The public is invited to join the MTSU community for the university’s third 9/11 Observance at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Veterans Memorial site outside the Tom H. Jackson Building, 628 Alma Mater Drive. Led by cadets in the program, MTSU’s Department of Military Science will hold the event to commemorate the 16th anniversary of a series of four coordinated terrorist suicide attacks…
In celebration of its two-year anniversary, Murfreesboro-based Ufit has a big announcement: the local personal training and fitness studio will now be known as Ufit Wellness Studio. “Our mission is to educate and empower our clients – not only through physical fitness, but also with a well-rounded nutrition and wellness plan – and our new…
Every Wednesday News 2 delivers lunch to men and women who work hard each day to make our lives easier but often go unappreciated. On Sept. 6, News 2’s Paige Hill and a representative from Nissan of Cool Springs, the presenting sponsor of 2 Gives Back, delivered lunch to the Smyrna Police Department. Sergeant Bobby…
Students at Blackman Middle School in Murfreesboro have collected supplies for some students in hurricane-ravaged Texas. According to assistant principal, James Festervand, one of his teachers adopted a class from a Houston school. (Courtesy: James Festervand) “She’s had so many supplies brought in from around town and through her students that we can probably adopt…
Two MTSU Greek organizations are strolling into the fall semester with several national awards under their belts. The Rho Omicron chapter of the Alpha Omicron Pi and the Iota Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sororities each received several awards at their national conventions held in Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas, Nevada, respectively this…
Rutherford County, Tenn. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center was awarded a $2,000 grant from Tennessee Arts Commission and Arts Build Communities (ABC) for “These Hands – Hope and Healing,” a photographic journal project that showcases domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. The Tennessee Arts Commission’s mission is to cultivate the arts for the benefit…
The riveting courtroom drama, “A Few Good Men,” comes to the stage at Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro. Written by Aaron Sorkin, “A Few Good Men” pits inexperienced Navy lawyer, Lt. Daniel Kaffee, against top brass as he attempts to defend two Marines on trial for murdering one of their own. As the…
The City of Murfreesboro will conduct a public meeting at Hobgood Elementary School, Monday, September 18, 2017 from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. to discuss the purpose, need, and proposed design of installation of sidewalks along Mercury Blvd. (U.S. 70) from Middle Tennessee Blvd. to Apollo Drive (Phase 2). Hobgood Elementary is located on 307 South Baird Lane, Murfreesboro, TN…
The City of La Vergne is excited to announce the 2017 Old Timers Festival, to be held Saturday September 9th with the theme “Our Roots Run Deep.” Rutherford County’s first female Mayor, Shirley Winfree, will serve as the grand marshal of the parade. “The best part of the Old Timers Festival is everyone in La…
Listen up, Chick-fil-A fans: The chain is giving away free breakfast in the month of September. Here’s the deal: Customers need to download or update the restaurant’s app and place their order via the app. You can get your choice of a chicken biscuit, egg white grill or hash brown scramble bowl. It’s only available…