Locally Owned Murfreesboro and Smyrna Independent Merchants Association are excited to announce the inaugural Light Up Local Firefly Awards. Light Up Local, set for Tuesday, April 24, promises to be an exciting evening of local food, music and the presentation of the Firefly Awards. The Firefly Awards, emceed by WKRN’s Larry Flowers, is a people’s…
Mrs. Cheryl Thomas Erwin, age 56, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. Cheryl worked for General Mills and was also a great hair dresser. She enjoyed riding her scooter. She was a wonderful cook, very creative, and was very proud of her family. Cheryl was born in San Rafael, California to the…
When Paul Rocco’s Shepherd mix Butch wandered away Sunday, he was worried about his beloved pet. Rocco searched for his dog all day but couldn’t find Butch anywhere in his neighborhood off One Mile Lane. He searched again in the bitter cold Monday, calling Butch’s name until he heard a familiar bark. He tracked Butch’s…
Mr. Fred Mosher, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born in Concord, NH to the late George and Arlene Potter Mosher. Mr. Mosher retired as a Regional Director for Xerox. He attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mr. Mosher enjoyed going to the movies and attending art…
Many City Water Resources Department customers may not be aware that they can easily track their water usage. A new video demonstrates how customers can easily login and begin using an online or mobile customer service portal. Customers can visit the City of Murfreesboro website at www.cityofMurfreesborotn.gov then under A to Z access the Water…
The American Red Cross is partnering with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department to install life-saving smoke alarms during Sound the Alarm home fire safety event on Saturday, April 21st in the Minerva Drive area of Murfreesboro from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Red Cross volunteers along with firefighters from Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department, members of Olive…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s Districts 1 and 8, Engine 4, and Rescue 9 responded to a fire at 1606 North Tennessee Boulevard (Ashwood Cove Apartments) just after 8:30 Monday morning. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and flames exiting a unit on the second floor of the “PP” building, according to Acting Battalion…
Judy Marie Leverette, age 58, of Murfreesboro passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She was born in Massachusetts to the late William H. and Iva Bea Hargrove Johnson, Sr. Funeral service will be 11:00am Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Pastor Nathan Newell will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with…
MTSU Recording Industry Chair Beverly Keel joined her two fellow co-founders of Change the Conversation for a special forum Saturday (Aug. 14) right before the Academy of Country Music Awards to discuss obstacles faced by women in country music. In addition to Keel, the open-to-the-public forum at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino featured singer/songwriter…
James Earl Dozier, age 83 of Smyrna, TN passed away at StoneCrest Medical Center on April 14, 2018 after a long, hard fought battle with Cancer and COPD. Earl was born August 17, 1934 in Gray Kentucky to the late Emmett and Myrtle Owens Dozier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…