Lora Rodgers with AED

Christy Houston Foundation and Rutherford County government fund AEDs for emergency vehicles

ByMurfreesboro.com

Rutherford County emergency responders will provide quicker treatment for heart attack victims, thanks to a Christy-Houston Foundation grant and the county government. The Christy-Houston Foundation and Rutherford County government each funded half of the $302,288 cost to buy 147 automatic external defibrillators. AEDs will be placed in Rutherford County Sheriff’s vehicles, Rutherford County Fire-Rescue fire…

Grants Now Available

United Way of South Central Tennessee Grant Process is Open for Applications

ByMurfreesboro.com

Through the United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) grant program, partners dollars go further with strategic investments in the areas of financial stability, early childhood development, mental health and substance abuse, and healthy behaviors. Grant applications for the 2025-2026 year are now open. Proposals for a one-year grant are currently being accepted and are…

United Way Story Book Breakfast

6th Annual Storybook Breakfast Fundraiser Presented by MMC Pediatrics

ByMurfreesboro.com

Bring your child’s favorite storybook characters to life! United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) and MMC Pediatrics present the Sixth Annual Storybook Breakfast fundraising event. This year’s event will be held at Overall Creek Elementary School on Saturday, March 1st, with two sessions, starting at 8:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Families will enjoy interacting…

Rutherford Thrives

United Way of South Central Tennessee Announces $707,489 HUD Award for Rutherford County Continuum of Care

ByMurfreesboro.com

County Continuum of Care, also known as Rutherford Thrives, has been awarded $707,489 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD announced $3.6 billion in funding through a competitive process to distribute appropriated funds to Continuum of Care grant recipients. These grants are intended to support projects promoting a community-wide commitment…

Mike Goodwin

Dry Bar Comedy comes to Murfreesboro

ByMurfreesboro.com

America’s Got Talent standout to perform in Murfreesboro Dry Bar Comedian Mike Goodwin will be headlining two shows February 7 at The Walnut House in Murfreesboro benefiting The Murfreesboro Kiwanis Foundation. Goodwin, a South Carolina native, is a refreshingly funny comedian. His signature bowtie is a nod to his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves…

FOSL’s 2025 RUN TO READ FUN RUN

Friends of Smyrna Library Announce FOSL’s 2025 RUN TO READ FUN RUN

ByMurfreesboro.com

Friends of Smyrna Library (FOSL) will be having their 3rd annual Run to Read Fun Run on April 5th at the J.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park, outside of the Smyrna Public Library. The event is free and open to all ages, and will feature prizes for the most laps completed by children and adult…

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Amelia’s Closet to hold Third Annual Fashion Competition Fundraiser

ByMurfreesboro.com

Amelia’s Closet will hold its third annual fashion design competition fundraiser, Project ReStyle 2.0, on Tuesday, April 29, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Liberty’s Station, 850 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN. “We have labeled this event Project ReStyle 2.0 because we have made some exciting changes to the event format this year,” said Amelia’s Closet’s founding…

Main Street Murfreesboro Podcast

Exploring Main Street Murfreesboro: History, Culture, and Community

ByMurfreesboro.com

In this episode, we sit down with two incredible women making a big impact in our community: Sarah Callendar, Executive Director of Main Street Murfreesboro, and Alicia Stachura, Marketing Lead for the organization. 📍 Main Street Murfreesboro is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the heart of the city, bringing people together through local events, supporting…

Baby Basics

United Way of South Central Tennessee announces Baby Basics Collection Drive

ByMurfreesboro.com

United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) announces the Baby Basics Collection Drive presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford on February 19th and February 20th at Patterson Park Community Center. Baby Basics is an initiative to give parents and babies a healthy start by providing them with some essentials that every family needs. The goal is to…

Alex Belew at Liberty's Station

Liberty’s Station Kicks Off Monthly Recipe for Hope Series

ByMurfreesboro.com

Liberty’s Station is thrilled to announce the launch of its Recipe for Hope series, beginning December 4th through December 7th. This month’s featured recipe is the signature grilled cheese by none other than Chef Alex Belew, winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 21. The special Birria grilled cheese sandwich made with slow braised Mexican beef, pepper…