Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal, December 11, 2016 Every Rutherford County citizen is familiar with McFadden’s Ford, a shallow Stones River crossing in Murfreesboro that was the site of a crucial Civil War battle. Yet, it is intriguing to revisit this story and seek new discovery. Jim Lewis, longtime…
Greg Tucker, the Murfreesboro Post, November 29, 2016 The presidential campaign was bitterly divisive and some were threatening to reject the outcome if their favored candidate did not prevail. Rutherford County hosted an extravagant campaign rally for the party with the “non-committed platform.” Four political parties fielded candidates in the…
Susan Harber, the Daily News Journal, November 13, 2016 The name Absalom is translated from a Hebrew origin meaning “father of peace.” Absalom Scales of Eagleville personified peaceful living and is one of my favorite early pioneers, who courageously established a real home in present-day Rutherford County that is still…
Greg Tucker, Murfreesboro Post, November 2, 2016 After a successful tour of western Canada with Rusty Elder and the White Crackers, Rutherford County native Larry Pinkerton returned to Tennessee with fellow “Cracker” Paul Hollowell. Primarily a blues guitarist, Pinkerton saw in Canada the international popularity of country music and honed his…
Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal, October 29, 2016 Nina Katherine Haynes Walkup was an extraordinary historian and my friend in Smyrna. She always had a smile and kind word for me. Just weeks before her passing, Katherine contacted me inquiring on any new historical information I had on record…
Greg Tucker, The Murfreesboro Post, October 25, 2016 Country music was never favored by this Rutherford County native, but it provided some rare opportunities for a virtuoso guitarist. “Guitarist Larry Pinkerton plays at a level way above everybody else,” says bassist Avent Lane. “I’ve worked with guitarists locally, in Nashville…
Susan Harber, ‘Smyrna Tennessee History (Facebook)’ October 16, 2016 Mary Jackson Overall (1844-1929) was a Rebel spy on a high level in Middle Tennessee. As a sleuth for the Confederate Army, she had close ties to Rutherford County scouts throughout the war; and she maintained a strong presence in Smyrna.…
Submitted by William Hastings, Cantonment, Florida, TN, September 13, 2016 My grandparents, William Clinton Hastings and Lillian Elizabeth Norris were married in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on May 3, 1908. Will, as he was called had a sister Maggie who was seven years older than he and he had a twin brother,…
Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal, August 13, 2016 Lights! Camera! Action! Today’s story centers on glamour, sophistication and the lure of Hollywood. Lascassas was home to one of the greatest character actors to grace the big screen. This performer was cast by his original name, John Pickard, and attained…
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 17, 2016 “Take what you have and make what you want” is my favorite all-time phrase for community, workplace and family. These famed words were the anthem of acclaimed principal Anderson D. Washington and can be viewed on the Hilltop Park Trail today. Smyrna…
