Asher Sullivan loved and collected stuffed animals from national parks and other places he visited with his family. “He always wanted a stuffed animal from every gift store,” remembered his mother, Kaycee. Asher, 10, suffered injuries in a tragic accident May 8 and was hospitalized until his death May 18. During that time, his friends…
Jennie Griffin learned about Hurricane Helene devastation on East Tennessee residents from her son, Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler Griffin who is helping with recovery efforts. Jennie Griffin, who is an instructional coach at Rockvale Elementary School, felt compelled to act. “I felt our community and school could do something to partner with THP to…
Amazon’s Fulfillment Center on Joe B. Jackson Parkway donated handgun cleaning supplies to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. First responders from Amazon’s fulfillment centers in Middle Tennessee delivered the products to the Sheriff’s Office Tuesday. The items included solvents, gun oil, rust protection aerosol, lubricating oil, cleaner and lube and gun scrubber. Sheriff’s firearms instructors…
On April 30th, Rutherford’s County chapter of 100 Women Who Care presented The Sweet Addiction with $5805 as their 2nd Q recipient for 2024. Missy Lay shared,” My business, Wild Goose Chase Events, has planned an event to help them raise funds for their mission. We have also used them for catering for other events….
The Christy-Houston Foundation’s recent awarding of a $195,000 grant to Journeys in Community Living (JICL) will help the nonprofit agency continue to provide transportation to adults with disabilities in Rutherford County. Thanks to the foundation grant, the agency that supports and provides services to adults with disabilities purchased eight new vehicles, including two wheelchair-accessible vans….
Adventures in Agriculture will be April 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro. The Lane Agri-Park is located at 315 John Rice Boulevard, just past Sam’s Club and Tractor Supply. Our goal is to educate the community about local agriculture. Farmers will be there to share their knowledge of…
The Kimberly Family Foundation is proud to announce a record $41,227.59 raised at its New Year’s Eve Charity Casino Gala, held December 31, 2023, at the Stones River Country Club. The event was made possible through the generous support of numerous community partners and John Jones Real Estate, a locally owned brokerage providing unparalleled service,…
“Thank You to the Hearty Hog’s Veterans BBQ Camp” – Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office The Hearty Hog’s Veterans BBQ Camp gifted three veterans a new BBQ smoker and accessories for Christmas. One of those veterans is Deputy Richard Tidwell of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Tidwell, who served in the Army National Guard, is…
Rutherford County high school students will gain an enhanced driver’s education program using simulators thanks to a generous donation by StateFarm in conjunction with the Business Education Partnership Foundation. Using a $58,000 donation, Rutherford County Schools will provide drivers education “Virtual Reality Systems” at all high schools. High school students are eager to obtain their…
St. Mark United Methodist Church for donated stuffed animals for children that MPD officers come in contact with who need comforting. St. Mark Minister of Adult Discipleship Marsha Touchton says Bible School has been about heroes and the spirit of giving.