Equitable Property Company, the Town of Smyrna, and other officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, June 10, to celebrate the start of the Sewart’s Landing project. In February 2024, Equitable Properties purchased 44 acres to develop Sewart’s Landing, a new mixed-use destination in Smyrna, Tennessee. The master plan, which was created in close partnership…
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…
Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh recognized several Adult Detention Center correctional officers who earn national certification through the American Jail Association during Thursday’s Rutherford County Commission meeting. Lt. David Hutsell earned re-certification and Lt. Glen Edgell earned certification as Certified Jail Managers. Sgt. Adam Sowden and Sgt. William Franzel earned status as Certified Jail Supervisors. Correctional deputies…
MTE’s Lineman Rodeo team had a strong performance at the annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo in Chattanooga last weekend. The Lineman Rodeo is a two-day competitive event by and for the employees of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) power distributors. The competition recognizes and rewards participants for excellence in safety, skill and knowledge in their field….
Registration is open and spots are still available for Middle Tennessee State University’s Inclusive College Experience camp for people ages 16 to 25 with intellectual disabilities. Hosted at the College of Education, the weeklong camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 15-19, and the cost is $150. The registration deadline is July…
If you’ve driven down South Church Street anytime recently you’ll see several more new construction buildings going up between Goodwill and Hardee’s. There is already a sign up announcing what three of the buildings will be (CAVA, Chipotle and First Watch), but nothing on the other buildings has been announced yet. Here’s the info we…
With temperatures in Middle Tennessee expected to soar into the 90s this weekend, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has provided several recommendations to help members reduce their energy usage and save money on their electric bills. Nudge the thermostat up: Keep your thermostat at the highest comfortable temperature, ideally between 76 and 78 degrees. This reduces…
Dr. Trey Duke is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. M’lisa Bryant Miffleton as the new Principal of Northfield Elementary. With a rich background spanning 26 years in education, Miffleton brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role. “Throughout the selection process, M’lisa stood out as the ideal candidate for Northfield….
Amazon’s Fulfillment Center on Joe B. Jackson Parkway donated handgun cleaning supplies to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. First responders from Amazon’s fulfillment centers in Middle Tennessee delivered the products to the Sheriff’s Office Tuesday. The items included solvents, gun oil, rust protection aerosol, lubricating oil, cleaner and lube and gun scrubber. Sheriff’s firearms instructors…
Murfreesboro Police Department recruiters will participate in the Slash Into a New Career Job Fair hosted by the City of Murfreesboro in partnership with American Job Center. The job fair will take place on Friday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 111 W. Vine Street Murfreesboro. Both sworn police officers…