The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2021 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the utility’s service area. This marks the third consecutive year MTE has earned this recognition. “I am proud Team MTE has once again received this honor,” said MTE…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is pleased to recognize its 2020 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership. Dr. Pam Singer has been named Physician of the Year, Dr. Vlada Melekhin received the Clinical Excellence Award, and Dr. Joseph Little was honored with the Olin Williams Distinguished Service Award. Physician of the Year honoree Dr….
Murfreesboro Water Resources employees Adam Todd and Cody Bell have been named STARS award recipients for December 2020. The STARS award comes after they gave roadside assistance to a woman who became stranded on the roadway after she ran out of gas. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Todd and Bell during the Jan. 21, 2021, meeting…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Patrol Cpl. William Travis earned the Middle Tennessee Law Enforcement Network Deputy of the Year award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh presented the award to Travis Wednesday. Travis arrested 45 drivers for DUI during 2020, said Sgt. Nick Coble, who nominated him. “Cpl. Travis has not only performed…
“Superman! I want to take a moment to congratulate my son-in-law, David Matikke, who was named Teacher of the Year at Rockvale High School in Rutherford Co/Murfreesboro. A Godly man making a difference in young lives. Way to go David! I am proud of you!” – Bill Cochran
“It is my pleasure to announce that Mr. David Picklesimer has been chosen as Siegel High Stars Teacher of the Year. He is loved and missed by everyone at Siegel High School.” – Larry Creasy, Siegel High School Principal
The City of Murfreesboro is proud to announce that City of Murfreesboro Codes Inspector Trey Axum was recently awarded the “Code Official of the Year” for the Middle Tennessee area by the Middle Tennessee Codes Officials Association. Robert Holtz, president of the Middle Tennessee Codes Officials Association (MTCOA), presented Axum with his plaque during a…
The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) announced the recipients of its 2020 Local Government Awards, which honors excellence in public service across Middle Tennessee. The Town of Smyrna was recognized for excellence in Economic Development and Recreation and Youth Engagement. The Regional Council, which is composed of 65 mayors and executives, two members of the…
Siegel High School Social Media and Analytics teacher Tristan Brown has secured the Hootsuite Student Program at Siegel by networking with the CEO of Hootsuite. This program, typically reserved for higher education, is a way for Siegel high schoolers to attain the Tennessee state approved certifications for Marketing at no cost to the student or…
Middle Tennessee State University is again seeking nominations from the community for the “unsung heroes” honored annually as part of its Black History Month observance, though the 2021 event will be held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. The 25th annual Unity Luncheon will instead be a virtual “Unity Celebration” as MTSU continues following health…