Two Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned Life Saving Awards for providing emergency care to a father and daughter severely injured during a boating crash June 8 on Percy Priest Lake. Deputies Chris Beach and Brandon Lorden received the awards. Patrol Capt. Chris Kauffman reported several bystanders applied a tow rope as a temporary tourniquet to…
Main Street Murfreesboro, a nonprofit organization, has hosted free community concerts in the historic downtown since 2005. “For 19 years Main Street has used the power of music to bring our community together and create a sense of place for everyone,” said Sarah Callender, Executive Director. The Friday Night Live summer series is held outdoors…
Congratulations to MyEyeDr for their ribbon cutting on celebration on Thursday, July 25th at 11. MyEyeDr is located at 2634 Medical Center Parkway, Suite C, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-252-5499.
Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan and his family will host a Celebration of Life event for their son, Asher Sullivan, on Friday, July 26, at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. Asher, at the age of 10, passed away from injuries he sustained during a flash flood in his neighborhood on May 8. The…
Congratulations to Green Wave Solar for their ribbon cutting celebration on Monday, July 19th at noon. Green Wave Solar is located at 231 W. Rutherford Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-237-1737.
Mr. Donald “Don” Charles Alger passed away peacefully at home, following an extended illness, surrounded by his wife, daughter-in-law, and loving caregiver. Don was born August 25, 1932 in Griffith, IN to the late Earle and Myrtle Alger. He attended high school at Lew Wallace High School where he proudly played clarinet in the band…
Mr. Jason “Jay” Prentice Eagan, age 49, of Smryna, TN passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born in Mobile, AL to Larry and Beth Cockrell Eagan. Jay graduated from UTC and worked in the logistics and trucking industry. Jay was a selfless loving father who cherished his daughter and was known for his…
Doris Irene Rigwald graciously departed this world on July 18, 2024. Born on February 4, 1929, in Olivet, Michigan, to Sarah Marie and Clifford Rhodus, Doris was lovingly raised by her Aunt Dot and her grandmother. Despite a challenging upbringing, she blossomed into a remarkable woman who led a vibrant and beautiful life. Doris married…
Melinda Faye Stanfield McFarlin, age 76 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, A native of Kingston, TN, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Mary Barnard Stanfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Edwin McFarlin. Mrs. McFarlin is survived by her children, Jason Reynolds and his…
Old Fort Golf Course will re-open for golf on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, following renovations. Golfers can begin scheduling tee times for the reopening five days in advance beginning at 7 a.m. on Aug. 25, 2024. To reserve a time online, visit www.oldfortgolfclub.com or call 615-896-2448. “We’re definitely ready to welcome golfers back,” said Golf…