Michelle WillardDaily News Journal, [email protected] MURFREESBORO – After the destruction of the old First Presbyterian Church on Vine Street in Murfreesboro, many legends grew up around its remains. Legends say the church was the birthplace of the Democratic Party, it was used as a hospital and Union encampment during the…
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, August 30, 2015 Dr. James Brickell Murfree was a brilliant physician, as well as a highly respected Murfreesboro mayor for two terms in 1874 and 1875. He left an enduring legacy of professionalism and strong medical advancement in our county. James was born on September…
John A. Tures, Huffington Post, Political science professor, LaGrange College in Georgia Think that if he were alive today, General Nathan Bedford Forrest would embrace Dylann Roof, the alleged killer of nine blacks in a Charleston Church who hoped to start a race war? Think again. In fact, toward the end of his…
August 25, 2015, WGNS Radio Today Truman visits with Rutherford County historian Greg Tucker and Ralph Puckett. 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…
www.WGNSRadio.com, August 21, 2015 Earlier this month, Marty Luffman was named official Smyrna historian during a ceremony attended by Governor Bill Haslam, Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed, Councilwoman Lori North, County Commissioner Joe Gourley, along with several other local officials and guests. In addition, Mr. Luffman was presented with an…
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, August 16, 2015 Chesley Williams, “Father of Eagleville,” stands as a prominent pioneer in the history of this special town. His Old English name is derived from the term “woodland” that is so befitting to a man, who thoroughly loved nature and thickly wooded frontier…
August 11, 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…
Connie Esh and John Butwell, Murfreesboro Post Think way back in history, back when the song “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” became a big popular hit. But that’s too recent – 1908. There were already professional baseball players by then. They wore gloves. There were balls and strikes. They…
It is with great sadness and joy that we inform you that Nollie Jenne passed away suddenly, August 4. Nollie Jenne was a long time member of the RCHS. We ask that you please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. (from www.woodfinchapel.com) Nollie Helen Jenne died on Tuesday,…
Murfreesboro Post, August 5, 2015 For the fourth year, Family Staffing Solutions, Inc. honored Rutherford County residents age 100 and older as members of the “Century Club of Rutherford County.” Kathy Bennett and Karen McWhorter from the Murfreesboro Family Staffing Solutions office visited each centenarian and presented each of them…