April Fool’s Day 5K is No Joke for Runners!

April Fool’s Day 5K is No Joke for Runners!

Saturday, April 1st is fast approaching, and runners are preparing for the first annual Cannon Runs for Children 5K Run/Walk. Dozens of race participants will fill downtown Woodbury as competition and fun collide. “A mix of competitive and non-competitive runners will be here on race day supporting the Child Advocacy Center,” explained Event Coordinator Keylon…

Habitat ReStore to open in Smyrna in time for Earth Day

Habitat ReStore to open in Smyrna in time for Earth Day

Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) is excited to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting of their second Habitat ReStore in Rutherford County on Friday, April 21, in time to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, and the store’s commitment to recycling items that can be reused and repurposed. The new store is located in…

First Community Mortgage Hires SVP of Strategy & CMO

First Community Mortgage Hires SVP of Strategy & CMO

Murfreesboro-based First Community Mortgage (FCM) recently announced the appointment of Christy Long Hoskins as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Chief Marketing Officer. In the newly created role, Hoskins will contribute to the development of FCM’s overall strategic vision and lead all marketing, branding, and advertising activities, with a focus on the customer experience-based Human…

Greenway System and Stones River National Battlefield seek volunteers for Park Day April 1

Greenway System and Stones River National Battlefield seek volunteers for Park Day April 1

On Saturday, April 1, 2017, history buffs, community leaders and preservationists will team up with the Civil War Trust at more than 130 sites in 30 states to answer the call  to service on Park Day. Celebrating over 20 successful years, Park Day has attracted volunteers of all ages and abilities bound by their dedication…

Scholars Week begins for MTSU researchers

Scholars Week begins for MTSU researchers

Research, special events and performances will be showcased March 27-April 1 during the annual MTSU Scholars Week. Scholars Week recognizes the ongoing scholarly efforts and research at the university. Colleges, centers and departments hold Scholars Day activities during the week. The university-wide Scholars Day runs from 12:40 to 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 31. To conclude…

Suspect at large after stealing from Murfreesboro jewelry store

Suspect at large after stealing from Murfreesboro jewelry store

Police in Rutherford County are trying to track down the man accused of stealing jewelry from The Avenue shopping center. The incident happened on Thursday when a black man with a gray beard walked into Kay Jewelers and asked to see two gold necklaces and bracelets. When the clerk handed them over, the man tried…

MTSU researchers await Scholars Week May 27-April 1

MTSU researchers await Scholars Week May 27-April 1

Research, special events and performances will be showcased March 27-April 1 during the annual MTSU Scholars Week. Scholars Week recognizes the ongoing scholarly efforts and research at the university. Colleges, centers and departments hold Scholars Day activities during the week. The universitywide Scholars Day runs from 12:40 to 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 31. To conclude…

1 injured in shooting at Murfreesboro apartment complex

1 injured in shooting at Murfreesboro apartment complex

One person was injured in a shooting at a Murfreesboro apartment complex Saturday afternoon. It happened at 2:50 p.m. at the College Grove Apartments on 1540 New Lascassas Highway. When officers arrived to the scene, they found a victim with a gunshot wound. That person was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for what appeared…