Over the past two academic years, 45 Rutherford County schools have earned a “Level 5” ranking for student academic growth, which is the highest ranking available by the Tennessee Department of Education. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan presented banners to those school principals during the School Board meeting on Jan. 25. “The Tennessee Department…
West Virginia-based Gabriel Brothers, Inc. recently signed an agreement for the City of Murfreesboro to purchase the Old Time Pottery sign on River Rock Blvd. at Cason Lane. The City will remove the sign by the end of February and utilize the area to construct an additional turn lane from River Rock Blvd. onto Cason…
The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, to approve the construction contract for a skate park and pump track with New Line Skateparks FL, Inc. The skate park will be located at Old Fort Park. “We are excited to see construction begin on a skate park and pump track in Old Fort Park,”…
Mr. Billy Joe Davenport, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 24, 2024 with his family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late Ray Lowe and Martha Elizabeth Lokey Davenport. Billy Joe was a 1973 graduate of Riverdale High School. He was…
Mr. Randy Wayne Hobbs, age 65, of Tullahoma, TN received his well-deserved rewards from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18, 2024. He fought valiantly to be here to serve his Lord but clearly understood that in death he would gain the ultimate life. We are confident that Randy is now enjoying a…
Congratulations to the VITA Program for their kick-off ceremony ribbon cutting on Friday, January 26th at 11am. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Program is located at Patterson Park Community Center located at 521 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Murfreesboro and can be contacted at 615-893-7303.
Six amazing local bands. One night. Battling for the coveted title and a $500 grand prize. The 3rd annual Murfreesboro Battle of the Bands will take place on Saturday, February 3rd at the Washington Theatre inside of Patterson Park Community Center. The event will be from 6 pm to 9 pm and tickets are $10…
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 at Beasie Rd for waterline installation work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie Rd…
Being named “Best House Delegation” from all of Tennessee’s colleges and universities and earning two individual honors capped an eventful Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature meeting for Middle Tennessee State University students attending the 54th General Assembly at the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, or TISL, is a four-day forum in…
Five Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies who saved two victims from fires earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award Saturday from the NAACP-Murfreesboro Branch. Sgt. Ethan Shenefield, SRO Jamie Murphy and Deputy Steve Hill received the award for saving a man from his burning home. Deputy Christina Hill and Deputy Nathanial Harrington received the award for rescuing…