Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Education is again partnering with the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties for the organization’s annual “Stuff the Bus” initiative. “The College of Education is excited to partner with United Way of South-Central Tennessee to collect school supplies for students in our community,” said Robyn Ridgley, associate dean…
Riverdale High School girls’ soccer coach Nathan Sweet was charged with two counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and sexual exploitation of a minor. Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives charged him Monday after an investigation. Sweet, 35, of Murfreesboro is being held on $75,000 bond at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. A hearing is…
DORRIS CALDWELL “JIM” DANIEL, JR., born in Corbin, KY on March 6, 1935, died 30 June 2024 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorris “Scott” Daniel, Sr., and Margaret Shelley Daniel, as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, the former Susan Garretson. They…
BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this summer with its Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event July 8-31. Rutherford County PAWS will participate along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states. To help deserving shelter pets find loving…
Not 1, but 2 updates for Old Fort Park including the tennis courts and all new skate park! The tennis courts are being reduced from 8 courts to 6 to make room for 6 additional pickleball courts. The tennis courts and pickleball courts will be divided by a large hitting wall built between the courts….
The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is proud to announce the promotion of Officer Charles Ryan Speed and Detective Steven Vajcner to Sergeant. “Both Speed and Vajcner embody the values and mission of the Murfreesboro Police Department,” said Chief Michael Bowen. “Their promotions are a testament to their dedication and hard work in serving our department…
Congratulations to Brightland Homes at Shelton Square for their ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 27th at 4pm. Brightland Homes at Shelton Square is located at 5762 Willoughby Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 629-654-8205.
Dr Martin was nice enough to give us a tour of the newly renovated Accu-Vision at 2361 Memorial Blvd. We also got to meet Dr. Trinh, the new managing partner at Accu-Vision. To schedule your eye appointment at Accu-Vision call 615-896-0082 or online at https://accu-visionoptical.com/
Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday Through Friday: Riverrock Blvd will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation intermittently at Beasie Rd for roadway widening work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie…
Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July holiday, but they can also be dangerous. The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is urging residents to take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and others safe. Each year, MFRD personnel respond to several fires started by fireworks as well as fireworks related injury accidents. “Please…