Middle Tennessee State University alumna and music artist Hunter Wolkonowski, who performs as HunterGirl, fulfilled a dream with her debut at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, March 2, complete with a standing ovation. “I’m so excited to be here. I’ve wanted to be on this stage my whole life,” she told the packed house inside…
The Middle Tennessee State University School of Agriculture next week will host Temple Grandin, renowned autism advocate and animal welfare pioneer. In a collaboration with the Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences, Grandin will visit campus Wednesday, March 13, for a series of afternoon and evening events. Grandin will appear for a book signing…
On February 24, 2024, The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation held its yearly Society Gala, attended by more than 400 guests. The event featured guest speaker Jim Nantz, a highly acclaimed sports commentator and recipient of numerous awards. Jim, a three-time Emmy Award winner and five-time National Sportscaster of the Year, has been with CBS…
Ben Newman has been named the new Director of Land Management and Planning within the City of Murfreesboro Planning Department. Newman’s administration and government experience includes serving as General Manager of the Caney Fork Electric Cooperative (CFEC) in McMinnville, Tennessee, managing 80 employees for the utility with 35,000 customers. Newman’s first day for the City…
Mr. Roger K. Segroves, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was born in Shelbyville, TN to the late Pete and Frances Uselton Segroves. Mr. Segroves was a 1971 graduate of Central High School in Murfreesboro. He was a faithful member of Third Baptist Church. Mr. Segroves was known as…
Mr. Jeffrey “Jeff’” Allen Ortner, age 55, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born in Omaha, NE to Tom and Donna Martin Ortner. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in maritime engineering from Texas A&M University at Galveston and worked for Old Dominion Group. He was a member of St. Rose…
There were some overly loving cats (and one HUGE guy) at PAWS today. Lots and lots of dogs too! Go adopt them and give them all good homes. A big thank you to A Mortgage Boutique for sponsoring our PAWS videos! PAWS of Rutherford County is located at 285 John Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129…
One of the big rumors flying around town lately is that Murfreesboro will soon be getting a Cheesecake Factory. I reached out to corporate and they responded very quickly. Here’s what they told me!
One person is displaced after a house fire in La Vergne on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the home on the 300 block of John Henry Drive around 1:30 p.m. after reports of heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage. Firefighters were able to quickly get the fire under control. No one was…
Mr. George William Taylor, age 79, formerly of St. Louis, MO passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late George Washington Taylor and Adell Myrtle Mae McDonald Taylor. Mr. Taylor retired as a maintenance supervisor for McCormack, Baron, Salazar. He enjoyed spending time with his family while being…