Jonathan Fagan, the Murfreesboro Post, March 1, 2012 A new locally authored book is giving readers a chance to see historic images of Rutherford County and Murfreesboro for the first time. Proceeds from the sale of “Murfreesboro, Then & Now” will benefit Read To Succeed’s adult literacy program. The project…
Patsy Weiler, The Murfreesboro Post, February 26, 2012 Uncle Dave Macon Days, the nationally recognized music and dance festival, will honor two performers known for their love and mastery of the banjo during this year’s event, held July 13-15. Grand Ole Opry star Mike Snider will be presented the 2012…
Murfreesboro City Television, February 9, 2012
Jonathan Fagan, Murfreesboro Post, February 5, 2012 Rutherford County produced Tennessee’s first black legislator, and that fact was a complete surprise to current state Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna), who happened upon this bit of local history while touring the Stones River National Battlefield. Sparks said he became interested in the story…
WTVF’s Talk of the Town came to visit the Wedding Dresses Through the Decades exhibit at Oaklands Mansion recently.
Jonathan Fagan, The Murfreesboro Post, November 27, 2011 Rutherford County’s Historical Society has experienced extensive growth in the past few years, drawing financial security from the Lurlene Rushing Foundation and recently receiving its own permanent location as a gift from the family of C. B. Arnette. Post reporter Jonathon Fagan…
The Murfreesboro Post, November 27, 2011 The annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is slated for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday in historic downtown Murfreesboro. The tour, sponsored by Oaklands Association will feature beautiful and historic private homes, a distinctive church, and the graceful Oaklands Historic House…
The Murfreesboro Post, November 25, 2011 Residents are invited to celebrate the release of Middle Tennessee State University: A Centennial Legacy with members of the university community Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Tom Jackson Building on campus. The special reception will be held in Cantrell Hall, and professors whose…
Greg Tucker, Remembering Rutherford, Page 27 “The worst financial climate in decades,” according to federal regulators, has cause the failure of 150 U.S. banks since January 1, 2009. Others are expected, particularly among the smaller regional and local banks. None yet in Rutherford County, but rumors persist. As a result…
The Murfreesboro Post, November 13, 2011 Stones River National Battlefield Superintendent Stuart Johnson announced the new entrance to the park will open with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the gate on Thompson Lane across from the New Vision Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend…