Teens needing extra driving experience may build their skills by taking the Rutherford County School Resource Officers’ DRIVE class, a school resource officer said. The Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education program is geared to teens ages 16-19, said SRO Chad Dodson, who is the DRIVE coordinator. Students receive personal training from Sheriff’s Office driving instructors…
Earlier in 2017 Cultural Arts Murfreesboro launched the first term of the laureate program, honoring three chosen creative professionals in the fields of photography, painting, and poetry. Now just a few months into their term, they are hard at work making the arts more accessible in our community. Painter Laureate, Ginny Togrye, has begun a…
Carrie the Musical made its debut, October 6, 2017 at Center for the Arts. This electrifying, pop-rock musical adaptation of the Stephen King bestselling novel Carrie runs October 6-22 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. This production is rated R for mature content. This new production, which retains much of the original stand-out material for Carrie and her mother Margaret, is…
Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) will receive a grant of $96,000 as part of a $1 million donation from Nissan North America to support local Habitats across the U.S. “We are so grateful for the continued support from Nissan over the past 12 years,” states Terri Shultz, Executive Director RCHFH. “Their commitment and…
Creative Movements will present “The Move: Fall Into Art” Friday, Oct. 13, on the City Plaza, 111 W. Vine Street in Murfreesboro, 37130, from 6-9 p.m. The free outdoor event is a celebration of the arts in Murfreesboro. Open to the community, “The Move” is an opportunity to gather for an evening of arts, entertainment and live…
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) believes strength develops when all resources in a community are combined to best accompany patients towards health. During the month of October, breast cancer patients are especially recognized. The journey tied to breast cancer is why MMC created the Comprehensive Breast Center 9 years ago. The Comprehensive Breast Center is comprised…
Classifying the MTSU Distinguished Alumni Award received from his alma mater as both “overwhelming and humbling,” one of the motorsports world’s leading executives said he felt somewhat at a loss for words. Nashville native Eddie Gossage, who is in his 21st year as the only president and general manager of Texas Motor Speedway, said he “was kind of…
MTSU continues to get national recognition for its leadership in using data analytics to boost the university’s retention rates to record levels. Rick Sluder, vice provost for student success and dean of University College, is among 25 education leaders being profiled as an “EdTech Hero” by the website edscoop.com, an online publisher focused on education…
Nicholas Gardner, resident of Rutherford County in the city of Murfreesboro announces his intent to run for the Tennessee State Senate District 13 Seat. “I am running for this seat to represent the citizens of Rutherford County,” said Gardner. “Rutherford County continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee, and I believe…
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project (Est Substantial Completion Dec, 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…