Rutherford County Sheriff’s K9s and their patrol deputy handlers earned national certification from the United States Police Canine Association. The four-month patrol K9 handlers’ course was hosted by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s K9 Unit. K9 Deputy Christian Salter and K9 Timo, Deputy Brandon Baines and K9 Odin, Deputy David Vega and K9 Jack and…
The Middle Tennessee State University stock horse team was crowned the 2025 National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association Division 2 National Champion team in April in Amarillo, Texas. Students competed in the versatility ranch horse events, showcasing their talents in ranch reining, cow work, ranch trail and ranch riding. The Raider riders placed fifth…
United Communications announced today that its rapidly expanding fiber broadband network has reached 100,000 total locations. This milestone makes United the dominant fiber broadband provider across an 11-county service area that includes the Greater Nashville area.Since reaching the milestone of 50,000 locations served at the end of 2022, United has accelerated its buildout, adding more…
Tennessee School Board of Association provides award to School Boards for meeting requirements in planning, policy, promotion and board development The Rutherford County Board of Education has once again earned the highest award offered by the Tennessee School Boards Association. The School Board has been named a “Board of Distinction” by TSBA. This honor lasts…
Stones River Consulting (SRC), a fast-growing Third-Party Administrator specializing in 401(k) plan administration, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Rocky Top Business Award—marking its second consecutive win following its debut recognition in 2023. The Rocky Top Business Awards, presented by PYA in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the UT Alumni…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Police Chief Michael Bowen announces the promotion of Lieutenant Harry Haigh to Captain, Sergeant Stephen Luter to Lieutenant, Detective Ray Daniel and Officers Devin Burrows and Brett Ryan to Sergeant. “We proudly recognize the leadership and dedication of these five outstanding officers,” Bowen said. “Their commitment to serving our community with…
Transport Deputy Chelsea Quinn heard shouting from inmates waiting for court in a holding cell at the Rutherford County Judicial Center. She opened the door and saw an inmate’s face turning purple from choking on a piece of candy. “I immediately went to the Heimlich (maneuver) and once I was able to hear her audible…
Tennessee grants $4 million bonus to school district because majority of Rutherford’s schools earn A’s on state report card On this Saint Patrick’s Day, it’s only fitting that Rutherford County Schools is rewarded with a four-million-dollar “pot of gold” from the State of Tennessee, recognizing the district’s outstanding performance. The state has established a financial…
La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews (pron: Mayes) was one of 248 law enforcement officers to graduate from the spring session of the FBI National Academy on March 13. “It was an absolute honor to be selected to participate in the FBI National Academy’s 293rd session,” says Chief Moews. “It’s been a dream for my career to one…
Middle Tennessee State University associate professor Vishwas Bedekar is the recipient of the same national honor for the second time in three years. Bedekar, coordinator for the mechanical engineering technology concentration in the Department of Engineering Technology’s bachelor’s degree program, is one of eight Society of Manufacturing Engineers Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award winners for 2024….