Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Firefighters Jonathan Parsons and Lance Sutton were promoted to the position of Engineer this week. The two were selected from a list of 15 qualified applicants. Meet the NEW Engineers Jonathan Parsons Jonathan Parsons has been with MFRD since March 2008. He is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with…
According to the most recent United States Census Bureau data, Murfreesboro was listed among the 15 fastest-growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro came in at No. 10 nationwide as the city grew by 4.7 percent between July, 2016 and July, 2016 with more than 131,000 people who live there. The census data also found Nashville is…
State Rep. Dawn White (R-37) and State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-49) surprised local history devotee Dan Whittle Wednesday morning at Murfreesboro’s Sylvan Park Restaurant during the Truman Show on WGNS Radio. “Dan’s contribution to our community is immeasurable.” Smyrna historian Marty Luffman stated “Back in the late 80’s Dan was actively involved in the media…
Murfreesboro City School students and staff are excited to end the school year and head into summer. However, the last day of school is always a special day. Each school shares a tradition of send-offs and send-ups. Mitchell-Neilson Primary first graders lined the street for the official “crossover” to begin their journey to the Elementary School Campus. Sixth graders at Hobgood…
MTSU’s Keith M. Huber is the invited keynote speaker for Nashville’s Memorial Day ceremony this weekend. Huber, senior adviser for veterans and leadership initiatives, will speak during the 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, ceremony at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Lane, in Nashville.Memorial Day is Monday, May 29. The Memorial…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, in partnership with Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, recently provided a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) training for staff members of the Murfreesboro City ESP (extended school program). Girl Scout representatives led the training for ESP staff members for a nine-week STEAM program, with materials…
Tuesday was such a wonderful day at the Rotary Club of Murfreesboro. Becci Bookner presented Kiley Dibble with Oakland’s very first Past District Governors’ Scholarship. Kiley will use this gift as a freshman at UT Knoxville this fall.
It’s happening. Ikea is coming to Nashville. The official announcement is coming Thursday morning, News 2 confirmed with multiple business leaders and council members. Details about the new store, which will be built in Antioch, are expected at the 10 a.m. press conference with Mayor Megan Barry. While the exact location has yet to be…
He’s the voice of the Good Neighbor Station in Murfreesboro, but when he’s not behind the microphone, Scott Walker is an advocate for an overlooked segment of Rutherford County. Being a good neighbor is not just a station brand. It’s who Walker is to people who really need a friend. “Local radio is interesting. It’s…
MTSU’s Campus Recreation Center and Murfreesboro-based nonprofit Howard’s Hope have built a special partnership in two years’ time. The university’s large indoor pool is perfect for Howard’s Hope, which provides swimming lessons to underserved youth in Murfreesboro,Rutherford County and other areas in Tennessee with a mission of combating accidental drowning among children and youth….