VA Golf Course is Closing

The VA Golf Course in Murfreesboro is Closing

With Veterans Administration (VA) management in Murfreesboro developing plans for land the City currently leases for a 9-hole golf course, the current lease will expire effective December 31, 2022, and property will be returned to VA management. “The City greatly appreciates its partnership with the VA and over the years,” said Community Services Executive Director…

Police Standoff in Murfreesboro Ends Peacefully, 36-Year-Old Man in Custody

Police Standoff in Murfreesboro Ends Peacefully, 36-Year-Old Man in Custody

A standoff between Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers and a man barricaded inside a home ended peacefully Tuesday afternoon. Rush Colvin surrendered to Special Operations Unit (SOU) officers around 3:20 p.m. after about three hours of negotiations and giving him verbal commands to exit the home. The negotiations also included the help of a Crisis…

Abney-NACADA scholarship 2022

MTSU’s Abney Awarded Research Scholarship by National Advising Association

Alicia Abney, MTSU College of Education advising manager and adjunct instructor, is a 2022 NACADA Scholarship recipient from NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising as part of the 2022 Global Awards Program for Academic Advising. Abney, who came to MTSU in 2015 as an advisor and has a doctorate in education, was honored and…

Badges Give Back Food Drive

Franklin Fire and Police Fight Hunger with “Badges Give Back” Food Drive to Benefit One Gen Away

The Franklin Fire and Police Departments are teaming up to help fight hunger. They are kicking off a “Badges Give Back” food drive today. Non-perishable food donations are being accepted at FPD and FFD Headquarters, and at all eight of the city’s fire stations. Between now and January 2nd, you can drop off: Canned vegetables…

Dr. Marie Patterson

MTSU’s Patterson Named Physician Assistant of the Year

Marie Patterson, the director of MTSU’s Physician Assistant Studies program, has been named the Physician Assistant of the Year by the Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants. Patterson has worked as both a clinician and an educator, and for many years staffed the student health center at MTSU, according to a TAPA announcement. She moved into…