The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces its inaugural three-day giving campaign, called GIVE UNITED, taking place on September 27, 28 and 29. UWRCC aims to raise $200,000 during the Give United campaign to face the biggest challenges in Rutherford and Cannon counties around childhood development, financial stability, mental health, substance abuse,…
The wait is over! Liberty’s Station will begin its “soft opening” Thursday, September 15th from 11am-1pm. Liberty’s Station will be open for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays moving forward with Saturdays coming soon. Location: 850 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Liberty’s Station is a progressive workforce pipeline where 90% of the employees have intellectual…
Main Street Murfreesboro is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to downtown Murfreesboro starting in 2023. Supported by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a social impact funder at the intersection of music and public spaces, Main Street Murfreesboro hopes to qualify as one of the Top 20 finalists in…
The 5th annual Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is set for Sunday, Sept. 18 at Oaklands Mansion. This farm-to-table fundraising dinner, featuring items sourced from local farms, will be transformed into a culinary adventure by local chefs. The evening will start at 4:30 p.m. with signature cocktails featuring Uncle Nearest Premium…
Amelia’s Closet has announced its first fashion show fundraiser, Project ReStyle, to be held Thursday, October 13, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Liberty’s Station, 850 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN. Demetria Kalodimos will be the emcee for this incredible event. “We are excited to present this unique event combining a restyling competition and a fashion show,”…
Alive is pleased to announce it has received a $50,000 grant from the West End Home Foundation (WEHF) to support its Henry Hooker Alive Connect telehospice program. Alive was one of 30 nonprofit and governmental agencies that received grants ranging from $10,000 to $400,000. “We are thrilled to be a recipient of this grant, allowing…
The annual Clue Party fundraiser is returning for its fourth consecutive year on October 22, 2022. The Clue Party transforms the beloved board game into a live-action whodunnit. Historic Oaklands Mansion sets the scene as local community members portray the classic characters. Guests are invited to interview characters, search for clues, and explore the Mansion…
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces the 2022-2023 Catalyst Program participants presented by Integrity Eyecare. Program participants were selected based on their interest in community involvement and will begin the nine-month program on Thursday, September 15th. The Catalyst program’s goal is to train volunteers to serve in nonprofit leadership roles, such as…
Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will soon be hosting their annual golf tournament to benefit the Rutherford County house. On Friday, September 23rd, the nonprofit will host their tournament at the Indian Hills Golf Course. The event, a four-person scramble, will include lunch and will have several…
“Please join the Cannon County Child Advocacy Center in welcoming our new Community Education Coordinator, Presley Hosford,” announced Cannon County Coordinator Amanda Hammond. Hosford, a recent graduate of Middle Tennessee State University’s Child Development and Family Studies program, is a familiar face around the Child Advocacy Center. She interned for two semesters and discovered her…