Discover ways to increase turtle conservation around the world as we celebrate our shelled friends. Participate in the World’s Slowest Hike, and stop at each Turtle Station to learn about the different species that inhabit our planet. Enjoy fun activities, crafts, live animals, puppet shows, local vendors, and live music by Michael Jacobs. Fun for…
Terry Van Winkle, age 62 of LaVergne, died Wednesday at Centennial Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a native of Warren, Michigan and a son of the late Rip and Pauline Mooneyham Van Winkle. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Temmy Van Winkle. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Van Winkle;…
Mrs. Barbara Linda Wetherell Kendrick, age 83, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She was born in Sheffield, IL to the late Charles F. and Venetta Mae Oakes Wetherell. Mrs. Kendrick was a member of Blue Ridge United Methodist Church in Blue Ridge, GA and was the wind beneath her husband’s wings….
Barbara Ann Holder, age 63, of Murfreesboro passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was born in Xenia, OH to the late Harry T. Smith and Ruth Barnett. She is survived by her husband, Jack Holder, son, Jason Holder of Murfreesboro, sisters and brothers, Kathy Johnson and her husband Larry, Thad Smith and his…
Mrs. Jennifer Gossage, age 53, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She was born in Murfreesboro to George Wayne, Sr. and Shelby Young Gossage. Jennifer was a graduate of Riverdale High School and the co-owner and operator of Comet Cleaners in Franklin, TN. Jennifer is survived by her parents, George and Shelby…
Jesse Lee Gowen, Jr., age 93 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday May 2, 2018. A native of Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Jesse Lee Gowen, Sr. and Evangeline Willie Davis Gowen. Mr. Gowen was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Weideman Gowen, a son, Larry James Gowen, brother,…
Please join us Sunday, May 20 from 2:00-5:00pm to witness the wedding of the season at Mayday Brewery! In their on-going effort to raise much needed funds for local animal welfare organizations, Purple Paws will be hosting ‘Til Bark Do Us Part, a dog wedding. Groom Chuy will be accompanied by Finn as his best…
While some students decide where they’ll be headed for summer vacation, others are figuring out where their next meal will be coming from. Thanks to MTSU’s Fraternity and Sorority Life, MTSU’s Student Food Pantry will soon be stocked with more than 3,000 items of canned food and other nonperishable goods for the summer. Current students…
Before it’s used in the park system this year, over 60 tons of sand will be used to create a real “beach” in the park. Music, dancing, games and activities. Join the festivities! Date: May 11, 2018 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Barfield Crescent Park Address: 697 Veterans Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Cost: Free for…
The Stones River Greenway will be closed from the Cason Trailhead to just past the Highway 99 overpass starting Monday, May 7, 2018, for the Highway 99 (New Salem Highway) widening project. The Cason Trailhead will be open for parking, and greenway users may still turn left from the trailhead to use the trail. The…