Pumpkins, Wonder Woman and other crime fighting kids in costumes will get treats at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Trunk or Treat celebration Halloween night, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. The free Halloween event will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 31 at the Sheriff’s Office at 940 New Salem Highway in…
Congratulations to Boulevard Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing – Secure Care Unit for their ribbon cutting on Monday, October 23 at 11am. Boulevard Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing – Secure Care Unit is located at 1530 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (Beside the Kroger, before Bradyville Pike) and can be contacted at 615-896-4505. [custom-facebook-feed album=10154850120771078]
The United Way Alternative Fall Break is an immersive four day program of service projects, leadership-building, and relationship-building. It provides students the chance to make an impact on their local community and learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing Rutherford and Cannon Counties. The inaugural program took place October 3 – 6, 2017. Participating…
This designation is given annually by the Department of Education. Education Commissioner Candice McQueen also announced the 2016-17 Reward Schools including two Murfreesboro City Schools. Scales Elementary and Discovery School were honored for scores in the top five percent of schools in Tennessee for performance. “Murfreesboro City sees each individual child, and teaches that child…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue will be unveiling a restored steam fire engine along with a brand new 100’ aerial apparatus on Wednesday, October 25 at 2:00 pm at Oaklands Mansion (900 N Maney Avenue). The public is invited for the special reveal. STEAM ENGINE The 1892 Ahrens steam fire engine was the City’s first piece of…
Over 700 Mitchell-Neilson students participated in the Kindness Kickoff in October by creating Pinwheels for Peace. “October is National Bullying Prevention Month,” says Robin Newell, Principal. “Everyone has a voice in raising awareness of bullying. Students who feel safe, recognized, and supported are more successful in school and in life.” Students took this opportunity…
Today, Saint Thomas Health announces a clinically integrated alliance with The Little Clinic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co., to offer extended patient access to healthcare throughout Middle Tennessee. Saint Thomas Health is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and nonprofit health system. The alliance between Saint Thomas Health, Kroger and The Little…
MTSU’s Jennings A. Jones College of Business is again honoring a group of business people with special awards in recognition of their contributions to business and industry. The four honorees will be formally recognized at an awards reception Thursday, Oct. 26, as well as at the Jones College-hosted Start It Up Conference featuring “Shark Tank” celebrity Daymond…
Murfreesboro City Schools received the designation of an “Exemplary” school district by the State of Tennessee today. This designation is given annually by the Department of Education. Education Commissioner Candice McQueen also announced the 2016-17 Reward Schools including two Murfreesboro City Schools. Scales Elementary and Discovery School were honored for scores in the top five…
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…