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…

City Construction Projects for March 26 through April 1

City Construction Projects for March 26 through April 1

Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd, Old Fort Pkwy and Ridgley Road for construction of the new Overpass. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. One lane will remain open in…

Blackman Collegiate Academy explores MTSU science options

Blackman Collegiate Academy explores MTSU science options

Blackman Collegiate Academy juniors sampled science at MTSU and the University Honors College during a Friday(March 24) visit to campus. Geosciences, biology, physics and astronomy, Concrete Industry Management and the university’s Experimental Vehicles Program were areas the Blackman High School students discovered in the school’s second visit to MTSU this year. The MTSU-Blackman partnership is…

Coach Kermit Davis signs 7-year contact with MTSU

Coach Kermit Davis signs 7-year contact with MTSU

Head men’s basketball Coach Kermit Davis signed a seven-year contract to stay at Middle Tennessee State University through the 2023-24 season. Under his new contract, Davis will receive a raise to a base salary of $575,000 per year. “This new contract clearly shows our commitment to the men’s basketball program,” Director of Athletics Chris Massaro…