Brian Wilson, Daily News Journal, March 30, 2015 (Please click here to visit the Society’s page regarding Old Jefferson and Jefferson Springs) SMYRNA — Old Jefferson, the first county seat in Rutherford County and literally taken off the map 50 years ago, is the subject of a Rutherford County Archives…
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, March 29, 2015 James Daniel Richardson, a distinguished Democratic congressman from Tennessee, was born on March 10, 1843 in Rutherford County to Dr. James Watkins and Augusta Starnes Richardson. His grandfather, John, arrived to Old Jefferson in 1815 from Virginia. James Daniel’s maternal ancestors arrived…
Will Borthick, Daily News journal, March 25, 2015 MURFREESBORO — Perfect spring weather and a crowd of more than 300 people were on hand for a historic afternoon at MTSU Tuesday. The first two statues on the school’s campus were unveiled prior to the Blue Raiders’ baseball game against defending…
The Rutherford County Historical Society hosted this year’s annual ‘Show and Tell’ at the Carriage Lane Bed & Breakfast, located at 337 East Burton Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. More than three-dozen attendees were entertained with items and stories ranging from a football helmet from the legendary 1938 Central High football team…
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, March 15, 2015 Elmwood, also known as “Rose Hill,” is a Greek Revival treasure built in 1815 and retains standing dominance of five family generations working the land. The Hord farm, with nine existing acres, on Old Nashville Highway was designated on the National Register…
Brian Wilson, The Daily News Journal, March 15, 2015 LEANNA – Few people will argue about about the size of Leanna. But where this tiny community northwest of Murfreesboro actually lies is another question entirely. “We’re not even sure where Leanna stops and starts, to be honest,” said Will Jordan,…
Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, March 13, 2015 MURFREESBORO — Before the ancient Britons built Stonehenge and writing was first introduced in the Middle East, a small group of Native Americans had established a temporary camp in Eagleville. The remains of that camp were uncovered last summer by MTSU professor…
Daily News Journal, Nancy De Gennaro, March 6, 2015 Many of the historical sites traditionally associated with men have strong ties to women, too, van Zelm said. Three key areas are typically associated with women in Rutherford County: education, preservation and community service, she said. Preservation “The Rutherford County Courthouse…
Murfreesboro City Television, March 2, 2015 Host John Hood visits Oaklands to find out more about its rich history as well as tour the “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” exhibit.
Daily News Journal, Susan Harber, March 1, 2015 Cherry Shade personifies an era of both grandeur and personal suffering. The stately home on 308 acres was built in 1833 by John Hill with a land grant from his father, Thomas Hill. John’s grandfather Green Hill of North Carolina was a…