Dr. Sherri Southerland

Dr. Sherri Southerland named next principal of Smyrna High School

Long-time Assistant Principal Dr. Sherri Southerland has been named the next principal of Smyrna High School, Director of Schools Don Odom and Director of Schools-Elect Bill Spurlock have announced. Southerland has been with the school for 13 years and served for 12 as one of four assistant principals. She originally came to the school from…

The Great Slider Showdown

Made South announces chef lineup for Great Slider Showdown

Franklin-based event company, MADE SOUTH, released the first round of participating chefs and restaurants for the Great Slider Showdown on June 30, 2018, at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. The event will showcase 12 talented chefs from 5 different Southern states creating delicious sliders featuring a variety of proteins. “We love sliders,” said MADE SOUTH…

Thomas Hyde

Thomas Hyde obituary

Thomas Gregory Hyde, age 55, of Murfreesboro, passed away on May 17, 2018, surrounded by his family. A loving husband and father, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Tom touched lives around the globe through his work and travels, before making his final journey to meet God. Tom is survived by his wife Yukari Hyde, parents Martha and…

MTSU and Chinese partner

MTSU, Chinese partner agree to launch joint International Ginseng Institute

Middle Tennessee State University and its primary research partner in China agreed to create a joint ginseng institute that will study, develop and promote Tennessee-grown herbal products for sale in Asia and other emerging markets. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and Miao Jianhua, director of the Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, signed the agreement…

Memorial Day Stones River Cemetery

City offices closing in observance of Memorial Day holiday May 28

In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall and most other City offices will be closed Monday, May 28, 2018. Some recreational facilities and St. Clair Street Senior Center will be closed Saturday May 26 and Memorial Day. Rover, the City’s public transportation system, will not run on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. Boro Beach, Sports*Com’s…