“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…
Murfreesboro Fleet Department employee Tommy Miller has been named the latest STARS award recipient. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Miller during the City Council meeting, Thurs. Dec. 3, 2020. STARS stands for Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence. Miller went above and beyond the call of duty in assisting a motorist whose vehicle caught fire, Sept….
A Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective earned an outstanding achievement award from the Tennessee Narcotic Officers Association Saturday. Detective R.L. “Fuzzy” Williams received the award in recognition of this “dedication and unwavering commitment in the performance of your duties as a narcotics investigator in 2020.” Williams was part of multiple international and local investigations and participated…
Katie Harris, who brings twelve years of experience to Siegel High School, was recently awarded the Richard Siegel Grant for $9,347.99 to help develop a curriculum involving robotics in the STEM pathway. Her all-encompassing curriculum provides students with both problem-based and project-based learning opportunities for hands-on critical thinking and troubleshooting experiences in the classroom. The…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford earned the award…