retain and recruit mental health professionals into high-needs, rural school districts across the state. “I felt excited,” Wilson said about being asked…
We are thrilled to announce that the new Komodo dragon habitat is officially open to the public. This remarkable exhibit claims the title of the largest Komodo dragon habitat in the Americas! The habitat is located on the path to the Zoo’s HCA Veterinary Healthcare Center and features inside and outside viewing areas. Komodo dragons…
The new ETC Gymnastics Symrna location is now open! Parents, make sure to check out the “Parents Night Out” program they offer. You’ll thank us later. For more info – https://etcgymnastics.com
A Hendersonville man has been arrested and charged with threats of mass violence after making a threat to shoot up an unnamed school to his co-workers at a Murfreesboro business this week. Landon Brassfield, 23, was arrested by Hendersonville Police on Thursday, July 27 after receiving a request from Murfreesboro Police Department detectives to go…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today Minnesota-based McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, will invest $25.2 million to expand its manufacturing presence in Middle Tennessee. “We look forward to growing our footprint in Murfreesboro even further with additional welding…
Middle Tennessee State University followed up a record year of fundraising a year ago with growing donor support, securing a new record of just over $18.2 million in private donations to support the university’s educational mission. Joe Bales, vice president for university advancement, said the total to close out the fiscal year June 30 was…
Here’s an update I’m sure a lot of you will love about the new Murfreesboro Skate Park. How many times do I say “park” in this video?
Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Criminal Justice Administration partnered with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Murfreesboro Police Department and noted MTSU forensic science instructors for the inaugural Criminal Justice High School Educators Professional Development Workshop. The two-day workshop in early July provided hands-on training with criminal justice and forensic science professionals for 31 educators representing…
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a year-long program that prepares students from across Middle Tennessee for exciting careers in healthcare. 30 high school seniors from Blackman High School, Cane Ridge High School, Franklin High School, Green Hill High School, Hickman County High School, Independence…