Christiana Middle’s Chris George selected for Governor’s Academy for School Leadership

Christiana Middle’s Chris George selected for Governor’s Academy for School Leadership

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…

MTSU News: Strong Economy Boosts Housing Permits, Home Prices Across State

MTSU News: Strong Economy Boosts Housing Permits, Home Prices Across State

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….

Council Resolution Supports ‘2040 Major Transportation Plan’

Council Resolution Supports ‘2040 Major Transportation Plan’

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…

Ford Officers of the Month

Ford Officers of the Month

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…

Pam Russell Named Director of Human Resources

Pam Russell Named Director of Human Resources

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…

MTSU Christmas Village Scores with Children, Benefits Food Pantry

MTSU Christmas Village Scores with Children, Benefits Food Pantry

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…

Ribbon Cutting for BeYoutiful Bridal Bar Co.

Ribbon Cutting for BeYoutiful Bridal Bar Co.

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]

Register Now for Flexible MTSU Courses for Six Sigma-Lean Certification

Register Now for Flexible MTSU Courses for Six Sigma-Lean Certification

MTSU’s Jones College of Business is offering an upcoming certification on project management that allows participants the flexibility of on-site and online course work while providing a marketable credential to enhance their careers.   The Green Belt Certification course offers Six Sigma and Lean training in flexible formats combining on-ground classes spread out to reduce…