Chris Jones, the president and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify before a Congressional panel on the growing need of rural electric cooperatives to protect their systems and members from cyberattacks. Appearing before the House Homeland Security Committee, Jones said the co-ops are recruiting cybersecurity experts…
Playa Bowls is opening up two new locations in Murfreesboro. One on South Church St and another on Franklin Rd (96). Playa Bowls is a popular health-focused café specializing in açaí, pitaya, coconut, and other superfruit bowls, along with smoothies, juices, and specialty coffee. Founded in 2014 in New Jersey, the brand has grown into…
Fatal Accident Crash Team investigators have charged and arrested a Murfreesboro man in the fatal crash on Middle Tennessee Blvd. on Jan. 27. Ewarth Chesney, 50, of Murfreesboro, is facing two-counts of vehicular homicide, and aggravated assault (recklessness). 35-year-old Sylvio Victor from Antioch died at the scene. A 5-year-old child died from injuries five days…
New Panera Bread on South Church Street is about to open and they’re hiring! Click here for Panera hiring info
Three Florida men have been arrested in connection with a multi-state organized retail theft ring, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Crime Data Analysis Unit (CAD), license plate reader (LPR) cameras, Smyrna (TN) Police Department (SPD), Henderson Police Department (HVPD) and Goodlettsville Police Department. The suspects are accused of stealing more…
Congratulations to Country Financial – The Settles Agency for their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, January 29th at 11am. Country Financial – The Settles Agency is located at 1639 Medical Center Parkway (E|spaces offices) and can be contacted at 615-791-4409.
Moody Excavating selected after low bid of $16 million for park development on land off Veterans Parkway in Western Murfreesboro The City will soon be breaking ground for a future community park on the west side of Murfreesboro in 2025. The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, to approve the $16.35 million Construction Contract with…
Bring your child’s favorite storybook characters to life! United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) and MMC Pediatrics present the Sixth Annual Storybook Breakfast fundraising event. This year’s event will be held at Overall Creek Elementary School on Saturday, March 1st, with two sessions, starting at 8:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Families will enjoy interacting…
County Continuum of Care, also known as Rutherford Thrives, has been awarded $707,489 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD announced $3.6 billion in funding through a competitive process to distribute appropriated funds to Continuum of Care grant recipients. These grants are intended to support projects promoting a community-wide commitment…
Congratulations to Burger King for their ribbon cutting celebration for their new remodel on Tuesday, January 28th at 2pm. Burger King is located at 5099 Murfreesboro Rd., LaVergne, TN 37086 and can be contacted at 315-424-0513 ext. 2355.