Jazz Fest is Coming Back to Murfreesboro
Remember how Jazz Fest was canceled? Well, thanks to Scott Graby and his team at The Fountains at Gateway on Medical Center Parkway, it’s back!
City and MTE Finalize “Property Swap” for Planned Parkland and Economic Development Prospects
The City of Murfreesboro finalized the “property swap” with Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) Jan. 4, 2023, for land along Veterans Parkway that includes a proposed park in the western portion of Murfreesboro. “We are pleased to finalize the exchange of land that serves both future recreational use for the City and economic development prospects for…
Ethel Wyoma Hutchings Obituary
Mrs. Ethel Wyoma Hutchings, age 81, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Leonard and Lillie Mae Harris Martin. Mrs. Hutchings enjoyed going to Kentucky to play the poker machines. When she was home, she took care of all the animals she could….
Polar Bear Plunge 2023
The Polar Bear Plunge at SportsCom in Murfreesboro is always a fun event. The faces everyone makes when they first hit the freezing cold water never fails to entertain. Next year’s Polar Bear Plunge is set for the first Saturday of 2024. I’ve been talked into doing that one, so watch for that. I’m sure…
St. John Courtenay, Jr. Obituary
Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, St. John Courtenay, Jr., age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. A native of Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late St. John Courtenay of Charleston, SC and Margaret Hayne Beattie Courtenay of Greenville, SC. St. John was preceded in death…
Traffic Alert: S. Church Street Crash
Five people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving an SUV, sedan and bus on S. Church St. The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m., backing up traffic for hours. The preliminary investigation shows the driver of a Buick Encore was heading northbound on S. Church and attempted to make a left turn, crossing…
Doris Jean Carnahan Obituary
Doris Jean Carnahan, age 85 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. A native of Davidson, County, she was the daughter of the late George Raymond Carnahan and Bertha Lamore Harvey Carnahan. Ms. Carnahan was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Wingler. Ms. Carnahan is survived by her daughter, Candyce “Candy”…
City Offices and Facilities Closing in Observance of MLK Jr. Day Jan. 16
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, and most recreational facilities, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. The community is encouraged to post MLK Day of Service activities by using #BoroMLKDay. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Monday’s garbage pick-up will be…
Coffee 101 at Liberty’s Station
“Coffee 101” is on Saturday, January 14 from 9-10:30 a.m. This is a delicious opportunity to learn the inside scoop about coffee. Roastmaster Mike Arnold from Raphael’s Roastery will be teaching about origins, regions, roasts, grinds, processes, and other interesting information about coffee in order to expand the coffee-lover’s knowledge and enhance coffee drinking pleasure….
Rutherford County Chamber Announces Distinguished Award Recipients
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Terry Haynes as the 2022 Business Legend of the Year, Chris Jones as the 2022 Business Person of the Year and Terry Schneider as recipient of the Leadership Rutherford 2022 Pinnacle Award. These three honorees will be recognized at the Chamber’s annual Business at its Best celebration…