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…
Greg Tucker, Daily News Journal, March 22, 2015 William T. Christy served several terms as a city alderman in the mid-1800s. S.B. Christy was a founder of both the First Methodist and St. Mark’s United Methodist Churches in Murfreesboro. Addie Collins Christy was instrumental in establishing the first Catholic congregation…
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…
Murfreesboro City Television, March 11, 2015
Murfreesboro City Television, March 11, 2015
Murfreesboro City Television, March 11, 2015
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…