The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, to approve the construction contract for a skate park and pump track with New Line Skateparks FL, Inc. The skate park will be located at Old Fort Park. “We are excited to see construction begin on a skate park and pump track in Old Fort Park,”…
Mr. Billy Joe Davenport, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 24, 2024 with his family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late Ray Lowe and Martha Elizabeth Lokey Davenport. Billy Joe was a 1973 graduate of Riverdale High School. He was…
Mr. Randy Wayne Hobbs, age 65, of Tullahoma, TN received his well-deserved rewards from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18, 2024. He fought valiantly to be here to serve his Lord but clearly understood that in death he would gain the ultimate life. We are confident that Randy is now enjoying a…
Congratulations to the VITA Program for their kick-off ceremony ribbon cutting on Friday, January 26th at 11am. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Program is located at Patterson Park Community Center located at 521 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Murfreesboro and can be contacted at 615-893-7303.
Six amazing local bands. One night. Battling for the coveted title and a $500 grand prize. The 3rd annual Murfreesboro Battle of the Bands will take place on Saturday, February 3rd at the Washington Theatre inside of Patterson Park Community Center. The event will be from 6 pm to 9 pm and tickets are $10…
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 at Beasie Rd for waterline installation work. Road and bridge construction work over Stones River Greenway continues. The greenway trail will be closed around the existing Beasie Rd…
Being named “Best House Delegation” from all of Tennessee’s colleges and universities and earning two individual honors capped an eventful Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature meeting for Middle Tennessee State University students attending the 54th General Assembly at the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, or TISL, is a four-day forum in…
Five Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies who saved two victims from fires earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award Saturday from the NAACP-Murfreesboro Branch. Sgt. Ethan Shenefield, SRO Jamie Murphy and Deputy Steve Hill received the award for saving a man from his burning home. Deputy Christina Hill and Deputy Nathanial Harrington received the award for rescuing…
Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat tasting event here in Murfreesboro. Planned for Jan 26, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., this event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of pet treats available at Tractor Supply Company. “At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving your pets a choice,” said…
Emergency dispatchers are the first responders when they answer 911 calls and send help. If you want to make a difference for people, please consider becoming an emergency communications dispatcher. Representatives of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services will interview prospective dispatchers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at Emergency Management Agency office…