The Discovery Center kicks off Secret Garden Week 2017 on Thursday, June 1. A highlight of the summer social season in Middle Tennessee, the series of events allows participants to get a sneak peek at beautiful gardens hidden in backyards in and around Murfreesboro. Tickets and information are available at www.explorethedc.org/sgp. Secret Garden…
The newest 2.9-mile section of the Murfreesboro Greenway on Stones River connecting at Barfield Road has been approved for construction. The City Council Ok’d Phase 4 of the Greenway Extension Thursday, May 18, 2017. Construction is anticipated to begin this summer. The extension will connect the current terminus south of the Cason Trailhead to…
There is no better way to spend a day off in May other than relaxing by the Sports*Com Boro Beach! This Memorial Day come to Sports*Com for a day of swimming, music, fun and prizes Date: May 29, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Boro Beach Sports*Com Outdoor pool Address: 2310 Memorial Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37129…
CEO John McFadden of the Tennessee Environmental Council received a $2,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Murfreesboro in support the City of Murfreesboro’s uncovering of Town Creek near the historic Bottoms near downtown Murfreesboro. The $2,000 grant will assist the ecological project of daylighting Town Creek as it flows between the Murfree Spring wetland…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s Engines 1 and 3, Ladder 2, and Rescue 2 responded to a house fire at 1313 Sunray Drive just before 5:30 Friday morning. Crews arrived to find smoke and flames showing at the back patio area of the unoccupied home. According to Battalion Chief Dale Maynard, the crews were able to…
Twenty-three support staff employees from Murfreesboro City Schools received recognition as support staff of the year and departmental employee of the year. Support staff from each school and other departments were nominated by their peers or supervisor for this recognition. “We are honored to celebrate the people who form the foundation of Murfreesboro City Schools….
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is set to collect items for Back to School kits for kids kindergarten through fifth grade beginning June 13, 2017, through July 25, 2017. For participating corporate and community collection sites, a Stuff the Bus kick-off will be held on June 13 th at the United Way…
Ongoing construction on the Middle Tennessee Boulevard widening project has necessitated the removal of a highly visible campus mainstay in front of Murphy Center. The electronic billboard that has stood outside of Murphy Center’s official entrance since the mid-1980’s was taken down in recent weeks as construction crews continue upgrades along Middle Tennessee Boulevard. University…
People came from as far away as Illinois and as close as Murfreesboro. During the rest of the spring and summer through the end of July, they will come from all parts in order to attend MTSU’s CUSTOMS freshmen orientation for the Class of 2021. Nearly 330 incoming freshmen and 315 parents and family members…
Students, teachers and parents will soon notice the absence of a familiar face at Smyrna Primary School. Long-time principal Dr. Gale Vogel has announced her retirement after 17 years in the position. “(Former Director of Schools) Mr. Hulon Watson tapped me on the shoulder for this position,” Vogel said. “That’s where he planted me and…