Category: Churches
First United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro Celebrates 200 Years by Susan Harber
May 31, 2021 Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal I am excited to scribe a story on the earliest history of First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro based on a fantastic book by author Evelyn Hicks, whose father was a longstanding minister. She assembled this beautiful masterpiece with chapters written…
Barfield Baptist Heralds 122 Years of Active Ministry
On November 15, 2020, Barfield Baptist Church realized a dream come true, as they celebrated a new expansive building at 550 Veterans Parkway in their new sanctuary. Today we will reflect on the earliest history of this special congregation. The hub of Barfield in primitive days included a general store,…
La Vergne and Rock Hill Church of Christ were Dynamic Early Churches
May 4, 2020, Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal When I research church history, my intent is to study the very earliest material on hand. Thus, we will delve into the originations of two prominent Church of Christ congregations abiding in Rock Hill and La Vergne. Rock Hill Church of…
First United Methodist Church celebrates 200 years!
March 26, 2020, Jason Reynolds The Murfreesboro Post First United Methodist Church is celebrating its bicentennial throughout this year, with activities including tours at its original downtown sites and the Windrow Campground, where a revival once broke out in Rutherford County. “Two-hundred years is an extremely significant moment in the…
Original Church of Christ Congregations Stand Tall Today
September/October 2019, Froe Chips , by Susan Harber The Church of Christ in Rutherford County has a primitive genesis that is engaging to study. Two churches that caught my eye immersed in the authentic chronicles of an olden chapter of time include Christiana and Mars Hill Church of Christ. To…
Developers granted $6M tax deal to help fund garage for Murfreesboro church project
August 28, 2019, Daily News Journal, Scott Broden Developers obtained a $6 million property tax break agreement Wednesday to help fund a public parking garage as part of the mixed-use redevelopment of a historic downtown Murfreesboro church. “We are extremely excited about this project,” said Brian Davis, president and chief…
Medlock Baptism on the Stones River near Salem Pike
July 23, 2019, Bill Jakes From Bill Jakes: “I was given this wonderful photo by a cousin today. It was supposedly taken shortly after a family member’s funeral so it is believed to be from April of 1947. The preacher who performed these creek baptisms was Woodrow Medlock.”
Plans FINALIZED To Develop 1-Square Block Downtown
June 28, 2019, WGNS Radio (MURFREESBORO) The City of Murfreesboro finalized the closing Friday (6/28/2019) with One East College, LLC on downtown property for the area’s first mixed-use development. The development, on property known as the former First United Methodist Church location, will incorporate office, residential, retail, restaurant, and hotel…
Bradley’s Creek Baptist Church 200th Anniversary
May 19, 2019, Bradley’s Creek Baptist Church Bradley’s Creek Baptist Church has been a positive spiritual force in the Lascassas/Milton communities for 200 years!
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First United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro Celebrates 200 Years by Susan Harber
May 31, 2021 Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal I am excited to scribe a story on the earliest history of First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro based on a fantastic book by author Evelyn Hicks, whose father was a longstanding minister. She assembled this beautiful masterpiece with chapters written…
Barfield Baptist Heralds 122 Years of Active Ministry
On November 15, 2020, Barfield Baptist Church realized a dream come true, as they celebrated a new expansive building at 550 Veterans Parkway in their new sanctuary. Today we will reflect on the earliest history of this special congregation. The hub of Barfield in primitive days included a general store,…
La Vergne and Rock Hill Church of Christ were Dynamic Early Churches
May 4, 2020, Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal When I research church history, my intent is to study the very earliest material on hand. Thus, we will delve into the originations of two prominent Church of Christ congregations abiding in Rock Hill and La Vergne. Rock Hill Church of…
First United Methodist Church celebrates 200 years!
March 26, 2020, Jason Reynolds The Murfreesboro Post First United Methodist Church is celebrating its bicentennial throughout this year, with activities including tours at its original downtown sites and the Windrow Campground, where a revival once broke out in Rutherford County. “Two-hundred years is an extremely significant moment in the…
Original Church of Christ Congregations Stand Tall Today
September/October 2019, Froe Chips , by Susan Harber The Church of Christ in Rutherford County has a primitive genesis that is engaging to study. Two churches that caught my eye immersed in the authentic chronicles of an olden chapter of time include Christiana and Mars Hill Church of Christ. To…
Developers granted $6M tax deal to help fund garage for Murfreesboro church project
August 28, 2019, Daily News Journal, Scott Broden Developers obtained a $6 million property tax break agreement Wednesday to help fund a public parking garage as part of the mixed-use redevelopment of a historic downtown Murfreesboro church. “We are extremely excited about this project,” said Brian Davis, president and chief…
Medlock Baptism on the Stones River near Salem Pike
July 23, 2019, Bill Jakes From Bill Jakes: “I was given this wonderful photo by a cousin today. It was supposedly taken shortly after a family member’s funeral so it is believed to be from April of 1947. The preacher who performed these creek baptisms was Woodrow Medlock.”
Plans FINALIZED To Develop 1-Square Block Downtown
June 28, 2019, WGNS Radio (MURFREESBORO) The City of Murfreesboro finalized the closing Friday (6/28/2019) with One East College, LLC on downtown property for the area’s first mixed-use development. The development, on property known as the former First United Methodist Church location, will incorporate office, residential, retail, restaurant, and hotel…
Bradley’s Creek Baptist Church 200th Anniversary
May 19, 2019, Bradley’s Creek Baptist Church Bradley’s Creek Baptist Church has been a positive spiritual force in the Lascassas/Milton communities for 200 years!