Rutherford County Government announced Wednesday the addition of an online form created specifically for citizens in the community to ask questions or share concerns about COVID-19. “With Governor Lee extending his #StayHome Order on Monday, we felt this was a great time to roll out this new communications tool,” said Mayor Bill Ketron. “We receive…
MTSU Police officers have begun using “cruise lights” while on patrol to enhance their visibility on campus. The lights will be solid (non-flashing) blue mounted to the roof of patrol vehicles. Community members should be aware that they are not required to pull over or stop for a police vehicle displaying only “cruise lights.” Flashing…
The Rutherford County Health Department is hosting COVID-19 drive-through testing events for the community April 18, 2020. Nurses at the Rutherford County Health Department will collect nasal swabs from those who want to be tested, and test results may be available within 72 hours after the samples arrive at the lab, depending on lab volume….
All Rutherford County schools will remain closed through the end of May, but the school year is not over, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced this afternoon. During a press conference Wednesday on the state’s continued response to the COVID-19 situation, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued a recommendation for all schools to remain closed for…
From one family to another, your local neighborhood Metro Diner is adding their newest Family Value Combos that are available for pick-up and feed families of 4-6 in a variety of bundles for only $9 a person. The following four Family Value Combos include a garden salad and fresh baked cookies: Pulled Pork Sandwich Kit…
In compliance with Governor Lee’s extension of the Stay at Home mandate, the City of La Vergne is extending its modified schedule for employees. The extension will be reevaluated on a weekly basis. Budget workshops will be postponed to Tuesday, April 21, Thursday, April 23, and Monday, April 27. The workshops will be held electronically…
Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) recently shared their COVID-19 Protocols with Region 5 EMS Directors as part of a collaborative effort to streamline response to the virus around the state. “We implemented our protocols around Mid-February,” said EMS Director Carl Hudgens. “We’ve adjusted as necessary as the event progresses and so far, fortunately, we’ve…
Last week, Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron approved the purchase of three used refrigerated trailers at the recommendation of Emergency Medical Services Director/County Coroner Carl Hudgens. The County purchased the trailers (no trucks) at $7,500 each. During negotiations with the supplier, Ketron was told the company would include a large amount of food service gloves…
Today, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland renewed the Declaration of ‘State of Emergency,’ extending the City’s previous declarations and adopting Governor Bill Lee’s renewed ‘Stay at Home’ Executive Order No. 27 issued Monday, April 13 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor’s renewed Declaration is effective at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, April 14 and remains in…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought experiential learning on multiple levels to a Middle Tennessee State University Honors ecology class. One week before MTSU spring classes began in January came the first reported U.S. cases of novel coronavirus. As weeks passed, the number of individuals testing positive exploded to hundreds of thousands of cases across…