Riverdale Soccer Coach Charged with Statutory Rape

Riverdale Soccer Coach Charged with Statutory Rape

Riverdale High School girls’ soccer coach Nathan Sweet was charged with two counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and sexual exploitation of a minor. Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives charged him Monday after an investigation. Sweet, 35, of Murfreesboro is being held on $75,000 bond at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. A hearing is…

Bissell Pet Foundation

Rutherford County PAWS Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation for Summer National Empty the Shelters

BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this summer with its Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event July 8-31. Rutherford County PAWS will participate along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states. To help deserving shelter pets find loving…

Two MPD Officers Promoted to Sergeant

Two MPD Officers Promoted to Sergeant

The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is proud to announce the promotion of Officer Charles Ryan Speed and Detective Steven Vajcner to Sergeant. “Both Speed and Vajcner embody the values and mission of the Murfreesboro Police Department,” said Chief Michael Bowen. “Their promotions are a testament to their dedication and hard work in serving our department…

Road Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for June 30 – July 6

Beasie Rd Extension (River Rock Blvd just north of Racquet Club Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday Through Friday: Riverrock Blvd will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation intermittently at Beasie Rd for roadway widening work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie…

Fireworks Safety

MFRD Offers Fireworks Safety Tips Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday

Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July holiday, but they can also be dangerous. The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is urging residents to take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and others safe. Each year, MFRD personnel respond to several fires started by fireworks as well as fireworks related injury accidents. “Please…

Taste of Rutherford 2024

Taste of Rutherford Summer Party July 13 at Oakland’s Mansion

Tickets for Main Street’s “Taste of Rutherford” annual fundraising party are now available for purchase. Around 20 restaurants will be stationed on Oakland’s grounds, offering tastings of their delectable dishes. The event will also feature the Mid-State Brew Crew serving craft beer and musical entertainment throughout the night. Additionally, there will be a “VIP area”…