Griffin Collins has always been academically curious. The senior from Blackman High School loves to be challenged in the classroom and that’s especially the case when it comes to math and science, which isn’t surprising considering he plans to major in chemical engineering at either Vanderbilt University or the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. But…
Chris George considers himself fortunate to have worked for multiple principals during the past 11 years. George, currently an assistant principal at Christiana Middle School, previously taught social studies and was the head football coach at the school for eight years. During that time, he worked with former Christiana principals Dr. John Ash and Bob…
Tennessee’s 3Q housing market maintained its positive trends with increased permits, higher sales prices and historically low foreclosure rates, according to the latest statewide quarterly report from the MTSU Business and Economic Research Center. Multi-family permits for Tennessee rose 31 percent from the previous quarter and were up 65 percent over the third quarter of 2016….
The Murfreesboro City Council adopted Resolution 17-R-28 Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 in acknowledgement and support of the 2040 Major Transportation Plan. The Plan is a major element of Chapter 3: Mobility (Transportation) of the Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan, which will be adopted separately by the Planning Commission. Transportation and traffic planning is a critical aspect…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Two Sheriff’s school resource officers who possibly saved a suicidal student earned Officer of the Month awards for October and November from Ford of Murfreesboro. SROs Larry McMahan and Casey McClure located the student and rescued him, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. “We are grateful our SROs tracked the information…
Congratulations to Taco Garage for their ribbon cutting on December 11th at 10:15am. Taco Garage is located at 1911 Medical Center Parkway (Located beside Julia’s Bakery), Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-900-1124. [custom-facebook-feed album=10154969276266078]
City Manager Rob Lyons has named Pam Russell as Director of Human Resources for the City of Murfreesboro. Russell has served as Assistant Human Resources Director for the City since June 21, 2010. Russell replaces Interim Director Sherry Carpenter. “It is a pleasure to promote Pam Russell to Director of Human Resources,” said City Manager…
Children of all ages attended the MTSU Christmas Village featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus and the MTSU farm animals. Presented by MTSU Agritourism Club, Christmas Village was held Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Tennessee Livestock Center. For several years, School of Agribusiness and Agriscience faculty member Alanna Vaught’s agritourism class held a Breakfast With Santa event as a class project. Since…
They are six days that make a difference in thousands of lives. Each year from Dec. 26-31, the number of donations at Goodwill Donation Express Centers skyrockets. In 2016, donations of clothing and household goods tripled during that period compared to other days of the year. Donations are sold in Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee…
Congratulations to BeYoutiful Bridal Bar Co. for their ribbon cutting on Friday, December 8th at 11am. BeYoutiful Bridal Bar Co. is located at 12978 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna, TN 37167 (at the corner of Enon Springs Road and Old Nashville Hwy.) and can be contacted at 615-848-4458. [custom-facebook-feed album=10154962139771078]