This is really amazing! A TON of people came out to Saint Thomas Rutherford yesterday to show appreciation to the nurses and staff of the hospital for all they’re doing. Don’t worry, they stayed in their cars! One nurse captured it on video. Thanks so Stephanie Hayden for this video. She’s a nurse at the…
In an effort to help equip local hospitals and healthcare providers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Healing Hands International (HHI) donated a surplus of medical supplies this week that are currently in short supply in the greater Nashville area. Total supply donations of: 7,200+ N95 masks, 37,800+ surgical loop masks, 304,000+ nitrile gloves,…
Gyms and other fitness centers across the state have been required to completely shut down amid growing concern about the spreading of COVID 19 also known as the Coronavirus. Others across the country are following suit, but one local studio F45 Training West Murfreesboro is offering alternative ways to stay fit. “We wanted to make…
As part of a comprehensive response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Ascension Saint Thomas has evaluated our visitor policies. Our guidance addresses your safety and the safety of our associates, physicians, and community, while ensuring that we continue to deliver optimal care. Our priority is to reduce transmission and to protect people who are at higher…
UPDATE: Testing centers on the list sent out with the release below are no longer available test sites. Persons with medical concerns are urged to contact the Rutherford County Health Department at 615-898-7880 or their primary healthcare provider to be connected with appropriate resources. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Rutherford County COVID-19 testing site locations are now being…
Middle Tennessee State University students are finding they can depend on Student Health Services and the Campus Pharmacy as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 alter the higher education landscape. The pharmacy and Student Health Services, which are adjacent to one another in the Student Health, Wellness and Recreation Center on the east side of campus,…
Below is the message from MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee sent to the MTSU campus today regarding precautions being taken surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak. His message includes details about our one-week extension of Spring Break, a move toward remote classes upon student return as well as various event cancellations in line with CDC recommendations regarding…
Registration is underway for the Town of Smyrna’s Annual Top Gun Night Run 6k benefitting the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial. The 2020 Top Gun Night Run will be held Friday, May 29, 8:00 p.m., at Lee Victory Recreation Park. The 3.7 mile course includes the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport, Smyrna Municipal Golf Course, and the…
Please join us in a community-wide kickoff reception for the Safe Baby Court Program in Rutherford County. The Safe Baby Court Program connects families with a child age 0 to 3 years with the services needed to heal the family and to promote healthy child development during the most critical time in life for the…
Upon Governor Bill Lee delivering the news of the first COVID-19 case in Tennessee, Mayor Bill Ketron reached out to Rutherford County leaders, officials from other municipalities within the County, public safety agencies, local government communicators, Middle Tennessee State University, local hospital representatives, schools, and other county departments including the Department of Health to discuss…