The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is gearing up for its annual signature fundraising event, Red, White, and Bayou. This year’s event will take place on May 5th, 2023 at The Grove at Williamson Family Farm. This year’s event is co-chaired by Francela Salas, Community Relations Coordinator at Redstone Federal Credit Union, and…
From new and prospective Middle Tennessee State University students answering U.S. presidents’ quiz questions to them visiting the MTSU President’s House to conclude their daylong visit recently, it was a day to acknowledge academic excellence. MTSU celebrated Presidents Day by hosting high school scholars for three events — a Buchanan Fellows Breakfast for students who…
Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Minor Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Brinkley Rd Improvement Project (between Blaze Dr and Timber Creek Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Roadway construction work continues on Brinkley Rd. There will be intermittent lane…
For MTSU Health and Human Performance professor Chandra Russell Story, her faith “is the cornerstone of who I am and everything that I do, and I’ll ever be.” A licensed minister at First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Story is also a deeply accomplished scholar in the field of public health and was honored for her…
One of the Army Reserve’s newest commanding generals, Maj. Gen. Bob D. Harter, picked Middle Tennessee State University for his first visit to a higher education institution since assuming his new duties. Harter, commanding general of the 81st Readiness Division at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, toured MTSU’s Army ROTC detachment and the Charlie and Hazel…
Mrs. Daphnea Jean Bowen Anderson, age 66, of Rockvale, TN passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Billy and Maggie Lee Perry Bowen. Mrs. Anderson was a 1974 graduate of Riverdale High School. She retired from the former Murfreesboro Electric Department as the executive assistant to the…
The American Red Cross, Heart of Tennessee Chapter will host the annual Heart of Tennessee Heroes Breakfast on Friday, March 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Middle Tennessee State University Student Union. This event is one of the critical fundraisers for the chapter. Funds raised from the luncheon will help the Red Cross…
Staff changes in the Development Services Division follow the appointment of Sam Huddleston as Assistant City Manager for Engineering and Economic Development. Greg McKnight has been appointed Executive Director of Development Services. McKnight has served as Murfreesboro Planning Director since 2020. Kevin Jones has been appointed Director of Building Codes after serving as Assistant Director…
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has earned the Community Champion Award from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for its dedication to TVA EnergyRight programs to benefit its community. “MTE is grateful for this recognition from TVA and for its EnergyRight programs that allow us to serve our community and members in so many ways,” said Robert…
One lone female cat named Fran during our PAWS visit this week. However there were quite a few dogs and even a few cute puppies to choose from. All in need of good homes… so go adopt one!! A big thank you to A Mortgage Boutique for sponsoring our PAWS videos! PAWS of Rutherford County…