2023 Wreaths Across America at Stones River National Cemetery

2023 Wreaths Across America at Stones River National Cemetery

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, members of the Rutherford County community, as well as attendees from well outside of the local area, will gather at Stones River National Cemetery to pay honor as part of Wreaths Across America Day – the purpose of the national program being to “Remember the Fallen; Honor those who Serve;…

MTSU Students’ Escape Room-Style Scenario Teaches Humanitarian Law

MTSU Students’ Escape Room-Style Scenario Teaches Humanitarian Law

Nuclear engagement is a big threat — at least it is this semester for students enrolled in the Humanitarian Aid and Crisis course taught each fall by Middle Tennessee State University that requires students to grapple with the complex decision-making surrounding the issue through interactive, “escape room”-type scenarios. Led by political science professor Amy Atchison,…

Middle Point Landfill

Middle Point Landfill’s Community Open Houses Reveal Common Concerns Over Waste Disposal

Middle Point Landfill has recently concluded a series of community open houses across Rutherford County to provide information and to seek residents’ feedback and opinions about waste disposal. Sessions were held throughout the fall at six locations across the county. From these informational sessions, three main themes emerged: Need for Local Leadership. Rutherford County needs…

Danny Rigney Obituary

Danny Rigney Obituary

Jeffrey Daniel “Danny” Rigney, age 64, passed away Saturday December 9, 2023, from a long-time battle with Alzheimers. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County with his beloved wife of 40 years, Pamela Walker Rigney. Danny loved family gatherings, going fishing, and listening to an eclectic array of music. He also played music, often…

Under Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for Dec 10-16

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…

Tennessee Titans new stadium

MTSU Alumni Playing Key Roles in Construction of New $2.1B Tennessee Titans Domed Stadium

Two Middle Tennessee State University School of Concrete and Construction Management alumni are playing prominent roles in the Tennessee Builders Alliance team constructing the NFL Tennessee Titans’ new $2.1 billion Nissan Stadium. Already in the prime of their careers, Reggie Polk, CEO and co-founder of Brentwood, Tennessee-based Polk & Associates Construction Inc., and Paul Lawson,…

MTSU Obelisk

MTSU Prepares to Celebrate 1,760-Plus Graduates at Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

More than 1,760 Middle Tennessee State University graduates will soon be transferring the tassels on their mortarboards to the left following fall commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16, to celebrate the last graduating class of 2023. Graduate students and undergrads in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, Jennings A. Jones College of Business and College…