A graduation ceremony was held on March 9th at the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center that graduated 12 men from the first-ever Rutherford County Project Second Chance job training program. The program provides currently incarcerated individuals, who are 90-120 days away from completing their sentence, the opportunity to gain the manufacturing industry training and certifications…
Ricky Alexander Winsett, age 65 of Dandridge formerly of Murfreesboro died Tuesday March 27, 2018. He was a native of Paris TN and was preceded in death by his father Pierce A. Winsett. Mr. Winsett was of the Baptist faith and retired from Russell Printing in Knoxville. He is survived by his son, Keith Winsett…
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is thrilled to announce their full 2018 lineup and return to Franklin, TN for its’ fourth year taking place on September 22 and 23, 2018 – PRESS HERE for more info. Music lovers will #MakeThePilgrimage to The Park at Harlinsdale for two unforgettable days of music, art and culture set…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will promote the fourth annual “Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving” campaign with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in April during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Law enforcement agencies participate by promoting safe driving habits and increasing awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Throughout April, the THSO will use #ThumbsDownTN to…
Robert “Bob” M. Davis, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. A native of Nashville, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nona Payton Davis, and a brother, William A. Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jetta Davis; daughter, Cynthia Ann…
Oaklands Mansion has partnered with a local artist to offer an exciting new coffee mug! This limited edition, color changing mug is a must for your collection! When it’s cold you will see only white artwork against a black background, but fill it with a hot beverage and a vivid color art piece of Oaklands…
Robert Anthony Chilton of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed, from this life peacefully in his sleep at the age of ninety-four at his residence at the Stones River Manor. Robert is a son of the late Francis and Mary Chilton of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Survivors include his daughter, Muriel Chilton Miller and husband Victor, and twin daughters…
MTSU business administration majors Aaron and Alex Brown may have “doubled” their chances of landing an internship at this year’s Business Exchange for Student Talent, or BEST, Career Fair in the Student Union Ballroom. “When people see twins doing the same thing, oftentimes they remember it,” Alex Brown said as the brothers looked over prospective internships with each other. Meet the Browns, both…
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project (Est Substantial Completion March 2018) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, Bridge is opened and nearing completion. Traffic has been shifted onto the bridge and traffic signal and incidental work continues. There will be minor lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd and Old Fort Pkwy the on-off…
Christiana Middle School teachers, students, and custodians were awarded for their exceptional recycling efforts during the “Caught Green Handed” initiative sponsored by Operation: Rutherford Recycles. There were 140 students, seven (7) teachers, and three (3) custodians awarded over the month of March. The Caught Green Handed initiative sought to bring attention to the recycling efforts…