Stones River National Battlefield is announcing additional modifications to operations to support the Governor of Tennessee’s Executive Order 23. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service wide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19…
Middle Tennessee State University is supporting students who need technology assistance as the university finishes the semester with remote courses as a coronavirus outbreak precaution. Like many other schools in the state, the COVID-19 crisis prompted MTSU to move most of its usual on-ground campus classes to a new remote delivery of instruction. But as…
When Middle Tennessee State University leadership decided to finish the Spring semester with remote learning, many faculty members worked long hours to ensure their students could stay on course despite unique circumstances. One especially challenging circumstance arose in MTSU’s Department of Military Science and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center. Three…
Together, the law enforcement agencies of Rutherford and Cannon Counties are dedicated to the safety of our citizens. Our goal during this declared state of emergency is to ensure the welfare of everyone living in this jurisdiction. Based on what is known about the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the best ways to accomplish this goal…
The owners of Cabinet Empire in Murfreesboro shared with us their story of what their business is going through during COVID-19. And don’t worry, we are practicing social distancing and staying home. These videos were filmed previously.
We spoke with several local businesses about how the corona virus has impacted them directly. Here’s the story from Bar Louie in The Avenue. And don’t worry, we are practicing social distancing and staying home. These videos were filmed previously.
Rutherford County Solid Waste Department announced Thursday, April 2 that bulk items will be limited to one item per household. The department has also stopped accepting building materials until further notice. These changes are the result of an increase in bulk items being taken to the centers since various “safer at home” orders have gone…
Middle Tennessee State University and Rutherford County Schools jointly announced Friday that high school graduation ceremonies set for May in MTSU’s Murphy Center will be rescheduled later this summer — if public health guidelines permit — due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and Rutherford County Director of Schools…
Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) has implemented new sanitization protocols in an effort to protect their employees and patients from COVID-19. “We want to make sure that our patients that truly need us do not hesitate to call us for assistance for fear of the current COVID-19 pandemic,” said Supervisor of Education and Training…
The Rutherford County Mayors formed a task force that led to the activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to respond to the COVID-19 virus. To learn more about the benefits of the EOC, here is a video from Public Safety Director Chris Clark.