Utopia School, 1880’s – 1890’s

UTOPIA SCHOOL 1880’s and 1890’s was on the south side of Walnut Grove Road about 1/4 mile east of its intersection with the Midland Road. It was known as the Jim McCord or Bob Everett place. The school was a one-room building. A large cherry tree grew in front. The…

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‘Show and Tell’, March 16, 2015

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…

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Around Rutherford: Living in Leanna

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,…

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Eagleville site dates back 5,000 years

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…

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Local History with Truman Jones and Friends

March 10, 2015, WGNS Radio Truman visits with Rutherford County Historian Greg Tucker. Bart Walker and the staff of Rutherford County’s WGNS Radio (1450AM, 101.9FM) have been supporters of our local history for a long, long time. Please click the WGNS icon and enjoy former Rutherford County Truman Jones and…

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Local History with Truman Jones and Friends

March 10, 2015, WGNS Radio Today Truman visits with Rutherford County historian Greg Tucker. Bart Walker and the staff of Rutherford County’s WGNS Radio (1450AM, 101.9FM) have been supporters of our local history for a long, long time. Please click the WGNS icon and enjoy former Rutherford County Truman Jones…

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Demos’ Celebrates 25 Years

‘Regular-dressed folks’ said target market for eatery Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, March 8, 2015 MURFREESBORO — When Demos’ Restaurant opened Dec. 12, 1989, it wasn’t an instant success. “We do more customers in a day now than we did in a week then,” said Peter Demos, president of Demos’…

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Women who changed local history

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…

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Teddy Bear Tea at Sam Davis Home March 14

The Murfreesboro Post, March 1, 2015 The Sam Davis Home is now taking reservations for Teddy Bear Tea and Young Ladies Tea, set to take place March 2015. The Sam Davis Home is now taking reservations for Teddy Bear Tea and Young Ladies Tea, set to take place March 2015.…

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Local History with Truman Jones and Friends

February 26, 2015, WGNS Radio Today Truman visits with Rutherford County historian Greg Tucker. Bart Walker and the staff of Rutherford County’s WGNS Radio (1450AM, 101.9FM) have been supporters of our local history for a long, long time. Please click the WGNS icon and enjoy former Rutherford County Truman Jones…

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