Evan Staples MFRD Firefighter

A year of growth, grit, and service for new MFRD firefighter

To say that 23-year-old Evan Staples has been busy would be an understatement. While many young adults are still finding their way, Staples was charting multiple courses – and conquering them all. “A bunch of big things kind of all collided in the same time frame, but it worked out,” Staples said. His year began…

RCS Chief Communications Officer named Communicator of the Year

RCS Chief Communications Officer named Communicator of the Year

Tennessee School Public Relations Association presents award at annual conference Rutherford County Schools’ Chief Communications Officer James Evans has been named Communicator of the Year by the Tennessee School Public Relations Association. Presented Feb. 28 at TNSPRA’s annual conference in Franklin, the award is given to a school communication professional who has demonstrated excellence in…

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for March 2 - 8

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for March 2 – 8

Old Butler Bypass Lane Installation Work (1/2 mile north of Joe B Jackson)   Expected Lane Closure:  Monday through Friday:  City contractor will be installing the bypass lane on Old Butler Dr, ½ mile north of Joe B Jackson Pkwy.  Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. …

Amanda DeRosia City Finance Director

Amanda DeRosia City Finance Director

City of Murfreesboro Chief Financial Officer/City Recorder/Treasurer Erin Tucker has named Amanda DeRosia as City Finance Director in the Finance & Tax Department, effective Feb. 23, 2025. “I am very pleased that Amanda DeRosia, who has served in the Finance Department for the past nine years, has accepted the promotion to Finance Director,” said Chief…

CFRC Rodeo

CFRC Rodeo returns Feb. 28, March 1 to MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum

A variety of events including bull riding, chuck wagon races and clowns will be part of the upcoming CFRC Rodeo hosted by The Community Foundation of Rutherford County. The rodeo returns for a two-night run, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1, at Middle Tennessee State University’s Miller Coliseum, 304B W….

Tommy Miller

Tommy Miller selected as Fleet Services Director in Public Works

The City of Murfreesboro has named Tommy Miller Jr. as its new Fleet Services Director effective March 2, 2025. Miller succeeds Jack Hyatt, who is retiring on Feb. 28, 2025, after 22 years of service. Miller’s selection followed an interview panel process conducted by a panel representing Human Resources, Murfreesboro Police, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue, and…

Murfreesboro Anesthesia Group

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Society Gala Honors 2025 Award Winners

The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will host its 18th annual Rutherford Society Gala on March 29, at 6 p.m. at the Stones River Country Club. The event will feature keynote speaker Inky Johnson, a former University of Tennessee football player turned motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author. This gala celebrates philanthropic excellence and recognizes donors…