Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!) announces the 2017 sessions of its flagship program Southern Girls Rock Camp, a summer camp for girls and gender non-conforming youth ages 10-17, and the co-ed Tennessee Teens Rock Camp, both with a mission to empower young people through music education. Its Murfreesboro location, celebrating its 15th Anniversary year, was…
MTSU will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All business offices will be closed and no classes will be held that day. July 4 building closures include the James E. Walker Library, Student Health, Wellness and Recreation Center and Student Union. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. and all…
A Goodwill store employee will receive a donated vehicle through the nonprofit’s Wheels-to- Work program on July 6 in downtown Nashville. The Wheels-to- Work Program was established to help Goodwill employees and clients who need reliable transportation to get to work. Goodwill President and CEO Matthew Bourlakas will present Christine McCrury, a lead sales associate…
Six of Blackman High School’s top science students are experiencing far-reaching insights into Middle Tennessee State University research and laboratory facilities during a weeklong immersion project. Biology assistant professor David E. Nelson made the offering, which he calls “Art of Microscopy,” available to the students from Blackman Collegiate Academy and AP chemistry classes taught by…
A recent statewide survey of Tennesseans by MTSU’s Office of Consumer Research indicate consumers highly trust recommendations from people they know as well as other consumers, but don’t have as much confidence in information from Congress or mainstream television news media. The current survey of 627 Tennessee consumers was conducted between June 10 and June…
Renee Crowder called it “the best professional development” she has ever been a part of — and it was quite a “risky” proposition for her and the 150 K-8 math teachers attending the two-week workshop. Most found the MTSU-led K-8 Summer Institute at Coffee County Middle School challenging. Teachers from Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Grundy, Rutherford…
On May 30, 2017, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center delivered their first triplets since the hospital opened in 2003. Nwado Chukwurah gave birth to three precious babies, two boys and a girl. Afam Ikejiani, M.D., OB/GYN delivered the triplets through a caesarian section. All three babies were born healthy with birth weights ranging from 3 pounds…
An automotive supplier announced Wednesday it is expanding its operations and creating 80 new jobs in Smyrna. Valeo North America, Inc. said it will invest $25 million in Rutherford County through the expansion. “It is always great news when a company chooses to expand in Tennessee, and I want to thank Valeo for its continued…
Ever feel like you’re in an ever losing battle, fighting traffic on Interstate 24, especially during rush hour? If so, you’re not alone. Bumper to bumper traffic. Drivers going nowhere fast. The commute into Nashville is a job in itself. News 2 rode along with two commuters to see how they survive it. “There is…
The Residence at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro is now fully operational, having admitted its first patient this weekon Tuesday evening. The new facility celebrated a ceremonial grand opening and dedication in May and successfully completed its state licensing survey last week, allowing care to be provided within its walls. Now, the doors have opened and compassionate, specialized care for the end…