On Saturday, April 1, an EF-2 tornado left hit the small community of Readyville, leaving widespread damage and destroying or damaging many homes and businesses. Middle Tennessee Electric was on-site to begin work almost immediately, but its mission to help its members goes beyond restoring power, and the cooperative and its partners have continued to…
Paige Jorge is principal of Cedar Grove Elementary and was chose by Director of Schools Dr. James Sullivan as Principal of the Year. She has worked with Rutherford County Schools since 2009. In this Q&A, Jorge talks about her time as principal, last year’s success and Cedar Grove’s plans for the future. Q: Tell me…
Dapper Owl Coffee Pub & Bakery is pleased to announce it will open its first location on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Located at 2412 East Main Street, Dapper Owl Coffee Pub & Bakery will offer an assortment of high-quality coffee drinks by Frothy Monkey Roasting Co, teas, a rotating selection of craft beers and ciders,…
MAHLE just opened their new career center at their Murfreesboro location to help with new hires as well as having another upcoming job fair tomorrow!
Roger Lawson, age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. A native of Mariba, KY, he was the son of the late Reid and Irene Adkins Lawson. Roger is survived by his son, Wayne Lawson of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Laura Lawson Webb and her husband David of Baltimore, MD; sister, Juanita Patton,…
On May 11th, twenty-one local business and community leaders graduated from United Way’s Catalyst program. During the nine-month program, participants connected directly with local nonprofits through agency tours and projects. The 2022-2023 Catalyst program presented by Integrity Eye aims to train volunteers to serve in nonprofit leadership roles. Program participants learn about governance, financial accountability,…
Middle Tennessee State University students and faculty were hard at work in the final hours before Thursday’s opening of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, preparing to handle live television production duties for 25 performances that will be featured on the popular streaming service Hulu. The assignment, the centerpiece of MTSU’s long-time partnership with the…
Discover the world of whiskey like you’ve never seen it before. As one of the largest whisky tasting events in the US, Whiskies of the World gathers over 200 of the most fascinating distilled spirits from around the globe, along with their makers and ambassadors, to give guests an unforgettable tasting experience. From prestigious single…
Sixteen Midstate teenagers learned about drones, data science and how it relates to solving real-world problems with precision agriculture during the second Middle Tennessee State University Digital Agriculture Camp. High school students like Miracle Brown of Lebanon, Tennessee, and Wilson Israel of Brentwood, Tennessee, who are already involved with agriculture-related programs, pondering ag careers and…
Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Minor Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. Minimal traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Brinkley Rd Improvement Project (between Blaze Dr and Timber Creek Dr) Expected No Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Incidental construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will…