Rutherford County Historian Greg Tucker gives a brief ‘history lesson’ each month at the Murfreesboro (Tennessee) City Council meeting. Want to learn about Murfreesboro’s Old City Cemetery? Click the pic below and enjoy the minute video.
The Rutherford Reader (www.RutherfordReader.com), June 17, 2017 On Saturday, May 27, 2017, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Captain William Lytle Chapter of Murfreesboro, TN, gathered to memorialize and honor the life and military service of Revolutionary War Patriot, Captain William Lytle, at the Lytle Cemetery located…
Frank Caperton, President RCHS, June 4, 2017 The dedicated volunteers of Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 33 conducted a small service honoring the war dead of the South Sunday afternoon at Murfreesboro’s Evergreen Cemetery. Most do not realize several ‘holidays’ are recognized by the government of Tennessee in addition to…
July 4, 1976, Jim Leonhirth, The Daily News Journal Intermittent showers yesterday did not keep thousands of citizens from turning out for the Bicentennial parade and other July 4 activities in Murfreesboro. Hundreds of cars lined the parade route in expectation of inclement weather, but the rains held back until…
Frank Caperton, President of the Rutherford County Historical Society, May 15, 2017 The Rutherford County Historical Society accepted an invitation to tour MTSU’s Gore Center Monday, May 15. Dr. Louis Kyriakoudes, director of the Albert Gore Research Center, was a most most gracious host sharing how MTSU retired professor Dr. David Grubbs…
Cynthia Jones, VIP Murfreesboro Magazine, May, 2017 Bradley Academy hosted the annual Willie McGowan Banquet honoring those who have made a positive impact in Rutherford County. The father of Bradley Academy Historical Association, Mr. Willie McGowan, fought to preserve the old Bradley Academy Structure. The building now host artists such…
Saturday, May 6, 2017, marked the second annual ‘Decoration Day’ at the Stones River National Battlefield. Approximately 75 people of different races and walks of life participated the 2017 Decoration Day at the Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church as well as the Stones River National Battlefield. Decoration Day began on May…
City of Murfreesboro, April 17, 2017 The oldest flying 1937 American Airlines DC-3, called Flagship Detroit, stopped off at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport for a visit. This style of plane revolutionized airliners.
Murfreesboro City Television, March 30, 2017 Check out the WWI Display now at Linebaugh Public Library on the second floor in the reading room. The display will be up throughout the month of April.
The RCHS hosted still another successful and fun evening at Murfreesboro’s historic Carriage Lane Inn and Reception House Monday, March 20, 2017. This year’s attendance totaled 55 local history enthusiasts!