Clifton Braunwalder Memorial Checkpoint

Clifton Braunwalder Memorial Checkpoint

Norbert Braunwalder enjoyed watching his only son, Clifton, challenge himself during Boy Scout adventurous outings and while doing woodworking projects together. But since Clifton, 11, was killed by an impaired driver three years ago, Braunwalder watches Clifton’s Boy Scout friends prepare to get their driver’s licenses and graduate from high school. “These are things I…

MTSU research center partners with agencies to conduct Midstate wage and benefit study

MTSU research center partners with agencies to conduct Midstate wage and benefit study

MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center will conduct a wage and benefit survey for industries located in rural areas of Middle Tennessee in hopes of equipping economic development officials with valuable data that can be used to recruit new industry to the 41-county survey area. BERC will administer the survey through a partnership with the…

CEO of Chick History, Rebecca Price, to Keynote  High-Tea Event by AAUW Murfreesboro

CEO of Chick History, Rebecca Price, to Keynote High-Tea Event by AAUW Murfreesboro

Rebecca Price, CEO of the organization Chick History, is a rising star specializing in the history of Tennessee women and will give the keynote address at Equali-TEA, a high-tea fundraising event hosted by the Murfreesboro chapter of the American Association of University Women. The “hats optional” high tea will celebrate the economic contributions of women…

Six-Year-Old Survivor to Reunite with First Responders and Caregivers at Welcome Home Benefit

Six-Year-Old Survivor to Reunite with First Responders and Caregivers at Welcome Home Benefit

On Saturday, April 8, six-year-old Camden Collins will be welcomed home by family, friends, first responders, and caregivers after spending several weeks recovering from injuries related to a vehicle accident. The welcome home, which includes a benefit concert and silent auction, will be held at the Community High School Auditorium located at 100 Community Crossing…

Tickets Available for United Way’s Eighth Annual Red, White and Bayou

Tickets Available for United Way’s Eighth Annual Red, White and Bayou

Tickets are now available for United Way’s signature fundraising event, Red, White and Bayou. Support the local United Way’s impact on the community at this outdoors, casual dinner reflective of the southern coastal culture. The event is set for Saturday, May 20 th at the home of Ted and Gloria LaRoche in Murfreesboro, TN. A…

MTSU receives 13 awards for its marketing and communications

MTSU receives 13 awards for its marketing and communications

Thirteen of Middle Tennessee State University’s marketing and communications efforts were recently honored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The university’s social media strategy and practices received a Grand Award, the top-tier honor given by CASE’s District III in its 2016 competition, which reviewed work by public and private higher…

Blackman hosting first High School Hiring Fair April 6

Blackman hosting first High School Hiring Fair April 6

When seniors from Blackman and Holloway high schools go to school April 6, they may come home with a new job. Through a partnership with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, Blackman is hosting the county’s first “High School Hiring Fair,” and the event will feature multiple companies and local businesses who want to meet…

MTSU Daniels Center hosts veteran alumni tailgate, baseball game April 8

MTSU Daniels Center hosts veteran alumni tailgate, baseball game April 8

Student and alumni veterans and others are invited to the Veteran Alumni Tailgate and Baseball Game starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8. MTSU student veterans, vets who graduated from MTSU, ROTC graduates and currently serving ROTC, family members and veterans in the community and their families are invited to attend by the Charlie and…