For the first time, MTSU’s Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center will hold a virtual Graduating Veterans Stole Ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, and can viewed on MTSU’s or the Daniels Center’s Facebook page. More than 90 student veterans will…
Hattie Jane’s Creamery will be reopening its locations in Murfreesboro and Columbia, Tenn. on Wednesday, April 29 in response to Governor Lee’s decision allowing Tennessee restaurants to welcome back dine-in customers. Both storefronts will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8…
In response to Gov. Bill Lee’s April 27 reopening of restaurants and April 29 reopening of retail stores, Mayor Shane McFarland Monday (April 28) provided local guidance and best practices for Murfreesboro businesses to open responsibly by keeping employees and customers safe. The City of Murfreesboro “Reopening Guide” is intended to provide best practices for…
Craving some uplifting news? Scroll through the roundup below to learn how Middle Tennesseans of all backgrounds are spreading positivity during this pandemic. Amy Lee, an art teacher at Nashville’s St. Edwards School, is continuing to engage with her students virtually. As part of one recent homework assignment, Amy encouraged students to design cards for…
As shelter in place continues to be the norm and schools remain closed across the country, Comcast announced today it will extend its commitments for Xfinity customers through June 30 to help ensure students can finish out the school year from home and remain connected to the internet during the COVID-19 crisis. Originally announced on…
United Communications, Middle Tennessee’s leading provider of fiber and fixed wireless internet services, and Middle Tennessee Electric, the state’s largest electric cooperative, today announced they will earmark $25,000 to a Community Relief fund specifically targeting families and businesses in their serviceable area of Middle Tennessee that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The announcement was…
Following Governor Lee’s announcement to reopen the economy, most A. Marshall Hospitality restaurants will be opening their doors to dine-in customers beginning Monday, April 27. After many uncertainties facing the hospitality and restaurant industry, the ability to reopen is a very positive and motivating step to new normalcy in our community. During this first phase…
The Town of Smyrna is prepared to resume modified operations in accordance with Governor Bill Lee’s Tennessee Pledge. Smyrna Golf Course and Smyrna Parks will resume modified services on Friday, May 1, 2020. “Personnel have worked diligently to create protocol and procedures that safeguard both our employees and the public,” explained Town Manager Brian D….
The Rutherford County Mayors’ Caucus (RCMC) met Friday after the release of Governor Bill Lee’s guidelines for “reopening Tennessee responsibility,” also known as the “Tennessee Pledge,” to discuss how it will impact the citizens of Rutherford County. Governor Lee announced Thursday afternoon that restaurants will open Monday, April 27, operating at 50 percent of seating…
The Rutherford County Mayor’s Caucus (RCMC) met Wednesday to discuss jointly the plans to modify business operations in the county and each jurisdiction amid the April 30th expiration of Governor Lee’s Stay-At-Home Order. Governor Lee said Monday that he will not renew the order. Thursday afternoon, Governor Lee announced that restaurants will open Monday, April…