Local History with Truman Jones and Friends

July 21, 2017, WGNS Radio Today Truman visits with Rutherford County Historical Society volunteers Allen Gooch and Frank Caperton. 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…

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Video for Kids: Oaklands Mansion

Oaklands Mansion, July 17, 2018 A video highlighting Oaklands Mansion through the eyes of a child. Eric is with his parents as they tour Oaklands Mansion.  Along the way he is greeted by several family members from the past.  Follow along and see what happens! The video was produced by…

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Uncle Dave Macon Days Jam Session (July 13, 2017)

Murfreesboro City Television, September 6, 2017 Murfreesboro, TN – Festival musicians gather under trees and porches for these musical jam sessions. This three day festival is a family-oriented event, recognized as one of the premier traditional music & dance festivals and is selected as one of the top 20 events…

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How the Greenway got its Start

Sally Smith, MTSU Intern, Albert Gore Research Center, July 7, 2017 With the May 18th announcement of an extension of the Murfreesboro Greenway System toward Barfield Park, it is an appropriate time to reflect on the 1980 environmental statement that would contribute to the construction of Murfreesboro’s thirteen miles of Greenway.…

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How would you like to have a picnic with history?

The Daily News Journal, July 6, 2017 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mark your calendars for Oakland’s July Jamboree Summer Picnic on the grounds featuring The Knott Brothers Band, all-you-can-eat fried catfish and chicken and spirits by Prichard’s Distillery. The summer picnic-style party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 14,…

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