Blackfox Elementary Teacher Receives First Ever Milken Award
This… is… awesome!!! Congratulations to Blackfox Elementary teacher Raeven Brooks on being the first ever Milken Award educator from Murfreesboro City Schools! Her reaction says it all.
Siegel Scholar Athletes of the Month – March 2022
Congratulations to Macie “Boots” Rhinehart, and Jason Fishpaw on being named Siegel’s Scholar Athletes of the Month for March 2022. “Boots” is a Junior on the Softball team. She plays right field and pitches for the Lady Stars. Macie considers herself determined, kind hearted, competitive. She plans to attend college for Agriculture after high school….
MTSU Entrepreneurship program receives Small Business Institute ‘Showcase Award’
MTSU’s Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship program has been recognized by the Small Business Institute as the 2022 “Showcase Award” winner, signifying the top entrepreneurship program of the year. Headquartered in Clinton, Mississippi, the Small Business Institute has a mission “to be the premier provider of professional development for those engaged in experiential student team consulting…
Blackman students need votes after winning $50,000 Samsung award
Zach Martin, STEM teacher at Blackman Middle, along with his students, are now national finalists in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest. As finalists they will receive a $50,000 prize package of Samsung technology and resources, as well as an opportunity to pitch their idea in front of a panel of judges. Students at Blackman have…
Rockvale student named American Legion’s Eagle Scout of the Year
Rockvale High student Taylor Bell has been named The American Legion’s Department of Tennessee 2022 Eagle Scout of the Year. Taylor recently received the news of the award, which also includes a $3,000 college scholarship. It will be presented at the Legion’s Tennessee Convention in Franklin, Tennessee, on July 2, according to the organization. As…
Central Magnet student named best in show at STEM Expo
RCS middle and high school students presented STEM projects at the 4th annual countywide RCS STEM Expo Tuesday. Projects were developed to solve problems, challenges or answer real-world questions. Fourteen schools participated in the event encompassing more than 130 projects and 300 students, hosted at Lane Agri-Park Community Center. “It gives kids the opportunity to…
“Walmart Lifesaver Award” recipients Tara Melton and Betsy Redmon
Tara Melton and Betsy Redmon “Walmart Lifesaver Award” recipients. This Team was recommended by their Supervisor for their skills and critical thinking for helping a Rutherford County resident. This Team was dispatched to a single car MVA that had struck a tree. This Team realized that the patient of the MVA need a level 1…
Two STARS Award winners recognized by Mayor McFarland
Two City employees were honored by Mayor Shane McFarland, Thursday, March 17, for representing the City in a positive light, exhibiting the core values, and creating a better quality of life for citizens. Maria Routon and Crystal Ellis McFerrin are the newest STARS Award recipients. Maria Routon, Building & Codes Department Permit Technician, joined the…
Smyrna Natural Gas celebrates National Gas Utility Workers’ Day
The Town of Smyrna will observe National Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18. This annual, nationwide event is intended to build public awareness to recognize and celebrate the employees serving their communities in natural gas utility departments. March 18th marks the anniversary of the 1937 New London School explosion in East Texas which killed…
Siegel High Choir February Student of the Month
Congratulations to Siegel High Choir February Student of the Month, Meredyth Graves! Meredyth is a junior and is a member of the Siegel Concert Choir. Great job Meredyth!!