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…
Fountains at Gateway is restaurant’s fourth Nashville-area location Burger Republic, an original and “fiercely independent” concept specializing in gourmet burgers, American craft beers and hand-spun milkshakes, opened today in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The 4,026-square-foot restaurant, located in the Fountains at Gateway complex at 1440 Medical Center Parkway, can accommodate approximately 130 guests inside (with an additional…
Finance Director and City Recorder/Treasurer Melissa Wright reminds property owners to pay property taxes on time. City property taxes are normally due byDec. 31 but payment can be made on or before January 2, 2018 without incurring interest charges for being late because the due date falls on a holiday weekend. The Rutherford County Assessor’s Office has…
As MTSU’s new academic year rolls along, the university has been successfully reaching out to former students who haven’t been on campus for a while yet didn’t realize just how close they really were to earning that elusive bachelor’s degree. The Graduate MT program administered by University College targets former students in good standing with the university who…
Andria Goodrow had sinister plans for the pajamas, nightgown and dress she recently purchased from Goodwill. First, she dyed them with tea bags to give them an old, dingy appearance. Then, she rubbed them with coffee grounds to make them look dirty. For the finishing touch, she spattered them with stage blood. Combined with a…
MTSU Physics and Astronomy lecturer Irina Perevalova continues the fall semester Department of Physics and Astronomy First Friday Star Party with “Exotic Matter” starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in Wiser-Patten Science Hall Room 102. Weather permitting, a telescope viewing will follow the 45- to 60-minute lecture. The star parties are free and open to the public. To find Wiser-Patten Science Hall and nearby parking,…
The Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Department will be hosting a free Open House event during Fire Prevention Week. The Open House Event will be on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 854 East Jefferson Pike Murfreesboro, TN. RCFD will provide demonstrations of water rescue equipment, vehicle extrication, and Middle Tennessee Electric safety. The Vanderbilt Life Flight…