Fatal Broad Motorcycle Crash

Motorcyclist who died in weekend crash identified

The motorcyclist who died in Saturday’s collision on Broad Street with an SUV has been identified as Michael Jenkins, 69, of La Vergne. Jenkins was pronounced deceased at the hospital shortly after the 1:46 a.m. crash on Sept. 21. The preliminary investigation reveals Jenkins was traveling southbound on Broad when his 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle…

MTSU Hosts 48th Vice President Mike Pence for Constitution Day on Tuesday

MTSU Hosts 48th Vice President Mike Pence for Constitution Day on Tuesday

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence spoke to a packed house at Middle Tennessee State University’s Tucker Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to round out the university’s annual Constitution Day activities. Pence, who said he began studying the U.S. Constitution when he was in high school, called the document “the greatest charter for liberty in…

MTSU Bleeds True Blue to Recapture ‘100 Miles of Hope’ Blood Drive Bragging Rights

MTSU Bleeds True Blue to Recapture ‘100 Miles of Hope’ Blood Drive Bragging Rights

Middle Tennessee State University bled True Blue and beat Western Kentucky University during the annual MTSU-WKU “100 Miles of Hope” friendly blood drive competition. MTSU collected 405 units during the three-day effort, 36 more than WKU, which collected 369 units. Together, the Conference USA schools collected 774 units of lifesaving blood. MTSU’s donations alone could…

Foundation hosts Serve it Up Doubles Tennis and Pickleball Tournament

Foundation hosts Serve it Up Doubles Tennis and Pickleball Tournament

The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on November 8, 9 and 10 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can compete in Men’s, Women’s, or High School level-based doubles divisions. This tournament is open all levels of experience with two guaranteed matches. Tournament registration is hosted through Universal Tennis (UTR)…

Valerie Smith announced as new director of Water Resources Department

Valerie Smith announced as new director of Water Resources Department

City Manager Darren Gore has approved the appointment of Assistant Murfreesboro Water Resources Director Valerie Smith to the promotion of director of the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department (MWRD), effective Sept. 8, 2024. Smith replaces Gore, who became City Manager, July 2, 2024. Personnel changes within MWRD come as the department relocates from administrative, customer service,…