MTSU’s Heather Brown continues to bring notoriety to not only herself but to the highly acclaimed MTSU Concrete Industry Management program. The much-honored Brown recently received another distinction in her outstanding career, earning the Joe W. Kelly Award from the American Concrete Institute in a virtual ceremony. ACI President Jeff Coleman made the announcement during…
Central Magnet School senior Henry Parker of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is the 2021 recipient of an $8,000 scholarship from the national Architecture, Construction and Engineering, or ACE, organization. ACE is dedicated to mentoring high school students and providing scholarships to encourage young people to pursue careers as architects, engineers and builders. Middle Tennessee State University Commercial…
Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Supervisor Elizabeth Stubblefield has been named 2021 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year for her selfless actions, dedication, hard work. Stubblefield takes pride in her work and is always willing to step up and help when needed. “Elizabeth’s calm demeanor during stressful times is a reassuring voice on the radio,” said Murfreesboro…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center announced it has been selected as a Blue Distinction Center for Total Hip & Knee Replacement and a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, as well as receiving The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission for Total Hip & Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery. “The Spine Surgery Institute and…
Several Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) personnel were recognized Tuesday at a special awards ceremony at Lane Agri-park. Director Carl Hudgens hosted the ceremony to present letters of commendation and challenge coins to personnel that responded to and went “above and beyond the call of duty” during the February 2021 winter storm. “We had…
Murfreesboro Public Works Department employee Jeff Todd has been named STARS award recipient for February 2021. Todd’s quick action in calling 9-1-1 is credited with helping prevent the fire loss of a duplex along with personal belongings. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Todd during the City Council meeting, Thursday, March 25, 2021. STARS stands for “Succeeding…
Rutherford County Government recently awarded three employees with a $500 scholarship to continue their education. “Rutherford County wants its employees to be engaged and prepared with the tools essential to completing jobs effectively, efficiently, and professionally,” said Sonya Stephenson, HR Director. “We continue to look for ways to enhance employees’ abilities and skills and provide…
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…
Mike Moss, Smyrna Parks and Recreation Director, is pleased to announce Ed Gleason as the 2020 Kenneth “Coon” Victory Lifetime Service Award winner and Sandra Kamel as the 2020 Young Leader Award winner. Both individuals were honored at a modified Volunteer of the Year event held earlier this evening. Lyle Edwin “Ed” Gleason has been…
An expansion of the MTSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards involves the addition of a new Military Service honor. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021-22 Distinguished Alumni recognitions. The deadline to submit is Friday, March 26. The awards, which will include an overall Distinguished Alumni recipient and Young Alumni Achievement honoree, recognize…