Framed: Step into Art™, a traveling exhibit created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum, opens at the Discovery Center on Saturday, February 1st. The exhibit, running through May 11th, allows visitors to engage with iconic works of art by stepping into immersive environments based on famous paintings. The exhibit features activities centered around iconic works, including:…
Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) will host a district-wide job fair on Saturday, February 8, 2025,from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Black Fox Elementary School, located at 1753 South RutherfordBoulevard, Murfreesboro. The event is designed to connect candidates with upcoming teachingand support staff opportunities. The job fair will feature teaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year…
New Salem Hwy Widening Phase II Construction Nears Finish Line The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has indicated it plans to open traffic on S.R. 99/New Salem Hwy between Old Fort Parkway (S.R. 96) and near I-24 to all five lanes, Jan. 17, 2025. This is Phase II of TDOT’s S.R. 99/New Salem Hwy widening project, widening a…
Signalized and Widened Intersection Improvements Needed to Increase Capacity and Enhance Traffic Flow for Nearby Elementary School The Murfreesboro City Council voted Jan. 16, 2025, to authorize agreement for a $4.865,978.05 million construction contract agreement with the lowest bidder, Hawkins & Price, LLC, for construction of improvements to the Burnt Knob/Manson Pike/Blackman Rd. intersection. The…
Friends of Smyrna Library (FOSL) will be having their 3rd annual Run to Read Fun Run on April 5th at the J.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park, outside of the Smyrna Public Library. The event is free and open to all ages, and will feature prizes for the most laps completed by children and adult…
Veteran-Owned Craft Spirit Company Gives Back to Honor Veteran-Focused Nonprofits In 2023, four veterans came together to create Four Branches Bourbon to raise a glass to honor the sacrifices of those who have served. One significant way the company has demonstrated this honor is by helping to raise money through bottle auctions and directly donating to nonprofits…
New JustFOIA System Incorporates Online Form for Submitting Public Records Requests The City of Murfreesboro is improving transparency by making public records easily accessible. Requestors of public records will now have the option of submitting Public Records Requests through an online form. While other methods for submitting requests are still available, the City of Murfreesboro…
The City Schools Foundation is proud to honor Dr. Andy Brown, a community leader and lifelong advocate for children, at the 18th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration. The event will take place on April 11, 2025, at Copper Ridge and will highlight Dr. Brown’s profound contributions to education, healthcare, and the children of Murfreesboro. Dr. Brown, a…
Congratulations to Schlotzsky’s for their ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, January 16th at 11am. Schlotzsky’s is located at 4433 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 and can be contacted at 615-752-2025.
Care for special needs children and underserved children earned Sheriff’s SRO Sgt. Dustin Cox the Jerry Anderson Hero Award Saturday from the NAACP-Murfreesboro Branch. He received the award during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration at MTSU. As a school resource officer, Cox has spearheaded the SRO Division’s mission to serve Rutherford County Schools’…