The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, July 20, 2023, to approve the Master Plan Task Order services for planning and designing Blackman Park. The City will develop the park on land along Veterans Parkway near I-840. “We are excited to begin planning and design work on recreational land on the City’s west side,” said Murfreesboro…
Under the leadership of Rob Mitchell, the Property Assessor of Rutherford County, and the unwavering dedication of his hardworking staff, the county has experienced a remarkable achievement in fiscal responsibility. The Property Assessors Office is proud to announce that they have successfully returned $499,679 this year to the county general fund, further solidifying their commitment…
Mrs. Janice Arnold died on July 19, 2023, age 90. She cherished God, Jesus, the church, the Word, her family, and her friends. Janice worked in public schools as a speech therapist for 32 years, retiring in 1997. Following nominations from Lascassas Elementary and Kittrell Elementary, Janice received the Rutherford County Teacher of the Year…
Florence Alma Brothers, age 90 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Smyrna Care Center. She was a native of Wilson County and was a daughter of the late Rusal Ward and Bessie McPeak Ward. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Granville Donald Brothers…
Elbert Eugene Scott, age 84 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born in Ashland City on December 23,1938 and was a long-time resident of Nashville before moving to Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Avery and Evy Lee Richardson and in addition to his parents,…
Mr. Charles Burton Smith, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at his home Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late E.H. “Mutt” and Charlie Bright Smith. Mr. Smith proudly served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army in Germany during the height…
Rutherford county’s two-day high school summer summit wrapped up today at Siegel High School. Principals and teachers returned from summer break eager to develop professionally and connect professionally before the new school year begins. A group of people sitting at tables in a classroom. Description automatically generated“This is an opportunity for our high school teachers…
Detectives need help identifying a person of interest in a fraud case. On June 20, a business owner attempted to make a purchase at Lowe’s in Lebanon but was informed there was no credit left on the business account. It was discovered that $15,000 had been charged to the account in six different cities. Four…
The world’s biggest sports nutrition store is opening in Murfreesboro with some big name special guests coming to the Grand Opening.
Detectives need help identifying a person of interest in a theft case. On June 29, an unidentified man took several power hand tools from Lowe’s on Old Fort Pkwy. and left the store without paying. The man was seen leaving in a silver Lincoln with a partial tag of 714. If you can assist with…