The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is honored to announce the retirement of Battalion Chief Tracy Summar, after three decades of service to the City of Murfreesboro. “We want to thank Summar for his many years of service and dedication to the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department,” said Chief Mark McCluskey. “We hope his retirement brings…
Murphy Center at Middle Tennessee State University will once again host thousands of proud family, friends and supporters who will be on hand Saturday, Aug. 10, to celebrate more than 770 new graduates receiving their degrees during the 2024 summer commencement. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Central Aug. 10 in Hale Arena inside…
Congratulations to Courtyard by Marriott for their ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, July 31st at 11am. The Courtyard by Marriott is located at 411 Potomac Place, Smyrna, TN 37167 and can be contacted at 615-751-2320.
A woman stranded for more than an hour after her kayak overturned is rescued by the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Swiftwater Rescue Team Wednesday afternoon. Fast-moving water in the Stones River caused the kayak to overturn near the Cason Lane Trailhead. The woman managed to grab hold of a tree, while holding the upside-down…
The Nissan Foundation recently named the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring as a 2024 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant will help fund the Discovery Center’s Cultural Heritage Free Day Program, which is aimed at celebrating the diversity of Murfreesboro and the surrounding communities. “The generous support from the Nissan Foundation has been instrumental in…
Congratulations to The Pavilion Senior Living for their ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, July 30th at 11am. The Pavilion Senior Living is located at 10540 Cedar Grove Road, Smyrna, TN 37167 and can be contacted at 615-223-0005.
Save the date for Friday evening, September 6! Mix and mingle, listen to live music, and enjoy dancing, casino games, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and an amazing silent auction at Light Up the Night! The Child Advocacy Center is hosting the 7th annual Light Up the Night end of the summer party on Friday, September…
Middle Tennessee State University mathematical sciences professor Don Hong has been waiting years for this news: MTSU recognized as a Society of Actuaries Center of Actuarial Excellence. Six weeks before MTSU hosts one of the premier annual events for actuaries around the world, Hong received confirmation from Jessica Morse, chair of the SOA Center of…
Kate Cozart, clinical pharmacist practitioner at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), received the Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Award this week for her impacts on pharmaceutical education, leadership, and support of resiliency and wellness. The Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Award recognizes one distinguished pharmacist in Tennessee for their profound contributions to the field….
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…