A partnership between the department of history at Middle Tennessee State University and Sports*Com, one of the City of Murfreesboro’s health and wellness sites, the Historic Selfie Scavenger Hunt is a walking/running program that combines a little mystery, a little history, and the chance to take a selfie (who could…
Nancy De Gennaro, Daily News Journal, July 24, 2015 MURFREESBORO — On Sunday, Allen Chapel AME Church will celebrate 155 years as a congregation, and News Channel 5 meteorologist Lelan Statom will serve as keynote speaker for the event. “We’re celebrating a ‘Legacy of Service’ by serving others. To have…
The Stones River National Battlefield hosted a six-gun artillery encampment the weekend of July 18 and 19. Please click on the photo below and enjoy the pics from this well-attended event.
State Representative Mike Sparks, Daily News Journal, July 19, 2015 Did you know that the first African-American Tennessee legislator was from Rutherford County? Many may not be aware of the name Sampson Keeble. In m y opinion, Keeble was a significant trailblazer who paved the way for African-Americans in politics…
Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, July 18, 2015 MURFREESBORO – Over the past few years, the Tennessee State Library and Archives has developed an interactive map for researchers to use in their explorations of the Civil War. The map has become even more detailed thanks to the efforts of Zada…
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 17, 2015 In the historical annals of Smyrna, there is no other name more prevalent for all ages than Sam Davis. He is the most admired and revered individual in the past 150 years and remains at the forefront of our local antiquity to…
The Murfreesboro Post, July 29, 2015 The City Council is set to consider a memorandum of understanding Thursday with the Bradley Academy Historical Association transferring operation and management of the historical building to city government. This story has been updated. To view the original version, please click here. The City…
Brian Wilson, Daily News Journal, July 7, 2015 “We wanted people to know this isn’t just music in July,” Oneal said. “This is music that lives on all year long.” Musicians set to perform at Uncle Dave Macon Days stopped by Hobgood to perform for the students on Monday. They…
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 5, 2015 My mother, Judith, was always a good writer, and I felt she could have made a career in this endeavor. While visiting her on a recent weekend, we filtered through some historical papers she had at hand. In the mix was an…
Dan Whittle, the Murfreesboro Post, July 5, 2015 History echoes here loud and clear — “Let ‘er go boys” — due to the Uncle Dave Macon Days that annually brings thousands of fans to the geographical and musical heart of Tennessee. Thanks to Uncle Dave, notable musical history also lives…