On June 16, twenty-one individuals graduated from United Way’s six-month Catalyst program. The class of business leaders, identified by the Catalyst Alumni Council, participated in the program to become engaged in social responsibility through the means of advocacy, giving and volunteerism. The program’s ultimate goal is to train volunteers to serve in nonprofit leadership roles,…
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project 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. One lane will remain open in…
Leaders from Meharry Medical College and Middle Tennessee State University signed an agreement Thursday (June 22) to develop an accelerated pathway for talented students to graduate as physicians to serve in rural areas of the state. Meharry President James Hildreth and MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee launched the partnership at a State Capitol signing…
Georgia authorities have given $10,000 apiece to two Tennessee households for help catching two inmates accused of killing their guards while escaping from a prison bus. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in an email Friday that the agency decided to equally split the $20,000 portion of the reward it had offered. GBI spokeswoman Nelly…
Congratulations to First National Bank of Middle Tennessee for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 22nd at 11am. First National Bank of Middle Tennessee is located at 3427 Memorial Blvd. (Located in front of the Publix at the corner of Memorial Blvd. and Thompson Lane), Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at (615) 713-1219.
Kayla Sides Watson, a 2012 graduate of Blackman High School and a 2016 graduate of East Tennessee State University, was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant by Lt. Col. Clark Harrell. Watson has been accepted into the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program. She will begin medical school next month at…
Uptown Suites, a new brand of extended stay properties, is officially launching its Smyrna location. The public is invited to attend the free Grand Upening on Thursday, June 22nd at 4:00 PM. The Smyrna property will be the first Uptown Suites in Tennessee and second nationwide. The event will feature tours of the new property,…
Spending time with your friends or family enjoying live music, spoken word, different styles of dance, and appreciating artwork is a great way to bond. Shared creative experiences will become memories that can last a lifetime. Please join us every 4th Sunday of the month for our Artist Night at the Museum. Date: June 25, 2017…
Nearly 20 Middle Tennessee State University students wanted to be a part of Wednesday’s formal celebration rolling out bottles of whole white milk and one of MTSU’s best-kept secrets — it’s whole chocolate milk. Senior animal science major Kayana Fonseca and other students work seven days a week, 365 days a year, often arriving…
Stones River Mall and Hot Topic invite fans of all ages to Anime & Cosplay Party, Vol. 3, held from Noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, in Center Court. “This has been such a fun event for the past two years, and we’re excited to offer it in conjunction with Hot Topic again this year,”…