The Nashville Predators Foundation awarded a $2,750 grant to the Child Advocacy Center as part of its 2019 record-breaking donation of $675,962 to 145 area non-profit organizations. Established in 1998, the Nashville Predators Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to local youth-oriented non-profit organizations in Middle Tennessee that help meet the educational, social, health,…
Sheriff’s Deputy Lydia Saunders is alive today because of the generosity of five strangers. Five pints of blood saved Saunders’ life when she suffered a medical emergency in 2015. “Without the people who gave blood, I would not be here,” Saunders said. Her first-hand experience led Saunders to encourage fellow employees at the Rutherford County…
Friday March 8th, Invisible Fence Brand of Middle TN came to Rutherford County Fire Rescue, to donate 10 bags of pet sized oxygen masks and supplies to be placed on rescue vehicles. Invisible Fence Brand is a company specializing in electronic pet containment; their Project Breathe Program helps First Responders provide critical care to beloved…
The Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County, Inc. is proud to be selected as a recipient of a 2018 Nashville Predators Foundation grant. The Foundation set a new record by distributing 149 grants with the Child Advocacy Center being one of several Rutherford County organizations to receive funding. In the midst of the Stanley Cup…
While some students decide where they’ll be headed for summer vacation, others are figuring out where their next meal will be coming from. Thanks to MTSU’s Fraternity and Sorority Life, MTSU’s Student Food Pantry will soon be stocked with more than 3,000 items of canned food and other nonperishable goods for the summer. Current students…
Two Goodwill employees who faced serious challenges getting to work can now make their commutes with the turn of a key. Theresa Banks of Nashville and Carolyn Smith of Jackson each received a donated vehicle through Goodwill’s Wheels-to- Work program, which helps employees and clients of Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee who need reliable transportation…
A company soliciting donations for police may have its sights set on La Vergne. One resident contacted the police department saying the National Police Support Fund contacted her and asked for donations that would then be delivered to the La Vergne Police Department. Police Chief Mike Walker says the La Vergne Police Department is in…
Thank you to all who helped participate in the “Get Warm” campaign and helped to keep a lot of the homeless people of Middle, TN warm this winter.
A seven-figure financial gift from local real estate developer John Floyd promises to boost the professional prospects of students preparing to graduate from MTSU. Floyd has pledged $1 million to help launch the Center for Student Coaching and Success (CSCS) at MTSU, which was officially opened during a Tuesday, Feb. 21, ribbon-cutting ceremony at its…