Donald Alger Obituary

Donald Alger Obituary

Mr. Donald “Don” Charles Alger passed away peacefully at home, following an extended illness, surrounded by his wife, daughter-in-law, and loving caregiver. Don was born August 25, 1932 in Griffith, IN to the late Earle and Myrtle Alger. He attended high school at Lew Wallace High School where he proudly played clarinet in the band…

Old Fort Golf Club Re-Opening

Old Fort Golf Course Scheduled to Re-Open After Renovations

Old Fort Golf Course will re-open for golf on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, following renovations. Golfers can begin scheduling tee times for the reopening five days in advance beginning at 7 a.m. on Aug. 25, 2024. To reserve a time online, visit www.oldfortgolfclub.com or call 615-896-2448. “We’re definitely ready to welcome golfers back,” said Golf…

MTSU Obelisk

MTSU Faculty Lamin, Pitts, Zheng Garner 2024-25 Fulbright Scholar Awards

Three Middle Tennessee State University faculty members have an opportunity to take their research and teaching passions overseas after being selected as Fulbright Scholar Program recipients for the 2024-25 academic year. Social work professor Sylvester Lamin will head to Sierra Leone in West Africa; the transcontinental country of Georgia in Eastern Europe and West Asia…

MTSU Pilots Successfully Complete ‘Challenging’ Air Race Classic 2024

MTSU Pilots Successfully Complete ‘Challenging’ Air Race Classic 2024

Middle Tennessee State University’s three pilots successfully completed the nearly 2,500-mile Air Race Classic in June, navigating through “tough challenges” during an “incredible” experience that was rewarding both professionally and personally. Representing the Aerospace Department, rising senior Hailey Harrison of Lakeland and recent alumni Alyssa Smith of Collierville and Rachel Frankenberger of Cisco, Georgia, navigated…

Leadership Rutherford

New Classes for Leadership Rutherford and Youth Leadership Rutherford

Leadership Rutherford is proud to announce the new classes for both Leadership Rutherford (LR) and Youth Leadership Rutherford (YLR). These programs are pivotal in sustaining and enhancing the high-quality leadership that is essential to making Rutherford County an outstanding community. Since its inception, Leadership Rutherford has graduated over 2,200 professionals and students, creating an extensive…