The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in collaboration with Rutherford County and City of Murfreesboro governments, are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection (HHW) on Saturday, November 4, 2017at the City of Murfreesboro Public Works Facility, 4765 Florence Road in Murfreesboro. The hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TDEC is also…
A packed house listened Friday (Oct. 27) as “Shark Tank” star Daymond John and online magician Vinh Giang encouraged them to pursue their dreams as entrepreneurs and business leaders during the Start It Up Conference at Embassy Suites. Hosted by MTSU’s Jennings A. Jones College of Business, the sold-out conference targeted business leaders and entrepreneurs throughout the Midstate looking for…
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project (Est Substantial Completion December 2017) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd, Old Fort Pkwy and Ridgley Road for construction of the new Overpass. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. At…
HolidayFest Gala is a spectacular evening that kicks off the holiday season in Rutherford County. A silent auction with fabulous items including trips, artwork, sports packages, gift certificates, and much more will take place throughout the course of the evening. The reverse raffle is back with a grand prize of $10,000 and second place of…
Today, the State of Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency (HSDA) approved Saint Thomas Health’s Certificate of Need applications to expand in Rutherford County and Sparta. Saint Thomas Health is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and nonprofit health system. The Certificate of Need approval allows for vertical expansion at Saint Thomas Rutherford…
Murfreesboro Little Theatre proudly presents David Mamet’s emotionally charged drama, ‘Race’. Having worked side by side for 20 years at a flourishing law office, criminal attorneys Henry Brown and Jack Lawson have developed a solid professional relationship. But when Charles Strickland, a wealthy businessman, approaches Lawson and Brown to defend him against charges of raping…
The City of Murfreesboro Police Department and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will partner with federal, state, and other local law enforcement agencies to ensure the constitutional rights and safety of citizens at an event, Saturday, October 28 in downtown Murfreesboro. The League of the South has filed an application with both the City and…
Congratulations to TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center for the groundbreaking on their ER Expansion Tuesday, October 24 at 11am. TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center’s new ER Expansion is located at 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna, TN 37167 and can be contacted at 615-768-2500. [custom-facebook-feed album=10154852715291078]
Rutherford County Fire and Rescue has reported that 29 house fires within Rutherford County have been caused by hazardous waste, so far this year. RCFD urges residents to dispose of household hazardous waste properly to prevent more potential fires. “Hazardous waste is a danger to your family, animals, and property. It can affect you mentally…
Tennessee State Deputy Director of the Americans for Prosperity (www.afptn.org) James Amundsen awarded four members of the Rutherford County delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly. Representatives Tim Rudd (R-34), Dawn White (R-37), Mike Sparks (R-49) and Bryan Terry (R-48) Americans for Prosperity – a Conservative political advocacy group – awards the ‘Champions of Prosperity’ eagle…