Bridgey McBridgeFace Proclamation

Council proclamation names ‘Bridgey McBridgeface’ for one day April 1

The Murfreesboro City Council is taking public support for the humorous naming of the ‘Bridge over Broad’ in ‘Tongue n’ cheek’ stride. An official proclamation issued by the City Council has endorsed the name ‘Bridgey McBridgeface,’ if only for a day on April 1, April Fools’ Day. By definition, Tongue-in-cheek is a figure of speech…

Garrison Drive Divided

Council authorizes sale of Gateway land to Vanderbilt Med Center

The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday to authorize the sale of between 11 and 14 acres of City-owned real estate in the Gateway to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. VUMC plans to build a Pediatric Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery Center at the site between New Vision Baptist Church, Hope Clinic and the corporate headquarters for Kasai…

Rutherford County Library System – 70 Years Strong!

Rutherford County Library System – 70 Years Strong!

When Henry T. Linebaugh made his $5,000 donation toward the creation of a public library in his hometown, he never imagined that within 70 years, that humble beginning would grow to be a five-branch library system serving most of Rutherford County. Linebaugh Public Library formally opened on April 1, 1948, with 6,000 volumes in the…

Riverdale hosting St. Baldrick’s ‘Brave the Shave’ event Friday

Riverdale hosting St. Baldrick’s ‘Brave the Shave’ event Friday

Riverdale High School will be hosting “Brave the Shave” for the fifth consecutive year this Friday. The school has once again teamed up with the St. Baldricks Foundation to Conquer Childhood Cancer. This year’s fundraiser will be held Friday, March 16, from 1:15-2:47 p.m. inside the Johnny Parsley Gymnasium. The goal is to raise $40,000….