2023 MTSU Pleas Award Recipient Story ‘Turned to Teaching as an Act of Social Justice’

2023 MTSU Pleas Award Recipient Story ‘Turned to Teaching as an Act of Social Justice’

For MTSU Health and Human Performance professor Chandra Russell Story, her faith “is the cornerstone of who I am and everything that I do, and I’ll ever be.” A licensed minister at First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Story is also a deeply accomplished scholar in the field of public health and was honored for her…

Army Reserve General Tours MTSU, Meets With ROTC Cadets

Army Reserve General Tours MTSU, Meets With ROTC Cadets

One of the Army Reserve’s newest commanding generals, Maj. Gen. Bob D. Harter, picked Middle Tennessee State University for his first visit to a higher education institution since assuming his new duties. Harter, commanding general of the 81st Readiness Division at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, toured MTSU’s Army ROTC detachment and the Charlie and Hazel…

Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross Announces Heroes Breakfast for March 10

Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross Announces Heroes Breakfast for March 10

The American Red Cross, Heart of Tennessee Chapter will host the annual Heart of Tennessee Heroes Breakfast on Friday, March 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Middle Tennessee State University Student Union. This event is one of the critical fundraisers for the chapter. Funds raised from the luncheon will help the Red Cross…

City of Murfreesboro

City Announces Staff Changes in Development Services Division

Staff changes in the Development Services Division follow the appointment of Sam Huddleston as Assistant City Manager for Engineering and Economic Development. Greg McKnight has been appointed Executive Director of Development Services. McKnight has served as Murfreesboro Planning Director since 2020. Kevin Jones has been appointed Director of Building Codes after serving as Assistant Director…

MTE Earns TVA Community Champion Award

MTE Earns TVA Community Champion Award

Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has earned the Community Champion Award from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for its dedication to TVA EnergyRight programs to benefit its community. “MTE is grateful for this recognition from TVA and for its EnergyRight programs that allow us to serve our community and members in so many ways,” said Robert…

Lone Star Rodeo Returns March 3-4 to MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum

Lone Star Rodeo Returns March 3-4 to MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum

A new collaboration between the Community Foundation of Rutherford County, Middle Tennessee State University and numerous corporate sponsors is keeping the tradition of the annual Lone Star Rodeo alive in Murfreesboro at MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum. The rodeo returns for a two-night run, starting at 7 o’clock Friday and Saturday, March 3-4, at Miller Coliseum,…